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'''The School of Law, Christ University''', ("SLCU") formerly known as Christ College of Law is one of the professional undergraduate schools of [[Christ College, Bangalore|Christ University]]. It is situated in [[Bangalore]], [[India]]. The parent University, a premier educational institution, is an academic fraternity of individuals dedicated to the motto of excellence and service and already has a proven history of success in the field of education. |
'''The School of Law, Christ University''', ("SLCU") formerly known as Christ College of Law is one of the professional undergraduate schools of [[Christ College, Bangalore|Christ University]]. It is situated in [[Bangalore]], [[India]]. The parent University, a premier educational institution, is an academic fraternity of individuals dedicated to the motto of excellence and service and already has a proven history of success in the field of education. Christ University has students from all states of India and 23 foreign countries. |
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SLCU is located in the sprawling 100 acre Christ University-Dharmaram College campus. |
SLCU is located in the sprawling 100 acre Christ University-Dharmaram College campus. |
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SLCU is approved by the Bar Council of India to conduct the five year B.A., LL.B. course. The successful completion of which will earn the student a B.A., LL.B. degree awarded by Christ University. SLCU has introduced for the benefit of its students numerous other value-added courses and programs aimed at putting the student on par with the standard of legal education imparted at the best international universities. The B.A., LL.B. course at SLCU is oriented towards the industry and is aided by an advisory board composed of some of the leading lights in the legal fraternity. |
SLCU is approved by the Bar Council of India to conduct the five year B.A., LL.B. course. The successful completion of which will earn the student a B.A., LL.B. degree awarded by Christ University. SLCU has introduced for the benefit of its students numerous other value-added courses and programs aimed at putting the student on par with the standard of legal education imparted at the best international universities. The B.A., LL.B. course at SLCU is oriented towards the industry and is aided by an advisory board composed of some of the leading lights in the legal fraternity. |
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Within the short span after it was established, SLCU has gathered a reputation within the judiciary as well as all the major law firms in India. SLCU faculty and the curriculum has been acknowledged as on par with internationally reputed institutions. SLCU has more funds allocated for expansion than any other law school in India. |
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There are a few things that set SLCU apart from the other law schools in India. |
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In a years span SLCU has established one of the best law libraries in India. The student- teacher ratio is higher at SLCU than at any other law school in India. SLCU has spent more funds than any other law school in India in its inception years towards establishing infrastructure. SLCU also boasts the most number of faculty members who have been trained at institutions of international repute. |
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Institutions like London School of Economics ("LSE") and Warwick University have already expressed interest in having our students over at these institutions for higher education. The Universities have also made presentations to students on what they look for in a candidate. |
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==Admission== |
==Admission== |
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School of Law, Christ University conducts an All India Entrance Test (AIET) at various centres across India |
School of Law, Christ University conducts an All India Entrance Test (AIET) at various centres across India in third Sunday of May every year. |
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Candidates who have passed their 10+2 examination or its equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks at the final examination are eligible to appear for the entrance examination. The candidates should also be below the age of 21 years as on 01 April of the year for which they are seeking admission. |
Candidates who have passed their 10+2 examination or its equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks at the final examination are eligible to appear for the entrance examination. The candidates should also be below the age of 21 years as on 01 April of the year for which they are seeking admission. |
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Persons who intend to apply must apply online at [http://app.christuniversity.in] and follow the instructions pertaining to submission of the form carefully. Shortlisted candidates after AIET, must go through a Group Discussion (GD), Personal Presentation (PP) and Personal Interview (PI). |
Persons who intend to apply must apply online at [http://app.christuniversity.in] and follow the instructions pertaining to submission of the form carefully. Shortlisted candidates after AIET, must go through a Group Discussion (GD), Personal Presentation (PP) and Personal Interview (PI). |
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Final Selection of the Candidates are based on the aggregate mark scored in Class X, XI/XII, AIET, GD, PP and PI. The Board of Management also look into the various reservation policies for Gender, Religion and home-state to have a healthy mix in the Class. Adhering the values of the University is a must for every selected candidate. |
Final Selection of the Candidates are based on the aggregate mark scored in Class X, XI/XII, AIET, GD, PP and PI. The Board of Management also look into the various reservation policies for Gender, Religion and home-state to have a healthy mix in the Class. Adhering the values of the University is a must for every selected candidate. Students from foreign countries and NRI's will be given due weightage which will be decided according to the number of applicants each year. |
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Admissions for students applying under International students category and Foreign National category have to go through a different application process. |
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==Course Structure and Faculty== |
==Course Structure and Faculty== |
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The faculty at SLCU is drawn from some of the best international and national universities such as the [[Pondicherry University]], [[London School of Economics]] ("LSE"), the [[University of Warwick]], [[Columbia University]], the [[University of Arizona]],the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences ("NUJS"), National Law School of India University ("NLSIU"),National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Delhi University ("DU")and [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] ("JNU"). The school also has an advisory board consisting of eminent personalities in the legal fraternity and civil service to advice and fine-tune the curriculum to the needs of the industry and the profession. Christ University's reputation as a provider of quality education itself attracts faculty from all over India and outside of India. |
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==Moot Courts, Client Counselling and Other Activities== |
==Moot Courts, Client Counselling and Other Activities== |
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SLCU was also the venue for the Judges round table conference on Intellectual Property Rights in 2007. |
SLCU was also the venue for the Judges round table conference on Intellectual Property Rights in 2007. |
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==Infrastructure== |
==Infrastructure== |
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Revision as of 17:30, 23 October 2008
| Official Logo of Christ University. | |
| Motto | Excellence and Service |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 2006 |
| Chancellor | Dr. (Fr.) Augustine Thottakkara, CMI. |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. (Fr.) Thomas C. Mathew, CMI |
| Director | Fr. Thomas T.V., CMI |
| Location | |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://christuniversity.in |
The School of Law, Christ University, ("SLCU") formerly known as Christ College of Law is one of the professional undergraduate schools of Christ University. It is situated in Bangalore, India. The parent University, a premier educational institution, is an academic fraternity of individuals dedicated to the motto of excellence and service and already has a proven history of success in the field of education. Christ University has students from all states of India and 23 foreign countries.
