Marine law or maritime law can be a great option for those who want to pursue their career in the Marine industry. As global trade grows, the maritime law programs help professionals for the critical role that maritime law plays in the commercial and logistics sectors. In this article, we will discuss the marine law courses offered by Gujarat Maritime University.

LLM in Maritime Law

This program offers specialized knowledge in maritime law including admiralty law, marine insurance, and international maritime conventions.

  • Eligibility: Minimum 55% marks in Bachelor's degree in law (LLB).
  • Selection Process: Written test and interview.
  • Duration: 1 year (full-time)

LLM in International Trade Law

This course covers the legal frameworks of international trade, contract law, WTO and the solving disputes.

  • Eligibility: Minimum 55% marks in Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
  • Selection Process: Written test and interview.
  • Duration: 1 year (full-time)

Executive Development Program (EDP) in Maritime Law

It is an intensive course which provides working professionals with an opportunity to update their knowledge in the field of maritime law.

  • Eligibility: A bachelor's degree in any field with work experience in the relevant field.
  • Selection Process: Application review and interview.
  • Duration: One year with flexible contact hours.

EDP in International Trade Law

Like the Maritime Law EDP, this program is designed for legal practitioners who want to specialize in international trade law.

  • Eligibility: Any undergraduate degree together with relevant working experience.
  • Selection Process: Application review and interview.
  • Duration: One year with flexible contact hours.

Ph. D. in Maritime Law

This research-based program enables scholars to advance the knowledge of maritime law through study and research.

  • Eligibility: A Master's degree in law with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC).
  • Selection Process: Written test, review of research proposal, and personal interview.
  • Duration: Minimum 3 years to maximum 6 years. (both full-time or part-time available)

Career Opportunities

The graduates of these marine law courses can get placed at various positions in the maritime and international trade industries. Those include-

  • Maritime Lawyer: Admiralty law and practice; ship arrest; marine insurance; maritime contracts; representing clients in admiralty courts.
  • Shipping Company Legal Advisor: Offering legal advice to shipping firms on legal requirements, agreements, and litigation.
  • Port and Terminal Legal Consultant: Providing legal consultancy services to port authorities and terminal operators on operational and development issues.
  • International Trade Lawyer: Helping firms with international transactions, contracts and arbitration.
  • Maritime Arbitrator: Acting as an impartial third party in maritime dispute resolution processes.
  • Legal Officer in International Organizations: Cooperating with organizations such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) or the World Trade Organization (WTO).
  • Academic and Research Roles: Practicing in universities and research institutions that focus on maritime and trade law.
  • Compliance Officer: Compliance with international maritime laws and trade regulations in multinational business entities.

Final Words

The above mentioned courses offered by Gujarat Maritime University can help students to become a professional in this industry. At GMU, you can also study mba in shipping and logistics to get jobs at management positions in big companies.