Faculty of Law, PES University was established in 2017, under the guidance of our Hon’ble Founder and Chancellor, Dr. M. R Doreswamy, with a vision of establishing a global law school. The institution is also guided and mentored by several legal luminaries like Justice M.N Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India.

Become part of a vibrant international network of exceptional and ambitious graduate scholars at one of India’s premier law schools. Situated in the heart of Bengaluru, our one-year LL.M. programme offers a rigorous academic foundation and the opportunity to develop advanced expertise in specialized areas of law. Designed for efficiency and impact, the programme’s accelerated structure empowers students to fast-track their careers and gain a distinct competitive advantage in the global legal arena.

Our LL.M. programme is delivered by distinguished faculty and industry practitioners, ensuring that every aspect of your learning is informed by cutting-edge research and real-world relevance across jurisdictions. The curriculum offers a diverse range of modules, including Commercial and Corporate Law, Technology Law and Intellectual Property Rights. Whether you aspire to explore a broad spectrum of legal disciplines or specialize in a focused area of research, the Faculty of Law provides the academic flexibility and intellectual depth to support your goals.

The Faculty of Law, is working with an intent to create an enlightened and industrious fraternity of law students seeking to make an impact in the field of law and contribute constructively to society. This endeavour was undertaken with an intent to blend academic rigour and excellence with application and practical exposure in order to create a holistic experience for learning and to produce a professionally superior and ethically strong workforce.

Introducing one Year LLM program allows PESU to diversify its academic offerings, attracting a broader range of students with varied educational

backgrounds. It strengthens PESU’S reputation as a hub for legal education, fostering interdisciplinary research and innovation in the legal field. The program creates opportunities for industry collaborations, and alumni engagement, enhancing the PESU’s professional network and placement prospects.

1. Career Transition for Graduates
2. Flexibility for working professionals
3. Increased demand for legal professionals
4. Diversified carrier options
5. Need for specialisation in the legal profession
6. Promote interdisciplinary Learning
7. Strengthens research in law and technology
8. Aligns with the global education trend
9. Encourages Collaboration between Disciplines
10. Globalisation and international legal practice

• Complete your LLM degree in just 1 year giving you a head start in industry
• Gain practical skills with pro-bono opportunities offered at the Centre for policy, research and drafting and Legal services clinic, allowing you to provide legal advice and give back to the local community.
• Develop your skills and legal knowledge by taking part in mooting, trial, ADR and debating competitions.
• Access specialist careers support from our in-house placement centre.

Our programs include specialized courses, legal service initiatives, industrial visits, and seminars by legal luminaries. Each course and project is designed to build distinct skillsets in research, advocacy, and problem-solving—vital competencies for aspiring lawyers. From research paper writing and class presentations to moot court exercises and case simulations, students develop critical skills essential for a successful legal career.

• Research-Driven Learning – Essential Skill Development: Research is fundamental to the lawyer’s craft. At PES University, students have access to premier national and international law databases, including Manupatra, SCC Online, Hein Online, LexisNexis and JSTOR. This access supports comprehensive research training, with elective courses across four specialized groups, enabling students to tailor their expertise.
• Experiential Learning: By means of Teaching Practice, students gain firsthand experience in teaching law thereby bridging the gap between legal theory, pedagogy and classroom engagement. Additionally, through Legal Services, the students work on real and stimulative legal cases under faculty supervision. Further, Moot Court and simulations provide practical exposure to courtroom advocacy through internal or external competitions. Centre for Policy, Research and Drafting ensures sufficient experience to students in research and policy drafting arenas.
• Zero Hour – Insights from Leading Minds: Every week, prominent speakers, including Civil Servants, Judges, Lawyers, Policy Makers, and Industry Experts conduct engaging sessions on contemporary topics. Past guests have included top experts in law, public policy, management, and the arts. These interactions open doors to invaluable networking and mentorship opportunities.

• PESU Legal Eagle: From the beginning, students participate in a unique program, which provides hands-on experience in legal practice. This program allows students to apply classroom knowledge in the real-world.
• Student-Centric Committees and Skills Development: A vibrant collection of student-run-committees organizes events, conferences, competitions and skills-building workshops.

Legal Services Clinics are established with a twin objective of inculcating an attitude amongst the students to provide effective legal and para legal services to the poor and marginalized sections of the society who have difficulty accessing the judicial system. Additionally, it also provides a centre to improve the clinical legal skills of the students. Demonstrating our commitment to society, we have adopted five villages to provide legal services to the under privileged.

As per PESU Policy

The assessment system of the course is designed to cultivate legal acumen and critical thinking in students. These courses entail classroom teaching and include a continuing assessment component comprising assignments, research papers, presentations, class participation, moot court exercises, response papers, etc. The assessment approach is employed to foster continuous learning.

As part of the 1-year LL.M programme, students will be offered common courses (mandatory for all students), and Specialisation based electives. Common courses provide an introduction to an area of study. These include foundational law subjects as well as interdisciplinary courses (See table below).

All courses are generally for four credits. Each student is required to successfully complete a total of 40 credits, comprising a combination of core courses and elective modules, to fulfil the requirements of the programme.

The students will be offered common courses and specialisation based content to explore their areas of interest in a systematic and comprehensive manner, PESU offers a wide range of elective courses. In addition to PESU’s own faculty, electives are often taught by practitioners and other experts who come in as Guest Faculty. This allows students to interact with and learn from a pick of the very best in diverse areas of law.