Reader's Digest - Are you curious about the placements for LLM students at IIT Kharagpur? Wondering about the job opportunities & salary range? Read this blog till the end to get all answers on IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement!

Did you know that Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL), also known as IIT Kharagpur Law? It has a dedicated Career Development Centre that manages the campus placement process.

IIT Kharagpur offers various training programs to enhance students' soft skills, professional communication, and personality through career counselling by industry experts.

As a matter of fact, all 27 eligible LLM students were placed with a median salary of Rs. 12,00,000. It's impressive, isn't it?

IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement (PG 2-Year Course) - NIRF Report 

As per the NIRF report 2022, here is the date for placement at IIT Kharagpur for LLM courses:

Particulars	Statistics
Total Number of Students in a Batch	27
Total Number of Eligible Students	27
Total Number of Students Placed	27
Median Salary Offered	INR 12,00,000 per annum

Eligibility Criteria for IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement

• You must provide the probable degree recipients in the convocation as certified by the Academic Section. 
• All the final-year law postgraduate students who have successfully completed their credits are eligible. 
• Once you are eligible and have registered for IIT Kharagpur LLM placements, you cannot register again, even if you haven't graduated yet.
• So, it's essential for you to carefully consider your decision to register, especially those with multiple backlogs (unregistered) or a CGPA of less than 6.

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Registration Process of IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement

Keep the necessary details ready to fill out the profile as mentioned below:

• You can build three different CVs by choosing desired items as per your choice.
• Once all three CVs are built and frozen, no further changes can be made.
• Only registered students will be able to take part in the further process.
• All other students will be treated as Not Interested/Off-Campus/Non-CDC track.
• Moreover, you must apply separately depending on the eligibility set by a company.

De-registration Process of IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement

Did you know that the IIT Kharagpur Law Career Development Centre (CDC) offers placement facilities to every student, but only once during their academic program?

If you register for placement and fail to obtain your degree that academic year, you won't be eligible for placement the following year.

However, you can apply for the CDC to cancel your placement registration. 

Application Process of IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement

• After successful registration, you can view the eligible companies list to apply.
• Once you apply to a company, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions mentioned by the corresponding company, and CDC will agree to participate in the complete process.
• You shall be treated as placed if you are not registering in Phase II.
• Once applied, you can withdraw from a specific company only till the last date of CV submission for that company.
• Once applied to a company, no withdrawal is permitted beyond the CV submission deadline.

Selection Process for IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement

• Once offered, you will have to accept the offer within the deadline, failing which the offer stands cancelled. Moreover, you will be treated as placed.
• If you have multiple offers on a single day/slot, in such case, you have to choose one offer within the specified deadline.
• Once selected, you will not be able to apply and take part in the further placement process.

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Pre-assessment Test at IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement

Did you know that the IIT Kharagpur Law Career Development Centre (CDC) conducts a pre-assessment test every academic year for graduating students?

The test score is shared with recruiters to help them identify suitable candidates. The CDC decides the test format to ensure it benefits the students.

All registered students for the placement drive must appear for the test, and the date and procedure must be notified on the CDC notice board. It's a great opportunity for students to showcase their skills and knowledge, isn't it?

Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) & Pre-Placement Interview (PPI) for IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement 

A Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) is a job offer given to you if you have completed an internship with a company. You have to accept or reject the PPO before the deadline specified by the CDC. If you reject the PPO within the deadline, you can participate in further placement by submitting your CV.

On the other hand, a Pre-Placement Interview (PPI) is an opportunity given to you if you have interned with an agency. If the agency wishes to offer a PPI to you, they have to inform the CDC beforehand.

The CDC will then inform you to submit your CV and express your interest in the PPI. The agency has the privilege to call you at any stage of the selection process that will be held at the IIT Kharagpur campus.

It's important to note that while PPOs and PPIs can be great opportunities for students, it's essential to carefully consider the offer and weigh the pros and cons before accepting or rejecting it.

Compete Process of IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement

Are you curious about the process of IIT Kharagpur LLM placements and how it works? Let's dive in!

Pre Placement Talks [ PPT ] for Final Placements

The IIT Kharagpur Law Career Development Centre (CDC) manages the entire placement process.

It all starts with Pre-Placement Talks (PPT), where companies visit the campus and give presentations about their company, job profiles, and recruitment process. These talks help students understand the job requirements and prepare for the upcoming interviews.

Job Notification Form

Once the PPTs are done, the CDC releases the Job Notification Form, which lists the job profiles offered by the companies and their eligibility criteria. You then fill out the form and apply for the job profiles that interest you.

Final Placement

The final placements begin after the application process is complete. The companies visit the campus and conduct interviews and selection rounds.

The CDC supports the students by conducting mock interviews, resume-building workshops, and career counselling sessions to help them prepare for the interviews.

After the selection process, the companies make job offers to the selected students. If needed, the CDC then helps you negotiate the job offer and finalize your employment agreements.

