MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY MUMBAI

LL.M.(EXECUTIVE)
PROGRAMME
2022-23
 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra National

Law University Act VI of 2014 is one of the premier National Law Universities in India. The

Act envisaged to establish National Law University in Maharashtra to impart advanced legal

education and promote society oriented research in legal studies for the advancement of

societal life of the people in the country. The prime goal of the University is to disseminate

advanced legal knowledge and processes of law amongst the students and impart to them

the skills of advocacy, legal services, and law reforms and make them aware and capable

of utilising these instruments for social transformation and development.

MNLU Mumbai believes in the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution viz. Justice, Liberty,

Equality, Fraternity, Secularism, Humanism etc. and makes all out efforts to inculcate them in

its students, staff, and others to make this institution not only center of legal knowledge but

also an inclusive center of humanity.

The University offers BA.,LL.B.(Hons.) & B.B. A., LL.B.(Hons.) five years integrated program and

one year LL.M. program in Corporate and Commercial Laws, Constitutional & Administrative

Law, Maritime Law, LL.M. (Investment and Securities Laws) in association with National

Institute of Security Management(NISM), M.A. in Mediation, Ph.D. Programme, PG Diplomas

and is planning to add more programme from new academic year. The course structure and

curriculum of the University are framed by a team of dedicated and committed teachers

with guidance and from industry experts and academicians.

Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Judge Supreme Court of India is the Chancellor of the

University who not only guides but also inspires the institution with his novel ideas and rich

experience in law field. Prof.(Dr.) Dilip Ukey, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the University an

eminent scholar in the field of law and is guiding and leading the University to achieve

newer heights. Prof.(Dr.) Anil G. Variath serving as Registrar of the University with his three

decades experience in the legal profession and dynamic vision coupled with excellent

administrative skills is enabling university to make newer strides in the field of legal

education
 FROM THE DESK OF THE
VICE CHANCELLOR

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai as one of the Premier Law Institutions in India

requires no introduction today as it has already made its own space in the field of legal

education. The University established in the year 2014 by the Government of Maharashtra

with the objective of imparting specialised and systematic instruction, training and research

in law has grown as one the premier institutions of excellence in legal education located in

the economic capital of India MNLU Mumbai has developed an exemplary professional and

academic environment compatible with any other institution in the world.

The University offers B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) five years integrated program and one-year LL.M.

program in Constitutional Law, Criminal laws, Corporate and Commercial Laws and Maritime

law. From the Academic Year 2020, the University has also introduced M.A in Mediation to

acquaint students with the modern processes of Law. Cognizant of this changing paradigm

of learning MNLU Mumbai has signed MoUs with some leading Universities and premier

Institutions in India and abroad for a more sustained and engaged exchanges of ideas

related to law and allied subjects and society in modern times. Pursuant to the signing of

MoU with National Institute of Security Management, a unit of SEBI; the University has

introduced a novel LL.M. programme in Investment and Security Laws from the academic

year 2020-21. MNLU Mumbai is also introducing various new degrees and P.G. Diploma

Programmes to broaden the academic and placement horizons for the students.

The LL.M. (Executive) programme is an attempt to spread out the quality legal education to

those who could not pursue their higher education owing to professional commitments. The

University had launched LL.M (Professional) Programme in 2019. I am happy to say that the

programme was a big success and we were inundated with positive response from the

professionals. Now we have launched LL.M. (Executive) Programme and I wish coordinators

of the programme all success in their endeavor to conduct the Programme. .

Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey

Vice Chancellor
 MESSAGE FROM THE
REGISTRAR

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai is one of the Premier Law Institutions in India.

The University has been established in the year 2014 under the Maharashtra NationalLaw

University Act (Maharashtra Act VI of 2014). The University disseminates advanced legal

knowledge under the able guidance and mentorship of the University’s Chancellor, Hon. Mr.

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Hon’bleJudge, Supreme Court of India, and under the able

leadership of its Hon. Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey. Located in the pristine region of

Mumbai, its surroundings contribute to making MNLU Mumbai such an exemplary academic

environment and a hub for the wide placement opportunities.

The University has spread its wings to varied field of knowledge by introducing novel courses

as well as by associating with different institutions of excellence; the details of which have

been spelt out by our Hon’ble Vice Chancellor. MNLU Mumbai has always focused on

imparting quality education since its inception which makes our students stand out among

their peer. With advanced curriculum integrated with theoretical and practical aspects of

legal profession coupled with the dedication of the students and commitment of the

faculties, our students have inculcated enhanced skills and strength to meet the challenges

of Contemporary Legal profession.

