LLM in taxation 2023

Summary: 

If you need clarification about the specializations you want to pick for the LLM program.

 Here’s an article to help you decide why LLM in Taxation is a good choice. 

LLM in Taxation is a 2-year full-time post-graduation degree in legal studies specialisations like tax laws, international laws etc.

It is regarded as the leading law program in India, opted for several years by numerous students. 

Tax law needs a high level of expertise, thus making it one of the top-paying LLM jobs. 

The taxation aspect of Mergers & Acquisitions has enormous possibilities of earning well, making Tax lawyers some of the richest careers in the world.

However, graduation in the taxation program is quite challenging. This article will walk you through the eligibility, admission process, relevant entrance exams, syllabus and more. 

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General LLM in taxation Eligibility Criteria 2023

• You are required to hold a graduation degree in the field of LLB or a 5-year Integrated LLB program recognised law university. 
• You must have minimum qualifying marks to take the law entrance exams. For example, NLU Delhi offers International tax law. To write AILET PG, you must have passed LLB or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to General/ OBC/ PWD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI categories and 45% marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to SC/ ST categories.
• You must possess minimum cut-off marks in entrance exams like CLAT PG, DU LLM, AILET PG etc., to study in India’s top LLM law colleges. 
• Several law colleges conduct their own entrance exams and have specific eligibility requirements. We encourage you to visit the official website of the respective law college to learn more.
• You must also satisfy the respective age requirements for certain law entrance exams. 

General LLM in taxation Admission Process 2023

Different entrance exams have different admission and application process. As mentioned above, you must check the college's official website or entrance exam to learn more. 

For example, 

Considering the admission process to NLU Delhi, you must clear the AILET PG entrance exam. And its application process is as follows: 

• Visit the official website of NLU Delhi, i.e. https://nationallawuniversitydelhi.in/
• Click on the "click here to apply" button on the official website.
• Once you click on the "register" button, enter the information requested in the registration fields, like name, mobile number, and E-mail ID shall appear on the screen.
• Then choose UG or PG program. You must select a PG course option.
• You then must fill in all mandatory fields like qualification details, communication details, parent details, exam centre preferences, and category.
• The next step is to upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the specifications given in the official notification.
• The final step is fee payment. You can pay the application fee online or offline, as per your choice.
• Take a printout of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.

AILET PG Application fee is as follows: 

Category	AILET Application Fee
General/ Kashmiri Migrants/ OBC/ Foreign National	INR 3,050
SC/ST	INR 1,050
Persons with Disability	INR 1,050
SC/ST Below Poverty Line (BPL)	Exempted

Similarly follows the application process for admissions into other entrance exams offering LLM in Taxation. 

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List of LLM in taxation Entrance Exams 2023

The list of taxation Entrance Exams 2023 for LLM is as follows: 

• CLAT PG
• LSAT PG
• AILET PG
• ILICAT PG
• ILSAT PG
• TS LAWCET PG 
• TS LAWCET PG 
• AIBE PG

Check the respective eligibility and admission process if you are interested in taking any of these LLM entrance exams. 

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LLM in taxation Best Colleges 2023

• National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore,
• National Law University, New Delhi, 
• Chandigarh University, 
• Nalsar University of Law (NALSAR), Hyderabad, 
• National Law University, Jaipur, 
• The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, 
• Amity Law School
• Sinhgad Law College, Pune
• MSS Law College, Jalna
• Navjeevan Law College, Nashik etc.

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LLM in Taxation Syllabus 2023

Semester I	Semester II
Constitutional Law 1	Constitutional law 2
Legal Theory 1	Legal theory 2
Research Methodology	Law and Social Change

Specialization- Labour Law (Selective)

Semester III	Semester IV
Law related to Industrial Relation	Law related to Industrial Injuries and Social Security
Law related to labour Welfare	Law related to Service Regulation

Specialization- Human Rights (Selective)

Semester III	Semester IV
Human Rights	International Refugee Law and Humanitarian Law
Human Rights and Indian Legal System	Science, Technology and Human Rights

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Scope of Career

A plethora of careers tend to attract students to this specialization. Graduates pass out as tax inspectors or in the tax practices of Big Law firms. There are other career opportunities like the ones listed below. 

• Lawyer
• Legal Consultant
• Legal Advisors
• Legal Writers
• Tax Analyst
• Financial Advisors

If you have studied from top NLUs or other top law colleges in the country, you can expect the salary to range from 5.5 lakhs per year - 32.8 lakhs per year. 

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Conclusion

Most students choose Tax laws for various reasons, including numerous job opportunities with huge earning potential. 

First, understand if you will enjoy learning the subject and check out the college and their respective entrance exams to be cleared. 

By obtaining an LLM degree in taxation, you can start your career as a Lawyer, Tax Analyst, Financial advisor and so on.