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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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