Course Structure Overview
The Law program at Lnct Vidhyapeeth University Indore is structured over three years, divided into six semesters. Each semester carries a minimum of 15 credit hours and includes core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions designed to reinforce practical understanding.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | LAW-101 | Introduction to Law | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | LAW-102 | Constitutional Law I | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-101 |
| I | LAW-103 | Civil Procedure | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-101 |
| I | LAW-104 | Legal Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-101 |
| I | LAW-105 | English for Legal Professionals | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| I | LAW-106 | History of Law | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-101 |
| I | LAW-107 | Law Lab I | 1-0-0-1 | - |
| II | LAW-201 | Constitutional Law II | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-102 |
| II | LAW-202 | Criminal Law I | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-101 |
| II | LAW-203 | Contract Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-101 |
| II | LAW-204 | Torts and Compensation | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-101 |
| II | LAW-205 | Property Rights | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-101 |
| II | LAW-206 | Law Lab II | 1-0-0-1 | LAW-107 |
| III | LAW-301 | Criminal Law II | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-202 |
| III | LAW-302 | Corporate Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-203 |
| III | LAW-303 | Human Rights and International Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-101 |
| III | LAW-304 | Intellectual Property | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-203 |
| III | LAW-305 | Environmental Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-101 |
| III | LAW-306 | Law Lab III | 1-0-0-1 | LAW-206 |
| IV | LAW-401 | Dispute Resolution Mechanisms | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-203 |
| IV | LAW-402 | Public International Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-303 |
| IV | LAW-403 | Banking and Financial Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-203 |
| IV | LAW-404 | Digital Contracts and Cybercrime | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-101 |
| IV | LAW-405 | Legal Writing and Research | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-101 |
| IV | LAW-406 | Law Lab IV | 1-0-0-1 | LAW-306 |
| V | LAW-501 | Advanced Corporate Governance | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-302 |
| V | LAW-502 | Human Rights in Practice | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-303 |
| V | LAW-503 | Trade and Commercial Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-402 |
| V | LAW-504 | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-101 |
| V | LAW-505 | Special Topics in Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-101 |
| V | LAW-506 | Law Lab V | 1-0-0-1 | LAW-406 |
| VI | LAW-601 | Final Year Thesis/Project | 6-0-0-6 | All previous courses |
| VI | LAW-602 | Internship Program | 3-0-0-3 | All previous courses |
| VI | LAW-603 | Capstone Seminar | 2-0-0-2 | All previous courses |
Advanced Departmental Electives
Departmental electives offer students the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest within the broader field of law. These courses are designed to provide depth and expertise in particular domains:
- Human Rights Law: This course examines the theoretical foundations of human rights, focusing on international instruments, regional mechanisms, and domestic implementation strategies. Students engage with contemporary issues such as refugee protection, gender equality, and minority rights.
- Corporate Governance and Regulation: Students study the legal frameworks governing corporate behavior, including board responsibilities, financial reporting standards, insider trading regulations, and shareholder rights.
- Environmental Law and Policy: This course explores legal tools for environmental protection, including pollution control laws, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development principles.
- Digital Contracts and Data Protection: With the rise of e-commerce and digital services, students learn about the legal aspects of online transactions, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), cybercrime prevention, and digital identity management.
- International Trade Law: Students analyze the legal structures governing international commerce, including WTO agreements, bilateral investment treaties, customs procedures, and dispute settlement mechanisms.
- Banking and Financial Services Regulation: This course covers regulatory frameworks for financial institutions, securities markets, insurance law, and consumer protection in banking services.
- Criminal Procedure and Evidence: A comprehensive exploration of procedural rules governing criminal trials, including the admissibility of evidence, judicial discretion, and constitutional protections against self-incrimination.
- Intellectual Property Rights: Students study patent law, copyright regulations, trademark enforcement, and trade secret protection across different jurisdictions and industries.
- Constitutional Interpretation: This course focuses on methods of constitutional interpretation, judicial review processes, and the role of courts in shaping constitutional meaning through precedent.
- Public International Law: Students examine the legal relationships between nations, international organizations, and non-state actors, covering topics like sovereignty, territorial disputes, diplomatic immunity, and war crimes tribunals.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a method of deepening understanding and preparing students for real-world legal practice. Mini-projects are assigned during the first two years, encouraging collaborative research and critical analysis of current legal issues. These projects involve identifying problems, conducting literature reviews, formulating arguments, and presenting findings in both written and oral formats.
The final-year thesis or capstone project is a significant component of the program. Students select topics aligned with their career interests and work under the supervision of faculty mentors. Projects may range from empirical studies on judicial behavior to policy proposals for legislative reform. The evaluation process includes peer review, faculty assessment, and public presentation before an expert panel.