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Course Details

UG, PG & Other Courses - Corporate Law

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, Others

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

3 Year

Course Fields 

Law

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

CLAT UG, CLAT PG, AILET UG, AILET PG, LSAT, CLAT

Average Course Fee 

250000 - 600000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

1000000 - 2000000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

Corporate Law can be acquired across all levels; UG, PG, and Diploma certifications, Corporate Law allow students to develop their employability. The following table highlights the Corporate Law in great detail:

Parameters

Corporate Law (UG)

Corporate Law (PG)



Course

LLB, BA LLB, BBA LLB, BBA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB, BSc LLB

LLM in Corporate Law

LLM in Corporate & Securities Law

LLM in Corporate & Commercial Law

LLM in Corporate & Business Law

Duration

36-60 months

12-24 months

Admission Criteria

Merit & Entrance Based

Merit & Entrance Based

Corporate Law Fees

INR 50,000-1,00,000 LPA

INR 2,50,000-6,00,000 LPA

Corporate Law Jobs

Lawyer, Lecturer, Law Officer, Legal Administrator, Legal Counsel

Corporate Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Associate Advocate, Corporate Events Associate, Legal Advisor

Corporate Law Salary

INR 10,00,000 LPA

INR 20,00,000 LPA

About Course 

Corporate Law is one of the well-known courses in India that gives a deep understanding of sole proprietorship, associations and corporations, partnerships, etc.  Corporate Law helps students to dive deep into the legality of commercial transactions, filing taxes & managing government reporting, preparing corporate agreements etc. 

Corporate Law is a highly reputable course across the globe. It comprises practices, norms, rules and regulations that govern the structure  as well as the working of corporate firms

Corporate Law is a programme offered at all levels; undergraduate as well as postgraduate. In UG level Corporate Law, aspirants have to follow integrated law courses in which they can specialize in business law for a 3-year duration, while aspirants can also get a specialization done in Corporate Law at the postgraduate level. Postgraduate-level Corporate Law aspirants can straightaway specialize in this field of law. Candidates can also opt for a Diploma in Corporate Law. 

After successful completion of the Corporate Law, the candidate becomes well acquainted with the legal system governing the corporate culture at the national and international levels. Corporate Law Fees vary from institute to institute. Corporate Law Fees range between INR 50,000 - 6,00,000 LPA.

The Corporate Law Syllabus varies from college to college. The Corporate Law Syllabus majorly covers topics such as Law of Contracts, Company Law, Business and accounting, Taxation, Competition Law, Dissertation, Bankruptcy Law, etc.

Corporate Law Jobs are offered in the fields of educational institutes, news & media, sales tax & excise departments, multinational firms, banks, business houses, legal consultancies, international organizations, regulatory bodies, judiciary, legal departments of public and private sector organizations, government departments, etc.

Corporate Law Salary depends on certain factors such as skills, experience, etc. Corporate Law Salary is decent and ranges from INR 2,50,000 LPA to INR 6,00,000 LPA. 

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

Corporate Law is one of the most well-known law courses. Corporate Law professionals are in huge demand throughout India and abroad and can get lucrative opportunities to work. 

Given below are some of the benefits of pursuing a Corporate Law:

Widespread Opportunities: There is a boom of job opportunities in the financial market, corporate sector, legal firms, etc. These industries are growing each day & thus the job scope for Corporate Law graduates keeps on increasing.

Scope of Higher Studies: After passing Corporate Law, one can also pursue higher studies to upgrade their skills and get an opportunity in well-paying firms. Some of the higher studies options after completing Corporate Law courses include LLD, MBA, etc. These courses further help in moving in the hierarchy.

Handsome Remuneration: After completing Corporate Law, graduates can earn anywhere between 2,00,000 to 7,00,000 LPA depending upon their skills. 

Choice of Entrepreneurship: Individuals after completing Corporate Law also have an option of using their degree & the acquired skill sets to practice independently and begin their own businesses or corporate legal firms.

