Below is a detailed breakdown of the Law curriculum for Ajeenkya D Y Patil University Pune’s Bachelor of Laws program. This table outlines all core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory components across the three years (6 semesters).
| Semester | Course Code | Full Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW-101 | Introduction to Jurisprudence | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | LAW-102 | Constitutional Law I | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | LAW-103 | Legal Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| 1 | LAW-104 | English for Legal Writing | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| 1 | LAW-105 | Law of Contracts I | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | LAW-106 | Law of Torts I | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | LAW-107 | Legal Research & Writing Lab | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| 2 | LAW-201 | Constitutional Law II | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-102 |
| 2 | LAW-202 | Law of Crimes I | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 2 | LAW-203 | Property Law | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 2 | LAW-204 | Law of Evidence | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 2 | LAW-205 | Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| 2 | LAW-206 | Law of Contracts II | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-105 |
| 2 | LAW-207 | Moot Court Workshop | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| 3 | LAW-301 | Corporate Law I | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-206 |
| 3 | LAW-302 | Human Rights Law | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 3 | LAW-303 | Environmental Law | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 3 | LAW-304 | International Trade Law | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 3 | LAW-305 | Criminal Justice Reform | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-202 |
| 3 | LAW-306 | Intellectual Property Law | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 3 | LAW-307 | Civil Procedure | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-204 |
| 4 | LAW-401 | Corporate Law II | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-301 |
| 4 | LAW-402 | Public International Law | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 4 | LAW-403 | Family Law | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 4 | LAW-404 | Commercial Law | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 4 | LAW-405 | Constitutional Law III | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-201 |
| 4 | LAW-406 | Legal Writing & Advocacy Lab | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-104 |
| 4 | LAW-407 | Final Year Thesis Project | 4-0-0-4 | All previous semesters |
| 5 | LAW-501 | Advanced Topics in Corporate Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-401 |
| 5 | LAW-502 | Human Rights Advocacy | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-302 |
| 5 | LAW-503 | Climate Change and Environmental Regulation | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-303 |
| 5 | LAW-504 | International Arbitration | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-402 |
| 5 | LAW-505 | Law of Cybersecurity & Data Protection | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 5 | LAW-506 | Dispute Resolution Techniques | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-407 |
| 5 | LAW-507 | Internship & Industry Exposure | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-407 |
| 6 | LAW-601 | Capstone Research Project | 6-0-0-6 | LAW-507 |
| 6 | LAW-602 | Legal Policy Analysis | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-501 |
| 6 | LAW-603 | Advanced Constitutional Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-405 |
| 6 | LAW-604 | Public Interest Litigation | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-302 |
| 6 | LAW-605 | Law of International Humanitarianism | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-402 |
| 6 | LAW-606 | Specialized Seminars in Legal Ethics | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-205 |
| 6 | LAW-607 | Dissertation & Thesis Defense | 4-0-0-4 | LAW-601 |
Advanced departmental elective courses include:
- Law of Cybersecurity & Data Protection: This course examines the legal challenges posed by digital technologies, including data breach laws, privacy regulation frameworks, and cybersecurity compliance strategies. Students engage with current legislation like GDPR and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
- International Arbitration: Designed to prepare students for complex international disputes, this course covers procedural rules, enforcement mechanisms, and the role of arbitration in resolving cross-border conflicts. Students participate in simulated arbitration proceedings.
- Climate Change and Environmental Regulation: This course explores how environmental laws are shaped by scientific evidence, policy decisions, and global commitments like the Paris Agreement. Students analyze case studies involving environmental litigation and regulatory reforms.
- Advanced Constitutional Law: This advanced subject deepens understanding of constitutional interpretation methods, fundamental rights, and judicial review processes. Students engage with landmark judgments from the Supreme Court of India and international constitutional courts.
- Public Interest Litigation: This course focuses on litigation strategies used to advance public interest causes, particularly those involving marginalized communities, civil liberties, and government accountability. Students examine successful PIL cases and draft original petitions.
- Law of International Humanitarianism: This course investigates the legal framework governing armed conflict, war crimes, humanitarian intervention, and protection of civilians in times of crisis. Students study the Geneva Conventions and their application in modern conflicts.
- Dissertation & Thesis Defense: Students complete an original research project on a chosen topic under faculty supervision. This culminates in a formal thesis defense, demonstrating scholarly rigor and analytical skill.
- Legal Policy Analysis: This course equips students with tools for analyzing legal policies from economic, social, and political perspectives. Students assess the effectiveness of existing laws and propose reforms based on empirical data and stakeholder feedback.
- Law of Cybersecurity & Data Protection: This course delves into the legal dimensions of cybersecurity, including cybercrime prosecution, digital forensics, and corporate liability in case of security breaches. Students learn to apply legal principles in real-time threat scenarios.
- Specialized Seminars in Legal Ethics: Through interactive seminars, students explore ethical dilemmas in legal practice, professional conduct standards, and moral reasoning in decision-making processes. Guest speakers from legal professions share insights on ethical challenges.
The department’s philosophy on project-based learning emphasizes experiential education that bridges theory and practice. Students engage in mini-projects during their third year, focusing on issues such as drafting contracts, preparing legal opinions, or conducting policy research. These projects are supervised by faculty mentors and often culminate in presentations or written reports.
The final-year capstone project is a significant undertaking involving independent research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students select topics aligned with their interests and career goals, ensuring relevance to contemporary legal challenges. The process includes proposal development, literature review, data collection, analysis, and writing. The final deliverable is a comprehensive thesis that contributes original insights to the field of law.
Faculty mentors are assigned based on student preferences, academic performance, and research interests. The selection process considers both faculty availability and compatibility with student aspirations. Regular progress reviews ensure students stay on track and receive timely feedback throughout their project journey.