Advancing the frontiers of
legal education for a Digital India

Vidyashilp University:
At the forefront of Legal Studies

Law Admissions Open 2025

BCI Approved vide BCI Notification
BCI: D: 755: 2023 (LE / Std: 27.05.2023)

Experiential Learning

Domain Expertise

Diverse and inclusive community of
students, faculty and staff

Vidyashilp University is located in the heart of Bengaluru, the innovation hub. As deep tech, commerce, art, finance, and business start-ups flourish in the digital space, how do antitrust provisions and intellectual property protections such as copyrights, trademarks, and patents uphold the rights of authors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and other creators? Vidyashilp University endeavors to be at the forefront of legal studies and practice in critical areas that will impact the contribution of such innovations. Based on the guidelines of the Bar Council of India (BCI), the 5-year Law Programs at VU sets a student up to emerge as a leader and future change-maker in this thriving and innovative economy.

Emphasis on both foundational and emerging domains of law with a progressive curriculum for modern legal scholarship

A curriculum that goes beyond the classroom and moot court to engage with legal and local bodies

Experiential learning through a range of clinics, externships, simulations and competitions, and other pro bono community service opportunities

Vidyashilp University is the culmination of an outstanding 4-decade legacy of the Vidyashilp Education Group. The University offers a disruptive learning experience that is intellectually, personally, and socially transformative. With a carefully curated curriculum, the University aims to nurture the next generation of courageous change-makers, endowed with the knowledge and skills to address the grand challenges of a globalized world.

B.A, LL.B (Hons)

BCI Approved vide BCI Notification BCI: D: 755: 2023 (LE / Std: 27.05.2023)

Duration: 5 Years
Semester: 10 Semester
Credits: 205 credits

AS PER BCI NORMS FOR ALL INTEGRATED 5-YEAR PROGRAMS

There shall be a minimum of 14 Discipline Courses with a minimum of 3 subjects (streams/areas). In addition, there shall be 2 compulsory English Courses
In the Core Legal Education component, there are 20 Prescribed Courses and 4 compulsory Clinical Courses
There shall be at least 6 Elective (Law) Courses. In addition, for the Honors Program, there shall be at least 8 (Law) Courses
Vidyashilp has fused the “VU Core” with the Discipline and English Courses to construct a curriculum aimed to produce legal graduates with deep knowledge in legal studies and a commitment to conscientious citizenship

Law Core Papers

Legal Methods
Law of Tort including MV Act and Consumer Protection Laws
Constitutional Law-I
General Principles of Contract Law (Law of Contract-I)
Constitutional Law-II
Law of Contract-II
Family Law-I
Jurisprudence
Law of Crimes Paper I: Penal Code
Administrative Law
Labour and Industrial Law I
Law of Crime Paper II: Criminal Procedure Code
Law of Evidence
Public International Law
Family Law-II
Environmental Law
Labour and Industrial Law II
Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act
Company Law
Transfer of Property Law
Principles of Taxation Law

Law Compulsory Clinical Papers

Introduction to Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods
Legal Drafting: Pleading, Conveyancing, and Document Preparation (DPC I)
Conflict Resolution Techniques Workshop (NON TAUGHT)
Judicial Writing and Judgment Analysis (DPC II)
Moot Court and Trial Advocacy: Practical Skills in Legal Argumentation (NON TAUGHT)
Courtroom Advocacy: High Court and Supreme Court Procedures
Bar and Bench Relationships and Ethical Frameworks for Legal Professionals
Courtroom Observation and Interviewing Techniques: Exploring Pre-trial and Trial Proceedings (Externship) (NON TAUGHT)
Advocacy for Social Justice: Legal Aid and Paralegal Services (Externship) (NON TAUGHT)
Internship
Internship Viva (NON TAUGHT)

Additional Courses

Interpretation of Statutes and Principle of Legislation
Legal Writing and Research Methodology
Indian Legal and Constitutional History
Course 4
Course 5
Course 6

Law Honors Courses

Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Course 5
Dissertation Design & Synopsis
Dissertation Submission (NON TAUGHT)
Dissertation Defense and Viva Voce (NON TAUGHT)

Public Law

Legal Philosophy including Theory of Justice
Indian Federalism
Affirmative Action and Distributive Justice Comparative Constitution
Human Rights Law and Practice
Gender Justice and Feminist Jurisprudence
Fiscal Responsibility and Management
Local Self Government including Panchayat Administration
Right to Information
Civil Society and Public Grievance
Government Accounts and Audit
Law on Education
Media and Law
Health Law
Citizenship and Emigration Law
History of Courts
Law and Economics

