About the Programme
The LLM (Corporate and Commercial Law) programme at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa Campus, is a one-year postgraduate programme designed for law graduates seeking advanced expertise at the intersection of business, commerce, and law. Offered as part of one of India's top law schools, the programme incorporates a rich array of specialised courses, seminars, experiential learning opportunities, and special events that promote interaction with attorneys, diplomats, business leaders, and policymakers. Students have the option of selecting their area of interest through electives, and are encouraged to produce publishable research through a supervised dissertation and an independent field research project
Experiential & Seminar Learning
Teaching Practice, Seminar on Contemporary Issues, and Commercial Arbitration exercises develop practical courtroom, advocacy, and classroom-ready competencies.
Global & Comparative Perspective
Subjects such as Comparative Public Law, International Trade Law, Globalisation Law & Justice, and Law of E-Commerce ensure graduates engage with law at the domestic and international level.
Advanced Corporate Law Curriculum
Covers high-demand subjects including International Trade Law, Corporate Governance, Competition Law, Investment Laws, and Intellectual Property Law, preparing graduates for the forefront of commercial legal practice.
Research & Dissertation Focus
Every student undertakes a supervised dissertation and an independent field research project, building original scholarship and publishing-ready legal research skills.
Why Choose This Programme?
Specialised Corporate & Commercial Law Expertise
Gain advanced knowledge in Competition Law, Corporate Governance, Investment Laws, Intellectual Property, and International Trade Law — subjects directly aligned with the needs of modern legal and business organisations.
Research Excellence
Dedicated courses in Research Methods & Legal Writing, Dissertation, and Independent Field Research Project develop original legal scholars capable of contributing to academia, policy, and practice.
International & Comparative Legal Perspective
Courses in Comparative Public Law, International Trade Law, and Globalisation, Law & Justice equip students to navigate cross-border legal challenges in an interconnected world.
Practical Legal Training
Commercial Arbitration, Teaching Practice, and the Seminar on Contemporary Issues build hands-on advocacy, dispute resolution, and presentation skills essential for professional legal practice.
Technology & Future-Ready Legal Skills
The Law of E-Commerce course addresses digital contracts, electronic signatures, consumer protection, IPR in e-commerce, and jurisdictional issues, preparing graduates for an increasingly technology-driven legal landscape.
Distinguished Faculty & Institutional Ties
The School of Law's strong connections with international, governmental, and non-governmental organisations provide students with a platform for internships, seminars, guest lectures from practitioners, and collaborative research opportunities.
Choose Your Track
Covers Corporate Governance, Investment Laws, Competition Law, Law of Banking, M&A law, Corporate Insolvency, Insider Trading, and SEBI regulations — for graduates targeting corporate legal practice, in-house roles, and regulatory compliance.
Focuses on International Trade Law (WTO, GATT, TRIPS, GATS), Commercial Arbitration, Law of E-Commerce, and Globalisation, Law & Justice — for careers in international trade advisory, commercial dispute resolution, and cross-border legal practice.
Covers Intellectual Property Law (Patents, Copyright, Trademarks, Designs, Plant Varieties), Law of E-Commerce, Competition Law & IPR interface, and Research Methods — for careers in IP litigation, tech companies, legal advisory, and academia.
What You Will Learn
Eligibility & Fee Structure
Career Paths
Your Career Roadmap
Select a specialisation track to explore the learning journey and career outcomes tailored to your chosen domain.
Foundation Course, Research Methods & Legal Writing, Competition Law, Comparative Public Law, Commercial Arbitration — Build a strong jurisprudential foundation, develop advanced legal research skills, and gain competency in competition policy and commercial dispute resolution as the basis for corporate legal practice.
Corporate Governance, Investment Laws, Globalisation Law & Justice, Seminar on Contemporary Issues, Teaching Practice, Dissertation, Independent Field Research Project — Apply corporate governance frameworks, SEBI regulations, investment law, and M&A legal principles through specialised study, original research, and practical engagement with contemporary corporate legal issues.
Foundation Course, Research Methods & Legal Writing, International Trade Law, Comparative Public Law, Commercial Arbitration, Law of E-Commerce — Develop expertise in WTO frameworks, GATT/GATS/TRIPS, transnational commercial law, e-commerce regulations, and international commercial arbitration as the foundation for cross-border legal advisory roles.
Globalisation, Law and Justice, Investment Laws, Intellectual Property Law, Seminar on Contemporary Issues, Teaching Practice, Dissertation, Independent Field Research Project — Deepen understanding of global investment treaties, IPR in trade, harmonisation of commercial law, and dispute resolution through original research, field project, and engagement with emerging trade law issues.
Foundation Course, Research Methods & Legal Writing, Law of E-Commerce, Competition Law, Comparative Public Law, Commercial Arbitration — Build a rigorous research base and develop expertise in digital commerce law, IPR-competition law interface, e-contracts, electronic signatures, and jurisdictional issues in technology-driven legal environments.
Intellectual Property Law, Globalisation Law & Justice, Corporate Governance, Seminar on Contemporary Issues, Teaching Practice, Dissertation, Independent Field Research Project — Master Patents, Copyright, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Plant Varieties in depth; engage with filing, registration, and transfer of IPR; produce original research in IP law through dissertation and field project.
Message from the HOD
Pune Lavasa Campus
A warm welcome to the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus! Ours is a unique and engaging community exuding a breath of fresh air! Legal education stands at a critical moment today and at SLCU Pune Lavasa Campus we strive to create a path breaking environment to address the challenges posed by this shifting legalscape. Known for our excellent and approachable faculty, state of art infrastructure in the lap of the Western Ghats, we are located in the lush green scenic hills of Lavasa. Our students are drawn from all over the country and the diversity of our students and their opinions create a rich collegial learning environment. As a student of law, you are about to embark on the most intellectually challen
Message from the HOD
A warm welcome to the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus! Ours is a unique and engaging community exuding a breath of fresh air! Legal education stands at a critical moment today and at SLCU Pune Lavasa Campus we strive to create a path breaking environment to address the challenges posed by this shifting legalscape. Known for our excellent and approachable faculty, state of art infrastructure in the lap of the Western Ghats, we are located in the lush green scenic hills of Lavasa. Our students are drawn from all over the country and the diversity of our students and their opinions create a rich collegial learning environment. As a student of law, you are about to embark on the most intellectually challenging, and the most rewarding, educational experience of your life. The knowledge and skills you gain over the next five years will form the foundation of your legal career.
Interdisciplinary approaches at the Law School encompasses many other areas of learning such as history, philosophy, political science, Principles of Management, Accounting and Economics, Business Communication, Human Resources Management, Institutional Economics and Law and Economics making you wealthy with experience. We are equipped to provide you with varied and unique curricula where you will have the opportunities to participate in a wide array of curricular and extracurricular extensive and experiential learning.
Come, be a part of the SLCU Lavasa—where law meets life, and learning becomes a legacy. Let's come together and make a difference! Law has never been so cool
Admission Process
- Register with your Email ID
- Login to the Admission Portal
- Fill the Application Form
- Pay Application Fee
- Entrance Test (If Applicable)
- Assessment
- Interview
- Check login page for result
- If selected, Offer Letter attached
- Pay Course Fee Online
- Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?
Applications for the 2026 batch are open. Deadline: 12-Jun-2026.