Master of Laws [L.L.M.]

Master of Laws (LLM) in Access to Justice is a prestigious 1-year full-time postgraduate program offered by the School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance at TISS Mumbai. The program is designed to impart knowledge and skills in socio-legal awareness to legal professionals to work with marginalized and vulnerable groups. It combines theoretical learning with practical fieldwork and clinical legal internships, focusing on promoting equitable access to justice. The program has an intake of 40 seats and is offered on campus at the Mumbai location.

Current Admission Status:
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are conducted through CUET-PG (Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate). The program follows the CUET-PG admission calendar. Interested candidates must appear for CUET-PG and meet the eligibility criteria. The program commences after the CUET-PG results and merit list declaration.

Key Points:

• Unique one-year format as per UGC Notification 2013
• Focus on socio-legal awareness and access to justice for marginalized groups
• Combination of foundation courses, core courses, and skill-based learning
• Mandatory fieldwork and clinical legal internships in both semesters
• Field-based research dissertation component
• Emphasis on legal writing and research methodology
• Covers global and comparative perspectives on justice systems
• Experiential learning through real-world case studies and analysis
• Non-credited courses on emotional intelligence and Indian knowledge systems

TISS LLM Fees

The total fees for the 1-year Master of Laws program are Rs. 89,100, comprising Semester I fees of Rs. 57,750 and Semester II fees of Rs. 31,350. Semester I includes tuition fee (Rs. 17,600), examination fee (Rs. 1,100), field education/internship charges (Rs. 7,700), IT charges (Rs. 2,200), library charges (Rs. 1,650), other charges (Rs. 2,750), development fund (Rs. 11,000), student wellness fund (Rs. 550), health care fund (Rs. 2,200), and refundable caution deposit (Rs. 11,000). Semester II includes tuition fee (Rs. 17,600), examination fee (Rs. 1,100), field education/internship charges (Rs. 7,700), IT charges (Rs. 2,200), library charges (Rs. 1,650), student wellness fund (Rs. 550), and alumni fund (Rs. 550). SC/ST students under GoI-PMS scheme pay reduced fees and receive scholarship support. Additional expenses for practicum, study tours, and field work are borne by students.

Fee Breakdown

• SC/ST students under GoI-PMS scheme pay reduced fees and receive scholarship support.
• Additional expenses for practicum, study tours, and field work are borne by students.

TISS LLM Admission 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Candidates with demonstrated interest in socio-legal work and access to justice are preferred.

Admission Process

• CUET-PG examination (Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate)
• Merit list based on CUET-PG score
• Document verification
• Admission confirmation and fee payment

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

As mentioned, TISS Mumbai offers admission to L.L.M program based on TISSNET marks. TISS Mumbai TISSNET Cutoff 2023 marks is 63.22 for the General category. Further, TISSNET cutoff marks is 50.48 for SC , 40.88 for ST , 59.01 for AF Children of Ex Armed Forces and 57.95 for EWS category. Check TISS Mumbai Cutoff

TISS Mumbai L.L.M Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in TISS Mumbai L.L.M Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the TISS Mumbai L.L.M program in 2023 was closed at the 63.22 marks , whereas in 2021, the closing marks was 67.44 across all categories.

TISS LLM FAQs

Ques. Is this program recognized by the Bar Council of India?

Ans. Yes, the LLM from TISS is recognized by the Bar Council of India and is equivalent to other LLM programs in India.

Ques. What is the focus of this LLM program?

Ans. The program focuses on access to justice and socio-legal awareness, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable groups. It emphasizes practical legal skills and community engagement.

Ques. Are there internship opportunities?

Ans. Yes, the program includes mandatory clinical legal internships in both semesters, providing practical experience in legal practice and fieldwork.

Ques. What are the career prospects after completing this LLM?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as legal professionals, community lawyers, socio-legal researchers, legal consultants, NGO workers, government officials, and academics in law and social sciences.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available?

Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available at TISS for students. Details regarding hostel fees and availability can be obtained from the admissions office.

Ques. What is the selection process?

Ans. Selection is based on CUET-PG score and merit. Candidates with relevant work experience and interest in socio-legal work are given preference.