Dear Student, Cyber law is that stream of law where all the cyber-crimes such as theft, fraud, etc. All of which are subject to the Indian Penal Code are addressed by the Information Technology Act, 2000. With advanced technology and changing times, almost all the processes are now going on IT platform. This is giving rise to increase of cyber-crimes in India as well as abroad. Cyber law is concerned with every individual these days. This is primarily because we all use internet in some or the other form daily. Internet is used when we create any account online, while performing e-commerce transactions, net banking, sending or receiving emails, surfing the net to take out some important information, etc. Scope:
There is a tremendous scope of cyber law in India as the number of activities through internet is on increase with the changing times, the requirement for cyber laws and their application is gathering momentum and hence the career option as a cyber-lawyer seems very lucrative option for students. The requirements of being a successful cyber lawyer:
Capability of analyzing a problem along with a deep understanding of the subject. Good observer and ready to accept challenges
The person should be technically aware of the changes taking place in the IT sector. Being quick and concerned to look at the web as an information provider are the other two qualities. As for this branch of law is concerned, there are several job opportunities which are on its way for students who aspire to be into cyber law. One can join as a cyber-consultant in an IT firm, police departments or in banks, or as research assistants in a law firm, or a technology firms, or as advisers to web developers, in the ministry of information & technology or in corporate houses and various law enforcement agencies. Most of the colleges or the universities that offers LL. M. 1 year have their own entrance examinations. IILM University Gurugram conducts interviews of prospective students. The admission is decided mainly on the credential and merits of the prospective students. For more details you can visit their website:
https://iilm.edu.in/law-admissions/The LL. M. programme is divided into three trimesters. There are three streams of one-year LL. M. Programme in IILM University School of Law; with specialisation in:
1. Corporate and Commercial Law
2. Criminal and Security Law
3. Alternate Dispute Resolution System.
