Faculty of Law

Integrated BA. LL.B

GLS University has been established with the objective of providing an ideal and creative learning environment and continuing the tradition of excellence in education of the sponsoring body of the University, viz., Gujarat Law Society (GLS).

Since its inception, GLS University took a pioneering role by offering programmes in several disciplines such as Business Management, Computer Technology, Commerce, Business Administration, design, Law and Research etc. The courses offered at GLS University have high preference and acceptance in the student community as well as in the corporate fraternity.

About Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law, a constituent department of GLS University is a premier destination for students interested in establishing a virtuous career in Law and aiming to become torch bearers of Justice. Faculty of Law has emerged as the most preferred destination for legal education.

The college has an advantage of senior and well experienced faculty members in the field of Law. The senior practicing advocates also contribute in teaching and providing experiential learning to law aspirants. The teaching pedagogy includes: classroom discussions, case studies, interactive presentations, guest lectures, expert sessions, seminars, conferences, and case law methods coupled with intensive practical training through moot courts.

It is worthy to note that Faculty of Law has ventured in all possible educational arenas by organizing International Conferences, National Moot Court Competitions, National Sports Fest, various seminars at National and International level. It has now become the epicenter where knowledge liberates; ideas are conceptualized and shaped into existence.

The untiring contribution made by Faculty of Law has enabled the college to secure a position in Forbes Legal Powelist 2020 as one of the most promising and top law schools.

Undergraduate Programme:

Key Differentiators:

  • Impressive Heritage Building.
  • Air-conditioned Smart Classrooms, Computer Labs, Moot Court Hall, Sports Ground and Auditorium.
  • Well qualified, full time faculty members as per BCI guidelines.
  • Out-standing scholastic and non-scholastic performances
  • Intensive mooting and debating exercises.
  • Mentoring sessions by the law experts.
  • Special lectures by renowned personalities of the legal fraternity.
  • An epicentre of various International and National events.
  • Internship facilities.

Legal Luminaries at Various Events of Faculty of Law

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Dignitaries Visited Faculty of Law

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Total: Ten Semesters

Clinical Centres

CAREERS IN LEGAL FIELD

  1. A law graduate can be a public prosecutor, solicitor general or a part of private legal firms after gaining required experience.
  2. The law graduate can become judges
  3. A lawyer can work in the Ministry, government departments and various legal agencies.
  4. Law graduates have a good prospect to work in UK, Canada and USA. The law firms in these countries offer various positions to Indian students.
  5. Law graduates can work as Legal Manager in Public and Private undertakings
  6. Law Graduates can offer Para-legal services and can work as Legal Analyst, Document Drafting Lawyer who specializes in drafting various documents
  7. Law graduate can work as Legal Journalist with media houses
  8. Above all teaching positions in law are always available in Law Universities.

B.A LL. B PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

BA LLB - Course Matrix

Five-Year Integrated B.A. LL.B

COURSE MATRIX

SEMESTER I

Sr.No.
Subjects Credits
1. English Communication 4
2. Sociology Paper – I(Introduction to sociology) 4
3. Political Science Paper – I (Political Theory) 4
4. Principles of Psychology Paper – I(Introduction to psychology) 4
5. Law of Contract 4
6. Law of Tort (including MV Accident and Consumer Protection Laws) 4
Sub Total 24

SEMESTER II

Sr.No.
Subjects Credits
1. English Literature and Legal Writing 4
2. Paper-II (Social Institutions and Stratification) 4
3. Political Science Paper-II (International Relations and Organizations) 4
4. Principles of Psychology Paper – II (Social Psychology) 4
5. Special Contract 4
6. Legal History 4
Sub Total 24

SEMESTER III

Sr.No.
Subjects Credits
1. Sociology Paper – III (Social Problems and Social Change in India) 4
2. Psychology Paper – III (Criminal Psychology) 4
3. Law of Crimes – I 4
4. Law of Crimes – II 4
5. Legal Theory / Jurisprudence 4
6. Family Law – I 4
Sub Total 24

SEMESTER IV

Sr.No.
Subjects Credits
1. Sociology Paper – IV (Women & Society) 4
2. Political Science Paper –III (Indian Political System and Constitutional Framework) 4
3. Company Law 4
4. Constitutional Law – I 4
5. Constitutional Law – II 4
6. Family Law –II 4
Sub Total 24

SEMESTER V

Sr.No.
Subjects Credits
1. Sociology Paper – V (Sociology and Law) 4
2. Administrative Law 4
3. Public International Law 4
4. Labour Law – I 4
5. Labour Law – II 4
6. Interpretation of Statutes 4
Sub Total 24

