Law graduates from India prefer foreign exposure before perusing a career in India. Most of the graduates complete their graduation in national law schools and later on fly abroad for their master’s degree in law. Basically there are two reasons for this trend in India; the first one is to get exposure to an entirely different atmosphere. And the second reason being, to get an opportunity to work in the international law firm that will give a entirely unique learning for the graduates. Most of the students who apply for LLM look forward to specialize in a particular area.

If we consider a lw school, particularly in India, there are more than fifty subjects which are taught. Out of these fifty subjects only 26 are compulsory where as the others are just optional. Thus, the students get opportunity to select an area where they can flourish themselves. For example a student can go for subjects such as criminal law or corporate law. After getting specialized in that particular subject of choice then the students can easily enrich their knowledge and skills by opting for a foreign LLM for one year.

Indian to America

Many of the students go to the United States to complete their LLM. Few years back it was the United Kingdom which was preferred by Indian law students but the trend has started changing. It is consideredthat since there are many American companies functioning globally, Indian law students want to explore more about American law. At present there are many American liaison offices in India which was considerably very less some times earlier. These offices offer advices on mergers, capital market and acquisitions and other legal assistance to clients. Because of the ultimate legal resources available in India, many US based companies rely on Indian based legal firms.

After completing the legal course from America, most of the students get nice opportunities in India to prove their skill and build a better career. It is also possible to get back the investment they made to pursue the course from United States within few years.

The American LLM is considered to be very prestigious. And that is because of the rigorous one year course programs which provide a better platform for the students. This program will enable students to get specialized in certain fields of law. It will also help them to get membership into the American Bar Association. One of the major reasons that make the American courses popular is its short time period. And the students’ gets more practical knowledge within this short time span is also and addition benefit which makes these programs more popular.

Even in the United Kingdom the students require to study for only one year to complete the LLM course. One year full time courses are provided by British Universities.

Foreign LLM and its attraction

Students get attracted to such destinations because of the immense experience, knowledge and learning available within limited time at an attractive package. Moreover there are many graduates from India who are looking forward to such opportunities so that they could adopt teaching career in law after completion on the course. Above all the students also consider that it is better to gain maximum knowledge from the foreign countries and then settle down in home town.

However there are experts in the area who believe that the Indian law school does not give a better platform for law students. Even though there are many subjects taught and there are many specializations available in the country. It is quite difficult for the students to get a good career till they get enough exposure. And for which it has become very essential to fly abroad. But, in the current scenario there are students who have to struggle little to get admission in the foreign universities. After the economic down trend and the impact of terrorism, United States and United Kingdom has made more strict rules and regulations which

have resulted as a barrier for some of the students. Moreover, these nations are not promoting students to grab a job over there after the completion of the course. It is also difficult for them to join law firms.

Well, if the students opting LLM from foreign universities have good experience then there is scope for job in foreign countries. This is because law firms in such nations hire students not only on the basis of LLM, but also on the basis of the experience and the specialization of the students in LLB.

There are also countries such as Singapore and Hong Kong which are looking for law graduates with enough experience. And if they have a LLM from foreign university then it is an obvious added benefit. But for an LLM graduate from UK or US University, the best option is to settle down in India at this point of time. Indian market is booming and expected to follow the trend for coming years and thus the scope for law students is very huge. It is also expected that in the coming year foreign low firms will be focusing more on Indian market.

Thus, the best option among is that to focus on making a career in India after LLM foreign university as there will be immense scope in the coming years. And if you are looking for job in foreign country only, then the major thing to understand is that to get into a law firm in US or UK, LLM is much essential. If you have LLB with specialization into any particular area and has experience from any Indian law firm it is obvious that you can get into foreign law firms, provided you must have the potential to become a trainee in foreign law firms. Over experience will also not help you because if a person with 2 to 3 years experience will be considered as over qualified to become a trainee. There is immense scope available in India for law students after LLM from foreign country; all you need is to get maximum learning and exposure from foreign universities.