Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Maritime University, Bangladesh

About the Programme:
LLM in Maritime Law Program is a specialized post graduate course offered under the Department of Maritime Law & Policy. The duration of the program 18 months (3 semesters). The Program is designed to develop the students with an expertise in the field of Maritime Law by imparting theory cum practically focused legal education of global standard. After successful completion of this Program a student will be professionally competent to choose his career as a specialized lawyer, judge, teacher, researcher, legal executive in the corporate sector and in the international organizations. M. Jur Program is offered to develop knowledge & skills of mariners in the fields or Maritime Law.The duration of each semester is 26 weeks.

Eligibility for Admission:
Every applicant must fulfil the admission requirements as prescribed by BSMRMU. The minimum requirements for admission into the program are:

1. A candidate with LLB degree with minimum CGPA 2.50 or second class or its equivalent from any public university or from any well reputed private university is eligible for admission.
2. A candidate with third division / third class or equivalent at any level of educational examinations (SSC, HSC, and Graduation) is not eligible for admission in this program.
3. Mariners with minimum 5 years of service experience may apply for Masters in Law Program. In such case, the degree title will be M. Jur. Students of M. Jur program will have to complete few additional courses prescribed under this curriculum.
4. Applicants with GCE must have passed at least five subjects in O level (including mathematics) and at least two subjects in A level. However, applicant having more than two ‘D’ grades in O level and/or more than one ‘D’ grades in A level shall not be eligible for admission.
5. Applicants having at least two years job/professional experience shall be given preference.
6. Foreign applicants shall apply through their respective embassy.