SEMESTER VI

Sr.No.
Subjects Credits
1. Sociology Paper – VI (Sociology and Criminal Justice) 4
2. Law of Property 4
3. Environmental Law 4
4. Animal Protection Law 4
5. Human Rights Law and Practice and Humanitarian law 4
6. Legal Language 4
Sub Total 24

SEMESTER VII

Sr.No.
Subjects Credits
1. Taxation Law 4
2. Media Law 4
3. Criminal Procedure Code 4
4. Law of Evidence 4
5. Principles of Banking Law and Negotiable Instrument 4
6. Rehabilitation of Criminals and Juveniles in Society and Law 4
Sub Total 24

SEMESTER VIII

Sr.No.
Subjects Credits
1. Health Law 4
2. Land Laws 4
3. Civil Procedure Code 4
4. Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration 4
5. Insurance Law 4
6. Private International Law 4
Sub Total 24

SEMESTER IX

Sr.No.
Subjects Credits
1. Cyber Law 4
2. Intellectual Property Law 4
3. Competition Law 4
4. Humanitarian and Refugee Law 4
5. Drafting, Pleading and Conveyance 4
6. Dissertation 4
Sub Total 24

SEMESTER X

Sr.No.
Subjects Credits
1. Public Interest Lawyering, Legal Aid, and Para-Legal Services 4
2. Professional Ethics 4
3. Forensic Science and Crime Detection Method 4
4. Penology &Victimology 4
5. Advanced Drafting 4
6. Moot Court Presentation 4
Sub Total 24
Grand Total (1 – 10 Semesters) 240 Credits

SPECIAL LECTURES BY EXPERTS ON CAMPUS

Distinguished Guests in Special Lectures

Shri Vijaybhai Rupani

Former Chief Minister of Gujarat

Smt. Smriti Irani

Union Cabinet Minister of Women and Child Development

Mr. Harish Salve

Talk Topic: The Subtle Art of Advocacy: Prospective Challenges of Legal Profession

Judicial Colloquium

Hon'ble Ms.Justice Indira Banerjee

(Judge, Supreme Court of India)

Hon'ble Ms Justice B.V.Nagarathna

(Judge, Supreme Court of India)

Hon'ble Ms.Justice Bela M Trivedi

(Judge, Supreme Court of India)

Honourable Justice Deepak Mishra

Former Chief Justice

Supreme Court of India

Mr. Mukesh Patel

International Tax Expert, Columnist and TV Analyst

Mr. Devang Nanavati

(Senior Advocate, High Court of Gujarat)

Honourable Mr Justice Swatanter Kumar

Former Chairperson, National Green Tribunal

Former Judge Supreme Court of India

Mr. Deepak Makvana,

Life Coach, Founder and CEO Biz Tea

Mr.Dhaval Dave

(Senior Advocate, High Court of Gujarat)

Prof.(Dr.) S. Shanthakumar (Director, GNLU)

Mankind in Catastrophe: Glancing the ‘Take Away’

Ms.Madhavi Divan,

Solicitor General, Supreme Court of India

Dr. Megha Bhatt

(founder SciKnow Tech, Educationist and Woman Scientist)

Speaker: Swami Syama Chaitanya

Former World Bank Official

Topic: Dharma: Law and Indian Society

Mr. Nagesh Sood,

Advocate, High Court of Gujarat

Topic: Relevance of Human Rights in Pandemic: National and International Responses

Mr. Edgardo Antonio Sobenes Obregon

Consultant in Public International Law and President, Nicaraguan Branch of the ILA,

Hon’ble Mr. Justice P.B. Majmudar

(Former Judge, High Court of Gujarat)

Topic: Learn to live in Pandemic Situation with Positivity

Annual Events Organised

Skill Development

Internship Programme

Adhering to the guidelines of Bar Council of India, the Faculty of Law has designed an internship programme spanning over five years.

Year Agency where internship will be Undertaken
First Year (Sem I & II) Non-Government Organisation/Social Sector
Second Year (Sem III & IV) Trial Court (Criminal)
Third Year (Sem V & VI) Trial Court (Civil)
Fourth Year (Sem VII & VIII) High Court/Supreme Court
Fifth Year (Sem IX & X) Law Firms/Corporate Office

Students’ Achievements

The students of Faculty of Law have shown academic achievements, participated in national competitions and received awards and trophies.

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Faculty of Law
GLS Campus
Opp. Law Garden, Ellisbridge
Ahmedabad – 380 006
Phone: +91 079-26443434
Email: illb@glsuniversity.ac.in
Website: www.glsuniversity.ac.in