What is LL.M in Nepal?
The Master of Laws (LL.M) is a postgraduate law degree offered by the Faculty of Law, Tribhuvan University since 1997, along with other affiliated colleges. It is aimed at law graduates who want to specialize, move into academia, judiciary, or advanced legal practice.
Program Structure
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters) — a 3-year track also exists at some colleges, introduced in 2012, with the same objectives and admission criteria
- Language: English
- Seats: Around 50 at Nepal Law Campus, with reserved quotas for women, indigenous/Janajati, Madhesi, Dalit, disabled, backward-area, and foreign candidates
Eligibility & Admission
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university/college
- Entrance exam required (except for foreign nationals) — based on LL.B-level jurisprudence, 100 marks, 3 hours
Specializations Offered
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Corporate Law
- International Law
- Environmental Law
Career Paths After LL.M
- Legal academia and teaching
- Judicial service
- Legal research and consultancy
- Senior roles in corporate legal departments
- International law and human rights organizations
Where to Study
LL.M is offered at Tribhuvan University’s Nepal Law Campus (Kathmandu) and its affiliated colleges including National Law College (Pulchowk, Lalitpur), along with select colleges under Purbanchal University.
FAQs
Do I need an LL.B or B.A.LL.B first? Yes — any bachelor’s degree in law qualifies you to sit the LL.M entrance exam. See our guide to undergraduate law degrees.
Is an LL.M required to become an advocate? No. The advocate license only requires a bachelor’s in law. LL.M is for specialization, not a licensing requirement.