LL.M. (Criminal Justice and Human Rights)
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LL.M. (Criminal Justice and Human Rights)
This specialization is perpetually in demand amongst the students. This course exposes them to a various issues and perspectives relating to Criminal Justice and Human Rights. It covers a wide range of substantive laws on all major areas including General Principles of Criminal Jurisprudence, Human Society and Crimes, Human Rights in India, International Human Rights Law, Victimology and Penology, International Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, Law relating to Evidence and Forensic Sciences to Criminal Justice Research and Policy Development along with a few courses on gender and law. The developments and opportunities in this field are never-ending. From judicial officers and civil servants to International human rights activists; from practicing advocates to members of NGOs; from academics to research, the students can pursue any of these.
Who can prefer this Course
Eligibility
Eligibility for Admission
- In order to be eligible for admission into the two years LL.M. an applicant should have successfully completed LL.B./B.A.LL.B. or equivalent recognized by Pondicherry University and the Bar Council of India.
- Further, the candidates applying for admission to this course should have obtained LL.B. Degree or its equivalent with not less than 50% of marks (45% in case of SC/ ST) in the aggregate in all the 3 years/ 5years of B.L/ L.L.B Degree Course.
Admission procedure
The in-take for LL.M. programme is 40. The admission to the above courses shall be made on the basis of Merit list generated from CUET score.
Evaluation
Internal Assessment is 40% of Marks. The internal assessment marks shall be given as per the following breakup:
- Internal written exam: 20 marks
- Written assignment/ Project Submission: 10 marks
- Seminar Presentation and Viva Voce: 05 marks
- Attendance (as per SAMS) 05 marks
- Total: 40 marks.
