Dhirubhai Ambani University SoL invites applications for the 1-Year LLM programme 2026

Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law (DAU-SOL) has announced admissions for its One-year LL.M programme 2026.

The programme adopts a Three-Stage Admission Process, with Phase 1 currently open and upto 60% of the total seats being filled in this round.

Admission process

The university has confirmed that admissions will be completed across 3 phases for a total intake of 25 seats, with 60% of the seats earmarked for Phase 1 admissions.

Phase 1

• Last date to apply: April 30, 2026

• DLAT entrance examination: May 3, 2026

• Online interview: May 4-16, 2026

Phase 2

• Last date to apply: June 20, 2026

• DLAT entrance examination: June 28, 2026

• Online interview: July 1-15, 2026

Phase 3

• Last date to apply: July 20, 2026

• DLAT entrance examination: July 25, 2026

• Online interview: July 27 - August 14, 2026

The programme remains fully compliant with Bar Council of India (BCI) guidelines, while going beyond conventional postgraduate legal education through a mandatory one-week international research tour integrated into the academic structure.

This enables students to engage directly with global regulators, legal institutions, policy bodies, and technology ecosystems abroad, creating a rare bridge between doctrinal learning and comparative legal exposure.

India’s globally integrated 1-Year LL.M

Structured for the contemporary legal ecosystem, the LL.M at DAU-SOL is offered entirely on-campus at Gandhinagar, ensuring immersive faculty engagement, peer collaboration, and intensive legal research.

While the programme is non-residential, on-campus accommodation is available for female students, making it particularly accessible for women professionals and scholars relocating for higher studies.

Fee structure

• ₹4,00,000 – with international study tour

• ₹3,00,000 – without international study tour

This makes the programme one of the few in India to offer choice-based global immersion within a professionally curated LL.M ecosystem.

5 advanced LL.M verticals aligned with emerging legal markets

AI, Data Protection & Technology Law (Switzerland – Study Tour)

Explore the legal framework of Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, data governance, and digital ethics.

International Exposure: Study visit to Switzerland, home to global AI think-tanks and privacy innovation centres.

Aviation Law (France – Study Tour)

Dive into one of the world’s most specialised legal domains — aviation safety, compliance, accident investigation, and aerospace regulation.

International Exposure: A week-long visit to France, including exposure to the aviation ecosystem and leading aerospace institutions.

Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration (London – Study Tour)

Master the complexities of infrastructure regulation, FIDIC contracts, dispute resolution, and international arbitration practice.

International Exposure: Visit to London - Programme aligned with global construction and arbitration standards.

ESG, Carbon Markets & Sustainability (Netherlands – Study Tour)

A future-focused programme on climate law, carbon trading, sustainability policy, and ESG compliance.

International Exposure: Visit to the Netherlands, Europe’s sustainability hub and pioneer in green regulatory frameworks.

Judicial Administration & Justice (Netherlands – Study Tour)

Understand modern judicial systems, court administration, legal technology, and justice reforms.

International Exposure: Visit to ICJ - Hague Academy of International Law – globally admired for efficient and transparent judicial practices.

Global faculty, industry experts, and research-led learning

The academic architecture of the programme is built on a distinguished mix of

• International faculty from leading universities

• Senior law firm practitioners

• Sectoral industry experts

• Regulatory specialists

• Researchers shaping global legal scholarship

This interdisciplinary model ensures that learners acquire not only conceptual mastery, but also practice-ready strategic insight across emerging legal sectors.

A curated 1-week international research tour

A defining feature of the LL.M. is the curated international study tour, where students gain first-hand exposure to

• Comparative legal systems

• International regulators

• Policy institutions

• Technology and compliance hubs

• Cross-border legal best practices

• Global professional networks

This pedagogical design transforms the LL.M. from a classroom qualification into a transnational legal leadership experience.

Why DAU School of Law?

The programme stands apart for its:

• Internationally benchmarked curriculum

• Industry mentorship model

• Research-intensive pedagogy

• Global faculty collaborations

• Placement and internship support

• Cross-sector opportunities in technology, ESG, aviation, arbitration, and judicial governance

• Direct interaction with scholars, regulators, and policy leaders

For legal professionals seeking specialisation, international visibility, and industry relevance within a one-year format, DAU’s LL.M. offers one of the most intellectually compelling pathways in India’s postgraduate legal education landscape.

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