Business and Commercial Law

Banking Law
Investment Law
Financial Market Regulation
Foreign Trade
Law of Carriage
Transportation Law
Insurance Law
Corporate Governance
Merger and Acquisition
Competition Law
Information Technology Law
Direct Taxation
Indirect Taxation
Equity and Trust
Law on Project Finance
Law on Corporate Finance
Law on Infrastructure Development
Special Contract
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Prevention of Money Laundering Act
SARFAESI Act
Patent Right creation and Registration
Patent Drafting and Specification
IPR Management
Copyright
Trade Mark and Design
Trade Secret and Confidential Information
Other Forms of IPR Creation and Registration
IPR Litigation
IPR Transactions on Life Patent
Information Technology Law
IPR in SMEs

Intellectual Property Law

Criminal Psychology
Forensic Science
Penology and Victimology
Offences Against Child & Juvenile
Offence Women & Criminal Law
Criminal Sociology
Comparative Criminal Procedure
Financial and Systemic Fraud
Introduction to AI and Technology Law
AI and Data Privacy Law
Technology and Intellectual Property Law
AI Regulation and Policy
Technology Transactions and Licensing
Cybersecurity and Technology Law
AI and Emerging Technologies Law
Legal and Ethical Issues in AI

Public Health Law

Introduction to Public Health Law
Public Health Ethics
Legal Epidemiology
Health and Human Rights
Infectious Disease Law and Control
Environmental Health Law
Food and Drug Law
Health Law and Policy
Maternal and Child Health Care and Law
Mental Health and Law
Sanitation and Law
Private International Law/Conflict of Laws

General

Sports Law
Space Law
Aviation Law
Maritime Law
National Security Laws
Commercial Arbitration including the Commercial Courts Act
Interpretation of Statutes and Principle of Legislation
Legal Writing and Research Methodology
Indian Legal and Constitutional History

Major (Liberal Arts):

Human Values and Ethics (MOOC)
Learning to Learn
Environmental Studies and Sustainability (MOOC)
Community Engagement & Service Experience (NON TAUGHT)
Socio-Cultural Perspective on Indian Life
Humanistic Leadership Development
Problem Solving with Design Thinking
Critical Thinking

Minor (Liberal Arts):

Principles of Economics
Essentials of Business Management
Introduction to Psychology
Foundations of Gender Studies
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to Criminology & Victimology

Language:

Communication Skills
Law and Literature
Analytical Academic Writing

B.M.S, LL.B (Hons)

BCI Approved vide BCI Notification BCI: D: 755: 2023 (LE / Std: 27.05.2023)

Duration: 5 Years
Semester: 10 Semester
Credits: 205 credits

AS PER BCI NORMS FOR ALL INTEGRATED 5-YEAR PROGRAMS

There shall be a minimum of 14 Discipline Courses with a minimum of 3 subjects (Streams/Areas). In addition, there shall be 2 compulsory English Courses
In the Core Legal Education Component, there are 20 prescribed compulsory Courses and 4 compulsory Clinical Courses
There shall be at least 6 Elective (Law) Courses. In addition, for the Honors Program, there shall be at least 8 (Law) Courses
Vidyashilp has fused the “VU Core” with the Discipline and English Courses to construct a curriculum aimed to produce legal graduates with depth in legal studies and committed to citizenship

Law Core Papers

Legal Methods
Law of Tort including MV Act and Consumer Protection Laws
Constitutional Law-I
General Principles of Contract Law (Law of Contract-I)
Constitutional Law-II
Law of Contract-II
Family Law-I
Jurisprudence
Law of Crimes Paper I: Penal Code
Administrative Law
Labour and Industrial Law I
Law of Crime Paper II: Criminal Procedure Code
Law of Evidence
Public International Law
Family Law-II
Environmental Law
Labour and Industrial Law II
Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act
Company Law
Transfer of Property Law
Principles of Taxation Law

Law Compulsory Clinical Papers

Introduction to Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods
Legal Drafting: Pleading, Conveyancing, and Document Preparation (DPC I)
Conflict Resolution Techniques Workshop (NON TAUGHT)
Judicial Writing and Judgment Analysis (DPC II)
Moot Court and Trial Advocacy: Practical Skills in Legal Argumentation (NON TAUGHT)
Courtroom Advocacy: High Court and Supreme Court Procedures
Bar and Bench Relationships and Ethical Frameworks for Legal Professionals
Courtroom Observation and Interviewing Techniques: Exploring Pre-trial and Trial Proceedings (Externship) (NON TAUGHT)
Advocacy for Social Justice: Legal Aid and Paralegal Services (Externship) (NON TAUGHT)
Internship
Internship Viva (NON TAUGHT)

