Introduction To Law

Introduction To Law

Uncover the Indian legal system: its Constitution's origins and impact, constitutional analysis, and Criminal Law essentials.

Course Instructor

Prof. Satya Prasoon

Duration

8 Weeks

Course Fee

500

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Introduction to Law, an 8-week course by Prof. Satya Prasoon (NALSAR, Hyderabad) offers a broad introduction to law, exploring its connection to morality and justice, and the diverse branches within it. A significant focus is placed on the Indian Constitution, including its history, structure, fundamental rights, and the role of the courts in upholding them through real-world case studies. The course also covers the fundamentals of criminal and private law, alongside an overview of emerging legal fields. Learning is reinforced through in-class MCQ assignments, culminating in a take-home exam involving legal problem-solving.

Course Instructor

Prof. Satya Prasoon

Prof. Satya Prasoon
Professor, NALSAR Hyderabad

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Content Overview

Course Duration: 8 Weeks

Week 1: Introduction to Law

  • Law, Morality and Justice
  • Branches of Law
  • Career Opportunities in Law – New Trends

Week 2: Practical applications & scenarios

  • Indian Constitution as Fundamental Law
  • History of the Constitution Making in India
  • Structure of the Indian Constitution- Federalism & Separation of Powers
  • Citizens, State and the Constitution – Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties

Week 3: Courts, Citizens and the Constitution: Fundamental Rights

  • Kind of rights given to citizens, individuals and social & religious groups.
  • Why does any law cannot violate fundamental rights given in the Constitution?

Week 4: Introduction to Criminal Law – Crimes & Legal Defenses

  • How is criminal law different from civil law
  • Legal Glossary in Criminal Law explained
  • Ingredients of a crime – mens rea and actus reus
  • Legal Defenses - Insanity, Involuntary Intoxication, Age, Self-Defense

Week 5: Introduction to Private Law: Contracts & Torts

  • Concepts of Contract Law will be explained.
  • Nature and Legal Remedy under Tort Law will be explained

Week 6: Applications

  • New Areas in Law - Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Law, Arbitration Law, Technology Law
  • The new areas of law will be discussed.

Week 7: Courtroom, procedures

  • Revision of Substantive Concepts in Law

Week 8: Revision, CLAT

  • Preparation for CLAT – Skills and Basics

Live Sessions: Weekly live interactive sessions on Saturdays

Course Eligibity

Students from partnered schools in any stream of Class X, XI and XII

Assessment Layout

Assignments: The course includes the release of 4 bi-weekly online assignments (every alternate week). Students need to attempt at least 3 of these assignments and must achieve a minimum score of 40 marks in each to be eligible for the certificate.

Take-Home Project: An optional project consisting of questions that cover all the topics from the theory videos, accompanied by a small project report.

Final Exam: An optional online final exam designed to assess the knowledge gained throughout the course, which can only be attempted after completing and submitting the required assignments and the take-home project.

Certificate Acquisition

Participation Certificate - Check Sample Certificate

To receive this participation certificate, a student must pass 3 out of 4 assignments with an average score of at least 40 marks.

Completion Certificate - Check Sample Certificate

To receive this completion certificate, a student must fulfill the following criteria:

  1. A student must pass 3 out of 4 assignments with an average score of at least 40 marks.
  2. Submission of the take-home project is mandatory for the student.
  3. Once the above two conditions are satisfied, the student should attempt the final exam and must receive a minimum score of 40 marks.