SLCU is located in the sprawling 100 acre Christ University-Dharmaram College campus. SLCU is approved by the Bar Council of India to conduct the five year B.A., LL.B. course. The successful completion of which will earn the student a B.A., LL.B. degree awarded by Christ University. SLCU has introduced for the benefit of its students numerous other value-added courses and programs aimed at putting the student on par with the standard of legal education imparted at the best international universities. The B.A., LL.B. course at SLCU is oriented towards the industry and is aided by an advisory board composed of some of the leading lights in the legal fraternity.
Admission
School of Law, Christ University conducts an All India Entrance Test (AIET) at various centres across India in third Sunday of May every year. Candidates who have passed their 10+2 examination or its equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks at the final examination are eligible to appear for the entrance examination. The candidates should also be below the age of 21 years as on 01 April of the year for which they are seeking admission. Persons who intend to apply must apply online at [1] and follow the instructions pertaining to submission of the form carefully. Shortlisted candidates after AIET, must go through a Group Discussion (GD), Personal Presentation (PP) and Personal Interview (PI). Final Selection of the Candidates are based on the aggregate mark scored in Class X, XI/XII, AIET, GD, PP and PI. The Board of Management also look into the various reservation policies for Gender, Religion and home-state to have a healthy mix in the Class. Adhering the values of the University is a must for every selected candidate. Students from foreign countries and NRI's will be given due weightage which will be decided according to the number of applicants each year.
Course Structure and Faculty
The curriculum for the course is a mix of social science subjects and legal subjects. In the first two years, students are taught History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics along with value-added courses such as Introduction to Law and Legal Methods. After the first two years, it is mostly legal subjects that constitute the curriculum.
| Semester I | Semester II |
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| 1 English I | 1 Legal Methods & Interpretation of Statutes |
| 2 Economics I | 2 Law of Torts and Consumer Protection Law |
| 3 Sociology I | 3 Political Science I |
| 4 Introduction to Law | 4 History |
| 5 Legal Research and Writing | 5 Contracts I |
| Semester III | Semester IV |
| 1 Legal History | 1 Economics II (Law and Economics) |
| 2 Political Science II | 2 Constitutional Law II |
| 3 Constitutional Law I | 3 Family Law II |
| 4 Family Law I | 4 Law of Crimes |
| 5 Contracts II | 5 Law of Evidence |
| Semester V | Semester VI |
| 1 Political Science III | 1 Jurisprudence |
| 2 Criminal Procedure Code | 2 Company Law II |
| 3 Company Law I | 3 Administrative Law |
| 4 International Law | 4 Civil Procedure Code |
| 5 Labour Law | 5 Environmental Law |
| Semester VII | Semester VIII |
| 1 Law of Taxation | 1 International Human Rights Law |
| 2 Banking Law & Negotiable Instruments Act | 2 Property Law |
| 3 Intellectual Property Law | 3 Clinical Education II (Drafting) |
| 4 Clinical Education I (Moot Courts) | 4 English II (Law and Literature) |
| 5 Optional I | 5 Optional III |
| 6 Optional II | 6 Optional IV |
| Semester IX | Semester X |
| 1 Clinical Education III (Professional Ethics) | 1 Land Laws |
| 2 Arbitration Law | 2 Clinical Education IV (Public Interest Lawyering) |
| 3 Optional V | 3 Optional VIII |
| 4 Optional VI | 4 Optional IX |
| 5 Optional VII | 5 Optional X |
Moot Courts, Client Counselling and Other Activities
Students of SLCU have made their presence felt at national and international moot court and client counselling competitions. The current faculty has experience both in terms of participating in National and International Moot Court Competitions and training students to compete at these events and also judging international moot court competitions.
Apart from Moot Courts and Client Counselling events, the college also invites eminent persons from various disciplines to address the students. The following personalities have already addressed the students Justice Michael Saldanha, Former Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka; Mr. Frederick Kaplan, Public Affairs Officer United States Consulate; the speech-writer to the Canadian Prime Minister; Mr. Rajeev Gowda, eminent politician and Professor at IIMB; Dr. Sandeep Shastri, Director of the International Academy for Creative Teaching (iACT) and Mr. Upendra Baxi. The college expects that these events will motivate those students intending to pursue careers that are considered unconventional and challenging.
SLCU was also the venue for the Judges round table conference on Intellectual Property Rights in 2007.
Infrastructure
The students of SLCU have access to three different library facilities namely the General Library; the specialized Law Library and the online library
The General Library offers students an excellent selection of books and magazines on all subjects. The back issues of the leading management journals, Indian as well as international, and an EBSCO database consisting of 110 Journals and a monthly online commentary on Indian Economy through the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, are also available. The General Library and the Law library work from 9 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Along with 62,000 books and 173 journals and periodicals, there is a good collection of audio and videotapes for use of faculty and students. The library information is already computerised, which facilitates the use of the library with regard to the availability of books and articles. The library provides photocopying facilities to the faculty and students. CCL also subscribes to law specific online databases like Westlaw, HeinOnline, LexisNexis, JSTOR and Manupatra.
Sports and games facilities are provided on campus in order to attain physical growth and nurture sportsman spirit among students. The college has separate courts for most major games like basketball, football, volleyball and hockey. Intra-college and inter-college matches give students ample opportunity to develop their talents and skills.[1]
