Course Structure Overview
The Law program at Mangalayatan University Jabalpur is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, practical skills, and real-world applications. The curriculum spans three years and includes core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory courses.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | LAW-101 | Legal Methodology and Research | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | LAW-102 | Indian Constitution | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | LAW-103 | Tort Law | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | LAW-104 | Contract Law | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | LAW-105 | Criminal Law | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | LAW-106 | Property Law | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | LAW-107 | Legal Writing and Communication | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| I | LAW-108 | Introduction to Legal Ethics | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| II | LAW-201 | Family Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-103, LAW-104 |
| II | LAW-202 | Constitutional Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-102 |
| II | LAW-203 | Civil Procedure | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-105 |
| II | LAW-204 | International Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-102 |
| II | LAW-205 | Corporate Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-104 |
| II | LAW-206 | Environmental Law | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | LAW-207 | Moot Court and Advocacy Skills | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| II | LAW-208 | Legal Research Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-101 |
| III | LAW-301 | Human Rights Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-102, LAW-202 |
| III | LAW-302 | Intellectual Property Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-104 |
| III | LAW-303 | Banking and Financial Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-205 |
| III | LAW-304 | Criminology and Penology | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-105 |
| III | LAW-305 | Comparative Law | 3-0-0-3 | LAW-204 |
| III | LAW-306 | Legal Drafting and Pleadings | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-107 |
| III | LAW-307 | Law and Technology | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-208 |
| III | LAW-308 | Advanced Moot Court | 2-0-0-2 | LAW-207 |
Departmental Elective Courses
Students in their second and third years can choose from a wide range of departmental electives to deepen their understanding of specific legal areas:
- Human Rights Law: This course explores the theoretical foundations of human rights, international instruments, regional frameworks, and domestic enforcement mechanisms. It also covers contemporary issues such as refugee law, gender justice, and corporate accountability.
- Intellectual Property Law: Students learn about patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and digital rights protection. The course includes case studies on major IP disputes and policy debates surrounding intellectual property in the digital age.
- Corporate Law: This elective focuses on company law, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. It provides practical insights into the legal challenges faced by businesses in a globalized economy.
- Criminology and Penology: This course examines criminal behavior, punishment systems, rehabilitation programs, and corrections policies. It also analyzes crime statistics and evaluates the effectiveness of various law enforcement strategies.
- Environmental Law: Students explore environmental legislation, pollution control laws, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development practices. The course includes discussions on international environmental treaties and domestic legal frameworks.
- International Law: This subject delves into the principles of public international law, treaty-making, diplomatic relations, dispute resolution mechanisms, and human rights in a global context.
- Banking and Financial Law: This course covers financial regulations, banking operations, securities law, insurance law, and monetary policy. It prepares students for careers in financial institutions and regulatory bodies.
- Comparative Law: Students compare legal systems across different countries, analyzing how laws are shaped by cultural, historical, and political contexts. This comparative approach enhances understanding of global legal trends and practices.
Project-Based Learning
The department emphasizes project-based learning to foster critical thinking, research capabilities, and practical application of legal knowledge. Students engage in both mini-projects and a final-year capstone thesis under faculty mentorship.
Mini-Projects: In the second year, students undertake a mini-project focusing on a specific area of law. These projects involve extensive research, analysis of case studies, and preparation of legal memoranda or reports.
Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project: In the third year, students select a thesis topic under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The project involves in-depth research, legal analysis, and presentation of findings. This process develops advanced writing skills and deepens expertise in a chosen specialization.