Corporate Law skills can help one advance their career and get a good Corporate Law Salary. The Corporate Law skill set includes the following skills:

Attention to Details

Logical Reasoning

Legal Enforcement

Legal Understanding

Legal Communication

Problem-Solving Skills

Social Awareness

Reliability

Leadership Skills

Property Law Knowledge

Legal Studies

Constitutional Law

Legal Awareness

Commitment

Sound Judgement

Maturity & Sound Temperament

Legal Writing

Legal Reading

Listening Skills

Legal Advice

Writing Skills

Legal Counsel

Reading Comprehension

Administrative Law

Concentration

Legal Advice

Fluency

Clarity of Speech

Interest in Research

Integrity

Ability to work long hours

Objectivity

Convincing Power

Good Presentation Skills

Persuasiveness

Hard-Work

Confidence

Analytical Intellect

Ability to Assimilate and analyze Facts

Confidentiality

Numerical Ability

 

Eligibility  

To pursue Corporate Law, aspirants need to fulfill the minimum eligibility requirement of the law college in order to get admission in the Corporate Law Course. Every law college has a different set of eligibility norms that need to be fulfilled. If the candidate fails to meet the eligibility requirement of the law college, his or her application will be considered invalid. Mentioned below are the complete details of the eligibility criteria for pursuing Corporate Law that students need to meet in order to enroll in the Corporate Law Course.

1. Undergraduate Level Eligibility: To pursue UG Corporate Law, the candidate must have passed the Class XII examination or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Candidates must have secured minimum marks of 50%- 60% in the qualifying examination to get admission to the UG Corporate Law Course.

2. Postgraduate Level Eligibility: To pursue PG Corporate Law, candidates must have completed an LLB degree or its equivalent degree. Candidates must have secured minimum marks of 50%- 60% in the qualifying examination to get admission to the PG Corporate Law Course. Candidates who have completed a 5-year Integrated Law Course are also eligible for admission to the PG Corporate Law Course.

3. Numerous law colleges have their own set of eligibility that need to be fulfilled before taking admission into that particular law college. Law college targets different conditions that a candidate must fulfill to ensure his/ her admission to study Corporate Law Course.

Entrance Exams Details 

Listed below are the entrance exams required to qualify for admission into law colleges in India:

1. AP LAWCET- Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test

2. CLAT- Common Law Admission Test

3. AILET- All India Law Entrance Test

4. LSAT- Law School Admission Test

5. AIBE- All India Bar Examination

6. TS LAWCET- Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test

7. MH CET- Maharashtra Common Entrance Test

8. NLIU Entrance Exam, LL.M. Entrance Exam

9. Bharati Vidyapeeth University LL.M. Exam

10. Delhi University LL.M. Entrance Exam

11. Jamia Millia Islamia University LL.M. Entrance Test

Degree Course Syllabus 

The entire syllabus of Corporate Law varies from college to college and level to level. The major topics of Corporate Law are represented below in the tabular form: 

Law of Contracts

Company Law

Legal Method

Business Accounting 

Principles of Taxation

Law & Justice in a Globalising World

Securities & Finance Markets

Corporate Governance

Project Finance

Law & Finance

Competition Law

Dissertation

Bankruptcy Law 

Corporate Reconstruction 

Comparative Public Law

Legal Reasoning

Top Colleges 

The top colleges offering Corporate Law with their location & Corporate Law Fees are given below:

College Name

Location

Corporate Law Course Fees

Mahatma Gandhi Law College

Hyderabad 

-

Symbiosis Law School

Pune

INR 21,500

O.P.Jindal Global University, Jindal Global Law School

Sonepat

INR 3,50,000

National Law University

Jodhpur

INR 1,82,000

University School of Law & Legal Studies

New Delhi

-

SCLU- School of Law, Christ University

Bangalore

INR 1,30,000

New Law College- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University 

Pune

-

NLSIU Bangalore

Bangalore

INR 2,88,850

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

Patiala

INR 2,40,000

NLIU Bhopal

Bhopal

INR 1,70,000

West Bengal National Law University of Juridical Science

Kolkata

INR 1,90,000

Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University 

Lucknow

INR 1,20,000

Government Law College

Coimbatore

INR 4,000

School of Law - GITAM University

Visakhapatnam

INR 1,05,000

Kriti P Mehta- School of Law

Mumbai

INR 1,26,500

Indian Law Institute

New Delhi

INR 26,500

VIT Law School

Chennai

INR 85,000

NLU Trichy- Tamil Nadu National Law University

Tamil Nadu

INR 80,000

Course Fees 

Corporate Law Course Fees vary from level to level and college to college. Corporate Law Course Fees at the UG level range from INR 50,000 to 1,00,000 LPA. Corporate Law Course fee at the PG level ranges between INR 2,50,000 and 6,00,000 LPA. Diploma Corporate Law Course Fees range from INR 15,000 to 30,000. Doctorate Corporate Law Course Fees range from INR 1,50,000 to 2,50,000 LPA.