There are many people who could not complete higher education in Law due to various

reasons. It’s a matter of great pleasure for us conduct an Executive Post Graduate

programme to cater the needs of such working professionals. It is my privilege to wish the

Post Graduate Department and the Coordinators of the programme all success and to

extend a warm welcome to the prospective students.

Prof. (Dr.) Anil G Variath

Registrar I/c.
 ABOUT THE
PROGRAMME

MNLU Mumbai has floated LL.M. (Executive) a one

year program and invites application for

admission. LL.M. (Executive) Programme is unique

MODE OF CONDUCT
and tailored to meet the needs and expectations

law professionals who want to upgrade their

knowledge but for personal or professional

The LL.M. (Executive) Programme will be
reasons, are unable to take a regiourus regular
conducted through a classroom teaching.
residential LL.M. program. Programme and
Classes will be conducted only on, Saturdays,
Courses are devised to benefit and advance
Sundays, Public Holidays or Weekday
careers of law professionals.
evenings.

The aim is to (a) impart Specialized Legal

Training in functioning of law, compliances,

Practices, Procedures etc. (b) provide

students with multidisciplinary exposures to

various laws of relevance contemporary. The

lectures shall be delivered by experts,

experienced and renowned practitioners,

judges, academicians, professionals. The

Programme is helpful to those preparing for

competitive exams like JMFC, Public Service

Commission’s etc. This degree may be ELIGIBILITY

considered for the purposes of internal 1. An LL.B Degree (3 years or 5 years) or an

growth by respective organizations as per equivalent examination with a minimum of

their internal policies. Besides providing Fifty percent (50%) of marks or its equivalent

prospect for Continuing Legal Education the grade in case of candidates belonging to

programme shall also give an opportunity to General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories

build a network of legal fraternity. Students of and Forty-Five percent (45%) of marks or its

the programme shall be benefitted with equivalent grade in case of candidates

University's Library which is full of rich Online belonging to SC/ST categories.

and Offline content. 2. Candidates appearing in the qualifying

examination in April/May 2022 are also

TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS eligible to apply.

The total numbers of seats are 50. 3. No upper age limit is prescribed for

However, the University reserves the right to appearing in Entrance Exam 2022.

alter the number of seats for the 4. One who has been in service or had

programme in a given academic year professional experience will be eligible to

without prior notice. enroll for the said programme.

Note: (Reservation: As per Maharashtra 5. Candidate shall have to pass Entrance Exam

scheduled in July 2022. Date of exam shall

Government Rules.)
be released in June.
 ADMISSION CRITERIA
Candidates for admission will be selected on the basis of Entrance Test conducted by MNLU Mumbai

scheduled in July 2022. The merit cut-off list will accordingly be prepared for admission. Reservation is as

per Maharashtra Government Rules.

NOTE: LL. M. (Executive) SHALL as of now qualify a candidate to provide

eligibility for NET/SET Exams.

COURSE OUTLINE
The LL.M. (Exe) Curriculum will have the following components:

The Compulsory Courses consisting of the 3 Papers and Dissertation. Elective Courses consist of 6 papers.

CREDITS

The Programme will be of Twenty-Four (24) Credits comprising of:

Four mandatory papers of (3) credits & each Six Elective papers of (2) credits each.

DURATION
The programme will be for a period of one academic year. The academic

year will run from July 2022 to June 2023. The intense academic activity

during each semester will be spread across 18 weeks and it shall include

teaching,projects,assignments, seminars etc

 CLASSES WILL BE PREFERRABILY CONDUCTED ON
SATURDAY/SUNDAY / PUBLIC HOLIDAYS/WEEKDAY
EVENINGS AS NOTIFIED BY THE UNIVERSITY IN ADVANCE.

MODE OF CONDUCT OF CLASSES SHALL BE OFFLINE

EXAMINATION SCHEME
It shall be mandatory for every student to appear for every examination conducted by MNLU

MUMBAI. There shall be end term exam conducted at the end of every semester. A student who

absents himself/herself for an examination shall be declared “Failed” in that course. He/she shall

appear in Examination for that course, when conducted the next time. If he/she passes the course

in the next attempt, the grade obtained shall have ® mentioned against it in the transcript. For

removal of difficulties the Vice Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Committee to be

constituted by the Vice Chancellor, shall have power to make such modifications, alterations or

amendments in as may be necessary which shall be approved from relevant bodies.

Examination Rules will be applicable as per University’s LL.M Regulations.

ATTENDANCE
The LL.M. (Executive) Programme will be conducted through class room teaching. Attendance in the

contact classes is an important component of the programme. It is expected that students shall

attend the scheduled contact classes.

