The Public Petition dated 11-11-1839 initiated the establishment of Madras University. It was in January 1840 with Mr. George Norton as its President, that the University Board was constituted. In 1854 after a lapse of 14 years, the Government of India formulated a systematic educational policy for India and as a sequel to this on 5th September 1857 by an act of legislative council of India the University was established. The University was organized in the model of London University. 

Madras University is the mother of almost all the old Universities of southern India. The University area of jurisdiction has been confined to, however, 3 districts of Tamil Nadu in recent years. This is consequent to establishment of various universities in the State and demarcation of the University territories. This University has been growing from strength to strength while widening its teaching and research activities.

The Organization structure of Madras University encompases:

• The Senate
• The Syndicate
• The Academic Council
• The Faculties
• The Finance Committee
• The Board of StUMies

The University is offering M.L. degree course in the following branches under Private Study (Non semester) for the academic year through English Medium only. 

Eligibility:

A pass in B.L/ L.L.B., from a recognized University under regular pattern (10+2+3+3) or (11+1+3+3) of study.

Eligibility to Guide:

Any full time Law Teacher of Law College/ University Department with M.L. Degree with minimum of 2 years Teaching Experience is eligible to Guide.