Given below are some of the popular Corporate Law Jobs one can excel with Corporate Law: 

Corporate Lawyer: The Corporate Lawyer ensures the commercial legality of all transactions. Corporate Lawyers possess knowledge of statutory rules and regulations passed by the Government of the country.

Legal Advisor: They work to offer legal advice related to contractual & regulatory problems to any business, disputes or individuals etc.

Associate Advocate: Associate Advocates manage and solve legal disputes on behalf of their clients by negotiating contracts and settling claims etc.

Lecturer: After completing a Corporate Law PG degree one can become a lecturer in college or university and teach Corporate Law to the students and also educate them to lead their future in Corporate Law.

Legal Counsel: Legal counsel represents an organization/individual in legal disputes, and they advise the Board of Directors and executives about legal challenges.

Law Administrator: Law administrators support lawyers at a firm/ company by doing the work assigned to them. They do research, draft documents, manage schedules, and look into the daily operations of administration.

Legal Publisher: One who by himself or his agents makes a legal thing publicly known; one engaged in the circulation of legal books, legal pamphlets, and other legal papers.

Financial Analyst: A Financial Analyst helps companies and teams make the most of their finances. They provide legal cum financial guidance and advice on how much they should invest in stocks or bonds. They also assess which investments could bring the optimal return for their worth.

Administrative Law Judge: Administrative Law Judge is empowered to initiate disciplinary action against the judicial officers including the District Judges.

Compliance Officers: A compliance officer is an individual who ensures that a company complies with its outside regulatory and legal requirements as well as internal policies and bylaws.

Business Lawyer: A business lawyer educates clients on applicable laws and best practices, and represents them when an issue arises in a corporate setup.

Corporate Events Associates: Work is to conduct meetings, conventions, and events and coordinate all facets of events & professional meetings. They look into meeting locations, transportation, and other related stuff.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

Corporate Law graduates are hired by many legal firms, organizations, and educational institutes. Some recruiters hire Corporate Law professionals for legal advice purposes and others hire Corporate Law graduates for inculcating law in young minds. Among the innumerable recruiters for Corporate Law, the top recruiters are mentioned below: 

1. Vahura

2. Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co.

3. BEEL

4. Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

5. Repco Bank

6. Hyundai

7. IBM

8. Attorney Associate

9. Infosys

10. HMT Ltd.


      





Corporate Law Salary

Corporate Law Salary depends upon certain skills such as legal understanding, good communication, sound judgment, and legal advice. Corporate Law Salary varies across Corporate Law Job profiles. Tabulated below are the popular Corporate Law Jobs with their salary details.

Corporate Law Jobs

Corporate Law Salary

Corporate Lawyer

INR 3,00,000-7,00,000 LPA

Legal Advisor

INR 3,00,000-6,00,000 LPA

Legal Counsel

INR 5,00,000-8,00,000 LPA

Lecturer

INR 4,00,000-7,00,000 LPA

Associate Advocate

INR 3,00,000-5,00,000 LPA

Corporate Events Associate

INR 2,50,000-5,00,000 LPA

Law Administrator 

INR 3,00,000-7,00,000 LPA

Legal Publisher

INR 1,70,000-3,00,000 LPA

Administrative Law Judge

INR 90,000-2,76,000 LPA

Business Lawyer

INR 5,50,000-7,00,000 LPA

Compliance Officers

INR 2,80,000-6,80,000 LPA

Financial Analyst

INR 6,50,000-42,00,000 LPA

Course Scope And Career Options 

Individuals interested in careers such as Legal Counsel, Legal Advisor, Law Officer, Corporate Lawyer, and so on, should pursue a degree in Corporate Law. Corporate law jobs are available in both the private and semi-private sectors. Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D., L.L.D., or even an MBA might consider corporate law.

A corporate law expert can also work in the enlisted:

1. Paralegal

2. Conflicts Expert

3. Legal Secretary

4. Legal Support Officer

5. Legal Recruiter

6. Researcher

7. Lecturer/Professor

Admission Process 

Every law college has a separate admission process for Corporate Law. A candidate is shortlisted on the basis of the selection process of the law college. Listed below are the points that institutes consider before enrolling students in law programs.

1. Colleges grant admission to the students on the basis of the marks scored in the related entrance exam.

2. Certain universities conduct their individual entrance examination before considering applicants for admission to the college while other universities accept the marks scored by the candidate in the common entrance examination.

3. Some colleges provide admission to the candidates on the basis of merit. The marks obtained by the student in the qualifying examination are also considered before admitting them to the course.