B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
The programme blends classroom instruction, laboratory or field practice and continuous internal assessment. Students a…
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Integrated and postgraduate law programmes with moot court training, a legal aid clinic and court internships.
Department Of Legal Studies
Legal Studies serves as the cornerstone for maintaining justice, upholding rights, and shaping the frameworks that govern societies. The field continues to evolve with the changing dynamics of the world, adapting to new challenges in global governance, human rights, and technology. One of the remarkable aspects of legal studies is its relevance across various interdisciplinary areas, including politics, economics, and international relations. This growing significance underscores the global demand for well-informed, skilled legal professionals. Swami Vivekananda University, one of the top-ranked universities in India, is committed to delivering quality legal education and fostering analytical thinking, integrity, and ethical practice among students, in alignment with its motto, Progress Through Knowledge
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BBA LL.B. (Hons.)
The programme blends classroom instruction, laboratory or field practice and continuous internal assessment. Students a…
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Read More about LL.B.(Hons.)Mission & Vision
The primary goal of the Department of Legal Studies is to advance knowledge and education in its field. The department serves various objectives, including:
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Education: Providing high-quality education at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level, equipping students with a solid foundation in both principles and practical skills.
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Research: Advancing the state of knowledge through research, with faculty and students working on projects that contribute to the discipline.
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Innovation: Encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, and supporting ideas that address real-world problems.
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Professional Development: Preparing students for their careers through internships, industry connections and structured training.
Core Values
The commitments that shape how the Department of Legal Studies teaches and works.
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Integrity: Honest conduct in study, assessment and research, upheld by a clear academic integrity policy.
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Excellence: Continuous improvement of curriculum, laboratories and teaching, guided by student feedback each semester.
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Collaboration: Open exchange between students, faculty, industry partners and other institutions.
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Inclusivity: Support for every student regardless of background, with mentoring for those who need it.
Salient Features
What a student gets access to in the Department of Legal Studies:
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Well-Equipped Laboratories: Practical work is mapped to the syllabus, with laboratories open beyond scheduled class hours.
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Industry-Aligned Curriculum: The syllabus is reviewed with industry members on the Board of Studies.
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Experienced Faculty: Doctorate and postgraduate faculty at a healthy student-to-teacher ratio.
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Training & Placement: Aptitude and interview training from the pre-final year, run by the central training and placement cell.
Why This Department
Reasons students give for choosing the Department of Legal Studies here:
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Hands-On From Year One: Laboratory and field work begins early rather than waiting for the final-year project.
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Mentoring: Every student is attached to a faculty mentor who follows their progress across the programme.
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Certifications: Value-added certification courses run alongside the degree.
Message Desk
Welcome to the Department of Legal Studies. Our work here is less about teaching a fixed set of tools than about building the foundation that lets a graduate pick up the next one on their own, because every discipline changes faster than a syllabus can be revised.
Our faculty combine teaching with active research, and our laboratories stay open to students who want to build something beyond the prescribed practicals. Alongside the syllabus we run projects, industry visits and certification courses, so a student leaves with a record of work as well as a transcript.
If you are considering this department, come and see the campus - talk to the students and the teachers, not just the prospectus.
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Department of Legal Studies