Additional Courses

Interpretation of Statutes and Principle of Legislation
Legal Writing and Research Methodology
Indian Legal and Constitutional History
Course 4
Course 5
Course 6

Law Honors Courses

Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Course 5
Dissertation Design & Synopsis
Dissertation Submission (NON TAUGHT)
Dissertation Defense and Viva Voce (NON TAUGHT)

Public Law

Legal Philosophy including Theory of Justice
Indian Federalism
Affirmative Action and Distributive Justice Comparative Constitution
Human Rights Law and Practice
Gender Justice and Feminist Jurisprudence
Fiscal Responsibility and Management
Local Self Government including Panchayat Administration
Right to Information
Civil Society and Public Grievance
Government Accounts and Audit
Law on Education
Media and Law
Health Law
Citizenship and Emigration Law
History of Courts
Law and Economics

Business and Commercial Law

Banking Law
Investment Law
Financial Market Regulation
Foreign Trade
Law of Carriage
Transportation Law
Insurance Law
Corporate Governance
Merger and Acquisition
Competition Law
Information Technology Law
Direct Taxation
Indirect Taxation
Equity and Trust
Law on Project Finance
Law on Corporate Finance
Law on Infrastructure Development
Special Contract
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Prevention of Money Laundering Act
SARFAESI Act
Patent Right creation and Registration
Patent Drafting and Specification
IPR Management
Copyright
Trade Mark and Design
Trade Secret and Confidential Information
Other Forms of IPR Creation and Registration
IPR Litigation
IPR Transactions on Life Patent
Information Technology Law
IPR in SMEs

Intellectual Property Law

Criminal Psychology
Forensic Science
Penology and Victimology
Offences Against Child & Juvenile
Offence Women & Criminal Law
Criminal Sociology
Comparative Criminal Procedure
Financial and Systemic Fraud
Introduction to AI and Technology Law
AI and Data Privacy Law
Technology and Intellectual Property Law
AI Regulation and Policy
Technology Transactions and Licensing
Cybersecurity and Technology Law
AI and Emerging Technologies Law
Legal and Ethical Issues in AI

Public Health Law

ntroduction to Public Health Law
Public Health Ethics
Legal Epidemiology
Health and Human Rights
Infectious Disease Law and Control
Environmental Health Law
Food and Drug Law
Health Law and Policy
Maternal and Child Health Care and Law
Mental Health and Law
Sanitation and Law
Private International Law/Conflict of Laws

General

Sports Law
Space Law
Aviation Law
Maritime Law
National Security Laws
Commercial Arbitration including the Commercial Courts Act
Interpretation of Statutes and Principle of Legislation
Legal Writing and Research Methodology
Indian Legal and Constitutional History

Major (Liberal Arts):

Human Values and Ethics (MOOC)
Learning to Learn
Environmental Studies and Sustainability (MOOC)
Community Engagement & Service Experience (NON TAUGHT)
Socio-Cultural Perspective on Indian Life
Humanistic Leadership Development
Problem Solving with Design Thinking
Critical Thinking

Minor (Management Studies):

Principles of Economics
Essentials of Business Management
Organizational Behaviour
People and Talent Management
Integrated Marketing Communications
Marketing Management

Language:

Communication Skills
Law and Literature
Analytical Academic Writing

An applicant who has successfully completed Senior Secondary School course (10+2) or equivalent, or (11+1) ‘A’ level in Senior School Leaving certificate course from a recognized Board in India or abroad.

Minimum marks in qualifying examination for admission

Minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying or higher examination for General Category shall be 45% and for SC/ST 40%.

Other details

Students who have appeared & cleared any one of the National Level Law Entrance Examination viz., CLAT/LSAT/AILET shall be given preference.
Students are required to appear for Personal Interview conducted by the University.

LEGAL CAREER PATHS

Indian Judiciary
Advocate
Legal Design
Legal Technologist
Cyber Lawyers
Alternate Dispute Resolution
(ADR) Lawyers
Legal Audits Lawyers
Legal Process Management
Legal Academia

Career Opportunities: The programs prepare students for diverse legal careers, including global and Indian law firms, in-house legal roles, litigation, policy advising, research, and academia.
Legal Professionals: Lawyer /Solicitor /Judge / Corporate Lawyer / In-house Legal Professional / Arbitrator /Mediator
Analyst Roles: Legal Analyst / Policy Analyst /Financial Analyst / Business Analyst/ Legal Tech Consultant

Academia: Law Researcher / Law Teacher / Legal Historian / Law Ethnographer / Law and Economics Specialist
Others: Legal Journalist / Government Services / Army Legal Counsel / Legal Process Outsourcing / Law Entrepreneurship / Management Roles / Politics / Law and Parliamentary Affairs Expert