An LLM (Master of Laws) is most appropriate for those who have already acquired a law degree (LLB or equivalent) and want to specialize in a particular area of law. It is especially helpful for those planning to specialize in areas such as corporate law, international law, intellectual property, or human rights law. Lawyers who want better remuneration, international career prospects, or positions in research and academia are also helped by an LLM.
Moreover, lawyers wishing to make a career switch into advisory, compliance, or policy-making positions would find an LLM useful. It is pursued by most international students as a prerequisite to practicing law elsewhere in the world. Government administrators, judges, and academics who specialize in legal reform and policy-making can develop their research and analytical skills through an LLM. In all, it gives one an advantage in a competitive legal environment to gain career enhancement and academic distinction.