RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY

About us

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law was established in the year 1963 under the Third Five Year Plan based on the recommendations of the UGC. The courses offered here are a product of critical thought and careful experiment over many productive years. We offer an education characterized by a mixture of theory and practice and a commitment to public service. Over the past six decades, we have made significant progress in terms of restructuring of Courses and Syllabi, introducing new courses, experimenting with innovative techniques of imparting legal education and strengthening our roots in order to give due emphasis to the expanding horizons of the legal profession.

Presently, the Department has gained autonomous status on 1^st August 2020. The current syllabus is based on New Education Policy 2020 and includes the latest developments in the field of law and has been modified to make the syllabus skill based and career oriented.

At present, institutionalized instructions are offered in FOUR specializations in the department which include:

Group	Specialization	Intake Capacity
Group B	Constitutional Law and Administrative Law	25
Group C	Intellectual Property Laws	25
Group D	Business Law	25
Group G	Criminal Law	25

 

Our University adopted a Ph.D. Ordinance which permitted registration of students for the Ph.D. Programme in Law and it became effective from the academic session 1973-74.

The syllabus of each group is divided into four semesters. At the end of each semester, a University Exam is conducted.

For the First Semester there are two Common Mandatory Courses (including one Theory and one practical course), two Specialization Mandatory Course papers and one Elective paper (to be selected out of courses available). One compulsory theory paper is specially designed for developing skills of the students required for research work through understanding the recent advances in research and the recent developments in the concerned subject. Both Seminar and Law Teaching will be done under the personal guidance of the Mentor allotted as per the Mentor-Mentee scheme of the Department.

In the Second Semester there are two Common Mandatory Courses (including one Theory and On Job Training paper), two Specialization Mandatory Course papers and one Elective paper (to be selected out of courses available). On Job Training will be done under the personal guidance of the Mentor allotted as per the Mentor-Mentee scheme of the Department in order to enhance the career related skills for employability.

In the Third semester, there are two Common Mandatory Courses (including one Theory and Socio-Legal research Project), two Specialization Mandatory Course papers and one Elective paper (to be selected out of courses available).  Socio-Legal research Project Course will be done under the personal guidance of the Mentor under the Mentor-Mentee scheme of the Department which aims to develop and enhance the research skills among the students which involves use of techniques and tools of empirical and quantitative research.

In the Fourth semester, there are two Common Mandatory Courses (including one Theory and Dissertation), two Specialization Mandatory Course papers and one Elective paper (to be selected out of courses available). Dissertation will be done under the personal guidance of the Mentor as per the Mentor-Mentee scheme of the Department to develop the analytical skill towards understanding the rationale behind the contemporary trends in the field of Law.

For every paper the total marks allotted are 100, out of which 40 marks are kept for Internal Assessment and 60 marks for theory paper. For Internal Assessment, the students need to complete various academic activities like performance in internal examinations, attendance, assignments, paper presentations, poster presentations, case reviews, participation in conferences, seminars, legal literacy campaigns etc. The results are declared on the basis of overall performance of all four semesters.

We have the infrastructure to run our various courses, modern teaching aids like LCDs, a well-equipped computer lab with internet facility, Departmental Library, Water cooler etc. We have eminent faculties who are experts in their respective fields with a wide range of teaching experience. Our focus lies on imparting interdisciplinary education to our students which can broaden their horizon and open various avenues for them.

SHORT TERM AND LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

SHORT TERM GOALS:

1.     To make the students aware of the nature of the law and its formulation.

2.     To familiarize them with the basic principles underlying each course of study.

3.     To acquaint them with the evolutionary process of each law in the context of social, political, economic and other factors.

4.     The students will be required to study the subject matter in detail with the help of legislative, judicial and other materials.

5.     To imbibe in our students the ability to:

a)     Interpret and evaluate law, legal processes and legal institutions.

b)    Analyse factual situations and suggest probable legal solutions.

c)     Evaluate societal need, and suggest viable solutions through the modification of existing laws, processes and institutions.

6.     To familiarize the students with the use of the library and to develop the capacity to conduct research and collect reading material and reference material on a given topic through internet and use of computers.

7.     To introduce the students to Research Methodology and its practical applications.

8.     To train them in the writing of research papers/dissertations.

9.     To train the students in the recent developments relating to information technology.

 

The object of the LL.M. studies is not merely to prepare conscientious and competent members for the profession but it is expected to advance and disseminate knowledge of law and legal processes in the context of national development. The endeavour of the Department of Law is to look at law as an instrument for social change and human well-being. The course is aimed at inculcating in every student a sense of responsibility towards the society and towards one’s own country. This is done by developing in the students the ability to assimilate and utilize the studies and suggest law reform measures. The main object is to develop an all-round personality of every student who will become good citizen and will have respect for human life.

LONG TERM GOALS:

1.     The Department of Law to become the Centre for Excellence not only for teaching of law but also as a Research Centre at the Post Graduate level. The main thrust will not only be teaching within the classroom, rather to impart interdisciplinary education. Diverse subjects like law and technology, law and science, law and medicine, law and environment will be given importance.

2.     Law is constantly evolving at the local, regional, national and global level and we are required to keep up with the changing times. We are going to focus on career-oriented courses and restructuring our syllabus from time to time in order to incorporate the evolving needs.

3.     The Department will conduct interactions with Industry, Commerce, Government Agencies, Charted Accountants, Company Secretaries, Forensic Experts, eminent lawyers, Honourable Judges and other experts to keep the students abreast of newer developments in Law.

4.     We aim to set up a placement agency and to collaborate with industrial houses and other organizations and institutions to provide job opportunities to the students of the Department.

5.     We will continue to organize Seminars, Workshops, Refresher courses, Orientation courses as per the changing needs and circumstances to cater to different target groups.

6.     The Academy of Human Rights started under the aegis of the Department will become an independent institute in the days to come.

7.     To establish a Centre for Women Studies and Research in the Department

8.     The Department is looking forward to start publication of the Department in the form of Journals, monographs, books and other reading materials,

9.     The Department will try to establish linkages with the National and International institutions such as NHRC, ICRC, JAG Department – Indian Military Law, UNHCR, WTO, International Arbitration Council etc. and with defence services – Military, Indian Air Force and Police with a view to impart knowledge to our students.

 

ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY:

The curriculum is designed in such a way that it provides freedom to the students to choose courses from a list of electives and soft courses for earning credits under the Choice based Credit System (CBCS). An elective may be “Generic Elective” focusing on those courses which add generic proficiency to the students. An elective may be “Discipline centric” or may be chosen from an unrelated discipline.

Each student of LL.M. course has to select and study one elective core course paper in third and fourth semester from the list of the electives provided for each semester. They are free to choose their Internal Activity team mates and are allowed to choose interdisciplinary topics for carrying out seminar paper, law Teaching topics, socio-legal research and Dissertation.

The students have an option to register for value–added certificate courses, which are offered beyond the regular working hours (wherein Transfer Certificates are not required).

 BEST PRACTISES OF THE DEPARTMENT

Consultation with its teachers in all aspects of administration of courses including revision courses in ascertaining the relevance of P.G. Courses with Industry.

Decentralization of responsibility for conducting and organizing Seminars, Workshops, Guest lectures etc.

Involvement of students in curricular and extracurricular activities including organization and conduct of sports and other recreational activities.

Continuous interaction with business community through informal contact with them in terms of getting concrete inputs for designing and redesigning courses for LL.M.

With the view to help students who are unable to engage coaching classes, the Department organizes competitive coaching for the students who are appearing for NET/ SET/JMFC half yearly.