LLM Jobs, Scope, Salary in India 2024

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The LLM course is well structured for students to acquire various employment opportunities in business, corporate law, trade law, and other legal system domains. There has always been considerable demand for specialized lawyers across various sectors who have an in-depth understanding of the case. LLM syllabus and subjects is structured in a way that students gain appropriate knowledge to obtain potential career opportunities in various sectors such as the High court of India, Indian Railways, Government Construction Projects, etc.

Career Prospects and Job Scope for LLM

LLM Jobs in India are considerably broader and more diverse. Graduates enjoy the luxury of applying for jobs in numerous sectors that are aligned with their area of specialization. The average salary package for LLM graduates ranges from INR 8 - 20 LPA based on the job role and sector of work. LLM graduates can even venture into freelance legal practice apart from corporate tie-ups and take up pro-bono.

Some of the LLM jobs for freshers include:

Corporate Lawyer
Pro-Bono Lawyer
International Lawyer
Family Lawyer
Trade Commission Lawyer

Jobs after LLM graduates with experience:

Chief Justice
Trade Commission Head
Bar Council Executive
Senior Advocate

Areas of Recruitment for LLM

LLM provides opportunities in both the private and government sectors. Some of the industries to look out for are listed below. The areas of recruitment providing LLM jobs are:

Business and Trade Union
International Relations
Public Service
Real Estate and Intellectual Property
Multinational companies
Government Projects
High Court
District Court
Magistrate

LLM Freshers Jobs

If you are a candidate who pursued an LLM from any of the top 21 National Law Universities in India. Then you have the chance to secure really good college placemats and High packages. Even if a candidate pursues LLM from any other college they still can get a respectful job. Some of the jobs are listed below:

Corporate Lawyer
Sub Magistrate
Criminal Lawyer
Legal Officer
Subdivision Magistrate
District Munsiff
Bank Advisor
Executive Officer
Legal Defense Officers

LLM Corporate Law Jobs

Corporate law is the body of rules, laws, and regulations along with practices that govern the formation and operations of various corporations. The experts in commercial law are known as Corporate Lawyers.

There are a lot of jobs that are available in the LLM Corporate LAW sector as it is growing massively. One can expect a salary of around INR 7LPA to INR 22 LPA. Some of the available jobs are:

Legal Advisor
Legal Support Officer
Legal Counsel
Legal Manager
Corporate Legal Manager
Associate Attorney in a Legal Firm
Associate Attorney in a Legal Firm

Salary Packages for LLM

LLM degree salary differs based on one's experience, research topics, area of specialization, etc. The pay scale for LLM jobs ranges from INR 8 - 20 LPA.

Designation	Salary
Highest Salary	INR 10 LPA
Average Salary	INR 5 LPA
Lowest Salary	INR 3.5 LPA

Some of the critical factors associated with annual pay are job designation, job sector and experience. Below listed are the average LLM degree salary:

Designation	Salary
Corporate Lawyer	INR 10 LPA
Taxation Lawyer	INR 9 LPA
Contracts Negotiation Lawyer	INR 11 LPA
Court Magistrate	INR 14 LPA
Legal Acquisitions	INR 8 LPA

Source: Payscale

Government Jobs for LLM Aspirants

The average LLM salary in India is INR 8 - 15 LPA. Some of the popular government jobs for LLM graduates include:

Top Government Hiring Companies	Job Designation	Salary
District Governing Body	Magistrate, Advocate	INR 10 LPA
High Court	Assistant Justice, Pro-Bono Advocate	INR 8 LPA
Supreme Court	Justice Bench, Senior Advocate, Corporate Lawyer	INR 14 LPA
Bar Council of India	Legal Committee Member	INR 12 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Other government LLM jobs are:

Finance Lawyer
Administration Lawyer
Healthcare Lawyer
Family welfare Lawyer
Home affairs Advocate
Property and Taxation Consultant
Trade Lawyer
International Affairs Advocate
Legal Consultant

Private Jobs for LLM Graduates

LLM graduates have a plethora of job scopes in the private sector. Some of the popular job designations include:

Top Private Hiring Companies	Job Profiles	Salary
MAERSK	Trade and Affairs Lawyer	INR 8 LPA
IBM	Corporate Lawyer	INR 10 LPA
Star Network	Senior Consultant, Media Rights Lawyer	INR 10 LPA
Morgan Stanley	Banking and Finance Lawyer	INR 18 LPA
L&L Partners	Advocate	INR 14 LPA
Ernest and Young	Taxation Lawyer	INR 15 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Some other jobs for LLM freshers in this sector are:

Banking Sector
Family and Welfare Center
Healthcare Centers
International Import/ Export Companies
Logistics
Manufacturing
International Relations

Specialisation Wise Salary

Given below is the average salary that the students can expect to earn based on their specialisation in LLM:

Specialisation	Salary
LLM in International Law	INR 5 LPA
LLM in Criminal Law	INR 3.5 LPA
LLM in Corporate Law	INR 4 LPA

Job Opportunities Abroad For LLM

LLM scopes are high overseas that offer a window for international career development. The primary job sectors of recruitment include international law, criminal law, taxation law, corporate law, media law, administrative law and much more.

Top Companies For LLM

Check the list below for the top international companies for LLM graduates :

Robert Bosch
External Affairs Ministry
Morgan Stanley
KPMG
Price water Cooperhouse
MAERSK

Best Countries For LLM

Below is the list of top countries offering job opportunities to LLM graduates:

USA
Canada
Spain
Australia
UK
Netherlands
Japan

Various Career Designations Abroad For LLM Graduate

Here is the list of multiple job roles that are offered for LLM graduates abroad:

Corporate Lawyer
Business Affairs Lawyer
Internal Disputes Lawyer
Taxation Lawyer
Family Legal Consultant
Criminal Lawyer
Trade Lawyer
International Affairs Consultant

Best LLM Graduates

The legal system and jurisdiction are the main aspects of any democratic system. There should be a governing principle for every sector that provides rights and prohibits some. People can understand the importance of the legal system by taking into account various democratic countries. LLM graduates' efforts in ensuring proper maintenance of the legal system in diverse sectors are often not lauded and celebrated. Some of the famous LLM graduates who bore the weight of the legal system are: