LL.M. in Dispute Resolution - Profcyma Career Solutions LLP

LL.M. in Dispute Resolution

(Blended Learning Program)

from India’s # 1 Law School**- Jindal Global Law School (JGLS)

Institute of Eminence (IoE)

University Title given by UGC

University - A Grade

Credentials given by NAAC

12 Months

Program Duration

Mar 27, 2022

Program Start Date

LL.B. Degree Mandatory

Eligibility Criteria

5 out of 6 Learners

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Program Overview

Key Highlights

Learn from JGLS - India's #1 Law School, as per the QS World University Ranking 2021

First-of-its-kind LL.M. through Blended Learning, for working professionals

Blended Learning Experiences

World Class Faculty Members & Industry Experts

World Class Faculty Members & Industry Experts

Dissertation and industry case studies

LL.M. Degree from JGLS

Triple alumni status from JGU, JGLS & upGrad

upGrad 360° Career Support - job fairs, mock interviews etc.

Networking Events with fellow legal professionals

Top Subjects You Will Learn

Advanced Company Law, Practitioner’s Approach to Competition Law, Banking and Financial Law, M&A Transactions, Private Equity, Commercial Contract Drafting, Corporate Insolvency Law.

Job Opportunities

Aspirational profiles and roles in top notch Corporate Law Firms or within the legal departments of top notch MNCs or Indian Conglomerates.

Who Is This Program For?

Litigation Professionals, Legal Professionals working in Law Firms, Fresh Law Graduates, Legal Professionals working in legal department in corporate, Academic or Research Professionals, Legal Professionals in Government roles.

Minimum Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Law; LL.B. 3/5 year graduates and final year candidates may apply.

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Complete all the courses successfully to obtain this joint participation certificate from upGrad and FutureSkills NASSCOM

 

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Syllabus

Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects, assignments and live sessions.
  • Legal Research & Writing
  • The Legal System: Foundations, Institutions & Processes
  • Statutory Law & Interpretation
  • Case Law & Precedents
  • Judicial Public Policy Making: Common Law & Judicial Activism
  • Research in a Law Firm: Due Diligence, Memos & Advices
  • Globalization and its effects on the development of International Commercial & Economic Law
  • Challenges of Globalization to Law & Justice
  • Formulation & Settlement of Transnational Norms & Practices
  • Individual Rights vis-à-vis Free Market Principles & State Capitalism
  • Promoter-driven Company Ownership versus Dispersed Shareholding
  • Cross-border Investment & Investor Protection vis-à-vis State
  • Anti-corruption, Anti-bribery statutes & Governance norms
  • Rules for Gender Diversity & Inclusive Corporate Leadership
  • Corporate Scams and their Global Recessionary Impact
  • Corporate Criminal Liability & Human Rights
  • Key Elements of International Arbitration
  • Reasons to Arbitrate
  • Different kinds of Arbitration and Arbitral Institutions
  • Governing Law
  • Arbitration Agreements
  • Establishment and Organization of an Arbitral Tribunal
  • Power and Duties of a Tribunal
  • Conduct of Proceedings
  • Award, Challenge, and Enforcement
  • Data Modelling
  • SQL Best Practices
  • SQL Assignment: IMDb Movies
    Advanced Excel
  • NoSQL Databases and Best Practices
  • Introduction to Big Data and Cloud
  • Hive and Querying
  • Hive Case Study
  • Visualisation using Tableau
  • Sports Analytics – IPL Visualisation Assignment
  • Visualization using PowerBI
  • Visualization using Plotly
  • Data Storytelling
  • Plotly Case Study
  • Capstone Project
  • Arbitration Agreements
  • Interim Measures by Courts and Tribunals
  • Arbitrability
  • Appointment of Arbitrators
  • Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunals
  • Progress of Arbitral Proceedings
  • Arbitral Awards
  • Evolution of International Investment Law
  • Sources of International Investment Law
  • International standards of protection guaranteed to Foreign Investors
  • International standards of protection guaranteed to Foreign Investors
  • Administration of Investor-State Arbitration, with particular focus on arbitration proceedings under ICSID Rules
  • Understanding Conflict
  • Mediation – Concept, Types, and Advantages
  • Foundation for a Successful Mediation
  • Mediation in the Indian Context
  • Role of Technology and In-house Counsels in Negotiation and Mediation
  • Mediation in Commercial Disputes
  • Emerging Global Trends in Dispute Resolution – Institutional Arbitration Centers & Mediation, AMA Protocol SIAC & SIMC, Singapore Mediation Convention 2019
  • International Framework of Enforcement and Recognition – New York Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements and Arbitral Awards, 1958
  • Domestic Framework for Enforcement and Recognition of Awards – UNCITRAL Model Law and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
  • Case Law and Case Studies for understanding the grounds for setting aside and refusal of Recognition and Enforcement
  • Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2021 and its effect(s) on Enforcement Procedure
  • Investment Arbitral Awards: Enforcement of both ICSID and non-ICSID Awards
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice
  • Intersectional Ethics in Commercial Dispute Resolution
  • Ethical Considerations in Negotiation and Mediation
  • International Bar Association and Best Practices for Ethical Behaviour in ADR
  • Arbitrability and Structural Power Imbalances
  • Approaching Arbitration from the Global South
  • Dissertation

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Admission Process

Online Eligibility Test

Fill out an application and take a short 20-minute online test with questions.

Review & Shortlisting of Suitable Candidates

Our faculty will review all applications. Following this, a virtual interview will be conducted before offer letters will be rolled out so you are assured a great peer group to learn and network with.

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Programme Fee – Indian Residents

₹ 3,50,000/- (incl. taxes)
EMI starting from just ₹ 9,479/- per month.

JGLS Alumni Work at

Aspire to work at top law firms and corporates in India and around the world

Student Reviews

JGLS program is full of diversity and inclusiveness. As an international student, I have received a lot of help from my teachers, faculty members and batch-mates. The most amazing thing about the program is that I came across many famous experts and listened to their sessions at close range. 

Tongtong, China

LLM, 2018-19

Pursuing the LL.M. program with JGLS has been a thoroughly enriching experience for me, which has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of Corporate and Finance laws from a global perspective. The well-structured curriculum focusing both on theoretical 

Purbitaa Mitra, India

LLM, 2018-19

The LL.M. program in Corporate and Financial Law and Policy with JGLS has been an enriching experience. The course is a perfect blend of academic discourses and practical exposure. The most distinctive feature of this course is its quality of faculty, with a majority of the faculty members

Siddharth Malakar,

India, 2018-19

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program for?

LL.M.  in Corporate & Financial Law (Blended Learning) from Jindal Global Law School,  powered by upGrad, is specifically designed for working law professionals who do not want to take time off from work but still wish to pursue a world-class LL.M. Program.

 This program is designed for law professionals from the following background & career objectives:

 Litigation Professionals – Get the opportunity to learn from JGLS, the No. 1 Law School in India and transition yourself into dream corporate roles, so as to enjoy a high pay scale, perks & facilities.

 Professionals working in Corporate Law firms – Learn from the experience of world-class faculty members and industry experts to effectively handle the legal roles in top-notch corporate law firms in India and across the world.

  Professionals working in Legal Dept. in Corporates – Work on simulated models of M&A transactions & other case studies, to gain experience in handling bigger roles in corporates.

  Research related Professionals – Enhance your knowledge and skills by learning a variety of courses in the field of corporate law such as M&A transactions, private equity, commercial contract drafting & other niche courses 

 Fresh Law Graduates – Learn from the cutting edge curriculum and transition yourself into sophisticated, next-generation lawyers of tomorrow

Is there a minimum qualification for this program?

Yes, you need to meet the following criteria: 

LL.B. Degree: Successful completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Law; 3/5 year graduates and final year candidates may apply.

 Documents Submission: You need to submit the relevant documents, during the time of admission

What is the selection process?

The selection process is completely online. Following are the key steps in the application process:

  • Step 1: Submit the application form
  • Step 2: Online entrance examination (JSAT-LAW) or other eligibility tests as mentioned above. Review and shortlisting of candidates on the basis of test, SoP, resume, and telephonic interview.
  • Step 3: Shortlisted candidates receive offer letter.
What are the Unique Features of this LL.M. Program ?

Following are the unique features of this LL.M. Program:

 Cutting-edge curriculum developed by academics, industry professionals & regulators

  Comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the management and control of companies to achieve synergy of financial growth, health, and stability

 Focus on legal, regulatory, and economic challenges faced by companies

 Contemporary and cutting-edge corporate research opportunities through our core and specialized courses and webinars

 Skill-based learning approach equips students to apply principles in the context of corporate and financial transactions

What are the Key Learnings from the this LL.M. Program ?

Following are the Key Learnings from this LL.M. Program:

 Critically analyze business opportunities, legal statutes and cases, and strategic business decisions

 Understand the corporate legal environment procedures, taught by faculty members who have first-hand industry experience

 Interpret, assimilate, and draft commercial contracts

 Identify key issues in M&A, due diligence and risk assessment of corporate transactions

 Review foreign investment laws, compare and contrast them with Indian investment laws, and analyse different investment strategies

 Negotiate and draft key corporate transaction documents such as due diligence reports and terms sheets

 Practice before specialized regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Competition Commission of India and the National Company Law Tribunals

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