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Course List for Law Program

Advanced Departmental Elective Courses

Law and Artificial Intelligence: This course explores the legal implications of AI technologies, including algorithmic bias, autonomous decision-making systems, and liability frameworks. Students examine case studies involving AI in healthcare, finance, and transportation to understand how existing laws apply or need reform.

Human Rights in Practice: Focusing on real-world applications, this course combines theory with hands-on experience through internships at NGOs, international organizations, and government agencies. Students learn advocacy techniques, documentation methods, and legal strategies for promoting human rights.

International Arbitration: This advanced elective provides students with insights into global dispute resolution mechanisms. Topics include arbitration procedures, enforcement of awards, and the role of arbitral institutions like ICC and LCIA. Students engage in simulated arbitration exercises to develop practical skills.

Economic Law and Policy: This course delves into the intersection of economics and law, examining antitrust regulations, market competition, and regulatory frameworks. Students analyze economic models and policy impacts on legal outcomes, preparing them for roles in regulatory bodies or policy think tanks.

Legal Ethics in Practice: Designed to strengthen ethical reasoning, this course addresses contemporary issues such as conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and professional responsibilities. Through case studies and group discussions, students explore ethical dilemmas faced by practicing lawyers.

Law and Gender Studies: This interdisciplinary course examines how gender intersects with legal frameworks, focusing on discrimination, reproductive rights, and family law. Students engage in critical analysis of feminist jurisprudence and its application in contemporary society.

Advanced Cybersecurity Law: With increasing cyber threats, this course addresses legal challenges in cybersecurity, including data breaches, privacy laws, and digital forensics. Students learn to navigate regulatory compliance and understand the evolving landscape of cybercrime legislation.

International Humanitarian Law: This course focuses on international humanitarian law principles governing armed conflicts. Students study the Geneva Conventions, the Rome Statute, and case studies involving war crimes and accountability mechanisms in international courts.

Law and Social Justice: Exploring social justice through a legal lens, this course investigates civil rights, access to justice, and systemic inequalities. Students engage with community-based projects and learn how law can be used as a tool for social change.

Humanitarian Law: A comprehensive overview of humanitarian law, including international humanitarian law and human rights law. Students analyze historical conflicts and contemporary challenges such as refugee crises and humanitarian interventions.

Legal Advocacy Skills: This course enhances students' oral and written advocacy abilities through mock trials, public speaking, and courtroom preparation. Emphasis is placed on persuasive argumentation, cross-examination techniques, and presentation skills.

Advanced Legal Research Methods: Students develop advanced research skills using databases, legal analytics tools, and interdisciplinary approaches. The course includes training in legal writing, citation formatting, and scholarly publication.

Lawyer's Professional Development: This elective focuses on career planning, networking, and professional development for law graduates. Students receive mentorship, guidance on continuing education, and insights into diverse career paths in the legal profession.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

The department's philosophy on project-based learning is centered around experiential education that bridges theory and practice. Students are required to complete both mini-projects and a final-year capstone project to ensure they gain practical skills while applying theoretical knowledge.

Mini-projects, undertaken in the third and fourth semesters, are designed to give students early exposure to legal research and writing. These projects typically involve analyzing specific case law, conducting policy reviews, or preparing legal memoranda on contemporary issues. Each project is supervised by a faculty mentor and assessed based on research depth, clarity of argumentation, and adherence to legal standards.

The final-year capstone project requires students to choose a topic related to their area of interest within the law program. The project involves extensive research, legal analysis, and presentation preparation. Students are encouraged to collaborate with external organizations such as NGOs, law firms, or government agencies to ensure relevance and impact.

Faculty mentors play a crucial role in guiding students throughout the project process. They provide academic support, suggest resources, offer feedback on drafts, and facilitate connections with legal professionals who can provide insights into real-world applications.

The evaluation criteria for these projects include originality of research, logical reasoning, clarity of expression, adherence to legal standards, and overall contribution to the field. The final project is presented in a seminar format, allowing students to showcase their work to faculty, peers, and industry experts.