Every student has to secure a minimum of 70% attendance in all the subjects taken individually in

each Semester to be eligible to appear in the End-Semester examination. Student, who falls short

of requisite attendance, shall not be permitted to take the end of the course/ end Semester

examination.
 COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester I Semester II
C1-Law & Justice in Globalising C3-Comparative Public Law

world E4- Anyone from Elective Subjects

C2- Research Methodology E5- Anyone from Elective Subjects

E1- Anyone from Elective Subjects E6- Anyone from Elective Subjects

E2-Anyone from Elective Subjects C4-Dissertation

E3-Anyone from Elective Subjects

C1 TO C4 are compulsory subjects while E1 TO E6 are Elective Subjects.

Elective Subjects for

Elective Subjects for
Semester –II
Semester -I
i. Alternative Dispute Resolution i. Constitutional Law

ii.Information & Technology Law ii. Property Law

iii. Company Law iii.Law of Evidence

iv. Insolvency & Bankruptcy Law

iv. Procedural Law

v. Merger & Acquisition

v.Law Firms,Court & Litigation

Management

NOTE: MNLU Mumbai may at its discretion add, remove or alter the scheme and structure

of Electives depending on availability of Resource Persons, interest of Applicants and

other factors in the interest of the efficient conduct of the programme. Students can

choose 3 subjects in each semesters and depending upon majority of choices made,

subjects would be offered in that semester. Minimum of 20 students should offer the

choice for a course to get it offered for the batch. Only 6 Courses would be offered to

the batch out of the aforesaid list.

Duration & Courses may be changed by the University with prior notice.
1.10 (Ten) supernumerary seats under Foreign National/NRI/NRI Sponsored category.

2.02 (Two) seats for permanent resident of Jammu & Kashmir in accordance with the UGC

directives.

Note: Supernumerary seats shall be filled in by the University separately. Such notifications

may be seen of the University’s website/ Admission Page.

Seat Distribution:
i.The above seat distribution is based on the Section 6(1) of the Maharashtra National Law

University Act 2014 and Section 4(2) of the Maharashtra State Public Services (Reservation for

Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Denotified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis), Nomadic Tribes, Special

Backward Category and Other Backward Classes) Act 2001.

ii. Maharashtra EWS seats have been calculated as per Maharashtra GO Ra आधो - 4019/

प्र.क्र.31/16-अ dated 12.02.2019.

iii. Non Creamy Layer certificate issued by the Govt. of Maharashtra is mandatory for all the

Maharashtra Reserved categories except – Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe.

iv. For MH-EWS, certificate in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority of

Maharashtra Government is required.

Caste Validity Certificate is required from the candidates admitted under caste based

reservation.
 Horizontal Reservations
i. 30% for Women across all categories.

ii. 5% seats for Specially Abled Persons (SAP). Certificate of Disability issued by

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social

Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India

iii. Five (5) % seats of the total sanctioned intake for an institute, shall be

reserved for wards of Ex Servicemen/ Defence Personnel. Ex Servicemen/

Defence Personnel Certificate from the respective department Unit/ Dept. /

HQ/ Records/ RSWO/ ZSWO/ Army/ Navy/ Air Force HQ is required.

Important Note: Admission is dependent upon the fulfilment of the eligibility

requirements and submission of required documents. The University reserves the

right to cancel the admission anytime if the eligibility requirements are not met

or any false document is submitted .

FEES AND PAYMENT DETAILS

FEE/PAYMENT
Rs. 1,50,000/- (Rs. One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) for Maharashtra Domicile.

Rs. 1,70,000/- (Rs. One Lakh Seventy Thousand only) for Non-Maharashtra Domicile.

USD 3500/- (USD Three Thousand Five Hundred only) for Foreign Nationals.

APPLICATION FEES/PAYMENT
Rs.1,500/- (Rupees One Thousand and Five Hundred Only) –Non Refundable

Course Fees The fees for the full one program is Rs. 1, 50,000 (Rs. 75,000 for I & Rs. 75,000 for II

Semester). The Course fees is inclusive of admission fees, tuition fees and library. It does not

include lodging and boarding charges.

If the candidate decides to opt out of the program after paying the admission fee and the first

instalment of ₹75,000 towards the Course fees, full refund will be given if notified within 7 days of
payment. However, after 7 days of such payment, no refund shall be given. The request for refund

is to be made by sending an email at llmexec@mnlumumbai.edu.in.

Address:
For more details Contact:
MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY MUMBAI

Dr.Anand N.Raut, 2nd Floor, CETTM MTNL Building, Technology St,

HoD(PG) Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076,

Course Co-Ordinator Maharashtra, India

llmexec@mnlumumbai.edu.in Tel: 022-25703187, 022-25703188

Mrs. Pooja Anand Kulkarni

Asst. Course Co-Ordinator
+91 96532 15318