Curriculum

Course Structure Across All Semesters

Advanced Departmental Elective Courses

Advanced elective courses are designed to deepen students' understanding of specialized areas within the legal domain. These subjects reflect current trends and evolving demands in legal practice, ensuring relevance and applicability.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

This course explores the regulatory framework governing corporate entities, focusing on transparency, accountability, and ethical practices. Students study laws related to board composition, disclosure requirements, and anti-corruption measures. The course includes case studies from Fortune 500 companies, enabling students to understand practical implementation of governance principles.

Human Rights Law

This elective examines the intersection of human rights with international law, focusing on issues such as refugee protection, gender equality, and freedom of expression. Students analyze landmark judgments from regional and international courts, gaining insight into how human rights norms are interpreted and enforced globally.

Environmental Law and Climate Change

This course delves into environmental legislation, including pollution control laws, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation strategies. Students study national and international frameworks, such as the Paris Agreement, and explore legal mechanisms for addressing environmental degradation.

Intellectual Property Rights

Students learn about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The course covers global IP treaties, enforcement mechanisms, and emerging issues like AI-generated content and blockchain-based ownership systems.

Cybersecurity and Digital Rights

This course addresses legal challenges arising from digital transformation, including data privacy, cybersecurity regulations, and online safety laws. Students examine the role of governments and international bodies in regulating cyberspace while balancing individual rights and national security interests.

Public International Law

Focusing on state sovereignty, international disputes, and multilateral institutions, this course prepares students for careers in diplomacy, international organizations, and global legal practice. It includes analysis of recent developments in international law, such as climate change litigation and refugee rights.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

This course covers alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation, conciliation, and arbitration. Students learn about legal frameworks for international arbitration, negotiation strategies, and the role of domestic courts in enforcing arbitral awards.

Constitutional Law and Judicial Review

This elective provides an in-depth study of constitutional principles, fundamental rights, and judicial interpretation. Students analyze landmark judgments from Indian and foreign jurisdictions to understand the evolution of constitutional jurisprudence.

Criminal Justice Reform

Designed for those interested in legal reform and criminology, this course examines criminal law processes, prison reform, victim support systems, and rehabilitation programs. Students engage with NGOs and government bodies involved in justice reform initiatives.

Law and Technology

This course explores the impact of emerging technologies on legal practice, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital contracts. Students examine how these innovations affect legal frameworks and professional responsibilities.

Advanced Taxation Law

Focusing on complex tax regulations and compliance issues, this course prepares students for roles in tax advisory firms and government departments. It includes case studies of major taxation cases and analysis of international tax treaties.

Law and Gender Studies

This interdisciplinary course examines gender-based discrimination, reproductive rights, and legal frameworks protecting marginalized communities. Students study gender justice issues across different cultures and jurisdictions, understanding how law shapes social equality.

International Humanitarian Law

This course analyzes the legal framework governing armed conflicts, including the Geneva Conventions and their interpretations. Students explore recent developments in humanitarian law, such as accountability for war crimes and protection of civilians during conflict.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

This advanced elective delves into corporate governance structures, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance. It includes exposure to major regulatory frameworks like Sarbanes-Oxley and the Companies Act, 2013, with practical applications through case studies.

Moot Court and Advocacy Skills

This course focuses on developing advocacy skills through simulated court proceedings and mock trials. Students learn courtroom etiquette, legal argumentation, and evidence presentation techniques, preparing them for professional practice.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

Our department strongly believes in project-based learning as a means to foster deep understanding and practical application of legal principles. Projects are integrated throughout the curriculum to ensure students engage with real-world issues from their first year.

The mini-projects begin in the second semester, requiring students to select topics related to current legal trends or case studies. These projects involve research, analysis, and presentation skills, with faculty mentors guiding students through each stage of development.

By the final year, students undertake a capstone thesis project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. This involves extensive research into a chosen area of specialization, culminating in a comprehensive report and oral defense. The capstone project is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their mastery of legal concepts and contribute original insights to their field.