Top Job Profiles Hired at IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement 

Here's a table of the top job profiles available for LLM students, their required skills and qualifications, and their scope in the legal industry:

Job Profile	Skills and Qualifications Required	Scope in the Legal Industry
Legal Advisor	Strong knowledge of laws and regulations, excellent analytical skills	Advise clients on legal matters, draft legal documents, and represent clients in legal proceedings
Legal Consultant	Excellent communication skills, expertise in legal research	Provide expert advice on legal issues to clients, develop legal strategies and solutions for complex legal problems
Legal Analyst	Strong analytical skills, proficiency in legal research, familiarity with legal software and tools	Analyze legal data, prepare legal reports and presentations, assist lawyers in preparing cases
Corporate Counsel	Strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, expertise in commercial law	Advise companies on legal issues, ensure compliance with regulations, negotiate and draft contracts
Compliance Officer	Strong knowledge of laws and regulations, attention to detail	Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, develop compliance policies and procedures
Intellectual Property Manager	Expertise in IP laws and regulations, strong research and analytical skills	Manage intellectual property assets, oversee patent and trademark applications, and provide legal advice on IP matters

Top Companies at IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement 

Here's a list of law firms and companies that visit IIT Kharagpur for LLM placements:

• Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
• Khaitan & Co.
• Trilegal
• L&T
• Reliance
• TATA

Salary Packages Offered at IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement 

Look at the table to know the salary packages at IIT Kharagpur for LLM courses:

Job Profile	Salary Package
Legal Advisor	Rs. 8-12 lakhs per annum
Legal Consultant	Rs. 6-10 lakhs per annum
Legal Analyst	Rs. 5-8 lakhs per annum
Corporate Counsel	Rs. 10-15 lakhs per annum
Compliance Officer	Rs. 4-7 lakhs per annum
Intellectual Property Manager	Rs. 12-18 lakhs per annum

Specialisation-wise Jobs & Salary IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement 

Here's a table for IIT Kharagpur LLM specialisation-wise jobs and salaries:

Specialization	Job Profiles Offered	Salary Range
Corporate Law	Corporate Counsel, Legal Advisor, Legal Analyst	Rs. 6-15 lakhs per annum
Intellectual Property Law	Intellectual Property Manager, Legal Counsel	Rs. 10-20 lakhs per annum
Human Rights Law	Human Rights Activist, Legal Researcher	Rs. 3-10 lakhs per annum
Cyber Law	Cyber Law Consultant, Cyber Crime Lawyer	Rs. 6-12 lakhs per annum
Environmental Law	Environmental Lawyer, Policy Analyst	Rs. 5-12 lakhs per annum

Suggestions on CV Creation for IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement

Here are suggestions on CV creation for LLM Placement at IIT Kharagpur:

• Use concise and short statements.
• Avoid unnecessary details.
• Provide only details you can back up with appropriate evidence –use your course credentials, work experience, interests and achievements for evidence.
• Provide evidence of your skills.
• Never exaggerate or lie.
• Make it clear, concise and to the point.
• Do not use “CAPITAL LETTERS” for description.
• Double-check your spelling and grammar.
• Use persuasive and positive language.
• For using bullet points, please copy the bullet points from a Word document. While copying, please maintain the alignment.

Pre & Post Placement Scenario for IIT Kharagpur LLM Placement

Here are some of the most common scenarios faced by students during the placements:

Situation: (a) Mr X submitted his CV through ERP, and the deadline was also over. Now he comes to the CDC team to add details to the CV.

Ans: As per CDC policy CV, once submitted through the CDC portal, cannot be changed or withdrawn after the submission date.

Situation: (b) Miss. Y applied for 3 companies, but she missed the PPT presentation of agency C. Now she wants to sit for the assessment of agency C.

Ans: As per CDC policy, a student can submit his/ her CV to those companies only for which he/ she had attended the agency PPT.

Situation: (c) Mr A submitted his CV to an agency. When the process of assessment was about to start, he got some tips from his seniors/well-wishers and wanted to pull him off from the assessment process.

Ans: As per CDC policy, once a student has submitted his/ her CV, he/ she cannot withdraw himself/ herself from any part of the selection process.

Situation: (d) Miss. B applied for two companies: C and D. She got an offer of placement from agency C which she rejected, and agency D did not select her. Now she wants to apply to other companies also.

Ans: Once a student gets an offer from any agency, he/ she will be removed from the subsequent selection process, even if he/ she rejects that offer. CDC follows: “–One-student-one job policy”.

Situation: (e) Mr X applied for two companies: Y and Z. He got an offer of placement from both companies. The CDC team informed him to convey his decision/choice within the stipulated time, which he violated.

Ans: Once a student has received multiple offers, it is his/ her responsibility to inform the CDC team about his/ her decision before the stipulated deadline. If he/ she fails, disciplinary actions will be taken against him.

Situation: (f) Miss. C sat in the pre-assessment test conducted by the CDC team. She did not take that test seriously. She did not know that the hiring companies would share the scores. After knowing that, she came before the CDC team with a request not to disclose her marks to the hiring agency.

Ans: As per CDC policy, the scores of the pre-assessment test being conducted by the CDC team will be shared with the hiring agency. Hence, the request of Miss C was not obliged.

Situation: (g) Mr E went for an internship, got the PPO and accepted the offer. Mr E met with the CDC team with a request to allow him in the CV submission process to participate in the campus placement.

Ans: As Mr E already got a PPO and accepted that offer, he would be removed from the subsequent selection process. But if he rejects the PPO and informs the CDC team within the deadline indicated by CDC, he would be allowed to submit his CV to participate in the campus placement process.

Situation: (h) Ms F informed CDC that a company had called her on her mobile phone and tried to fix a time schedule for an interview. She wants to confirm from CDC whether it is allowed.

Ans: Ms F has been informed that CDC does not authorize any process where the company is calling the students in their personal capacity. All the communications regarding tests, interviews etc., are published on the CDC notice board with the date, time and venue. The information published in the CDC notice board is only valid and authenticated by CDC.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the LLM program at IIT Kharagpur Law offers excellent opportunities for students to build careers in various legal fields.