Christ College Of Law, Bangalore
1. Introduction
Christ College of Law, Bangalore is a part of Christ College , Bangalore which was founded and is administered by Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (" CMI"). CMI, the first indigenous Christian religious congregation of India with a membership of 2000, renders its service to humanity in educational, social, healthcare and other activities aiming at the integral development of society. The parent college, 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. Though a minority institution, Christ College has a secular outlook.
Christ College is affiliated to Bangalore University , one of the largest state universities in India . Within four decades, Christ College has become the most preferred educational institution in the city of Bangalore . Christ College has the rare distinction of being the first college in Karnataka to be accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), UGC for quality education.
Christ College of Law is an institution which has the approval of the Bar Council of India to conduct the B.A., LL.B. course. The College offers a five year integrated law program, the successful completion of which will earn the student a B.A., LL.B. Degree to be awarded by Bangalore University . Christ College of Law, in addition to the mandatory courses required by the University over the ten semester program, gives its students the opportunity to avail of numerous other value added courses and programs aimed at strengthening the student’s academic and societal skills. The focus of the course at Christ College will be oriented towards the industry and aided by an advisory board comprised of some of the leading lights of the field.2. Admission
Eligibility: Candidates who have passed their 10+2 examination or its equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks at the final examination are eligible to apply for the five year B.A., LL.B. program.
Application Form: Persons who intend to apply can either collect the application form in person from Office of Admissions, Christ College , Bangalore , or download the application form from the college website, www.law.christcollege.edu. Alternatively, applications can also be made by filling an online application form. A demand draft of Rs.400/- in favour of Principal, Christ College is to be paid with respect to the application forms collected in person from Christ College campus in Bangalore. All downloaded application forms are to be accompanied by a demand draft for Rs.500/- Online applications are to be made by payment of Rs.500/- using a credit card.
Examination: All India Entrance Examination to
be conducted on 18 May 2008.
Applications available online (law.christcollege.edu)
from 14 February 2008.
Selection: Candidates scoring the minimum qualifying marks in the entrance examination and also satisfying other qualifying criteria will be called for an interview at the Christ College campus. Please see the prospectus/website for further details regarding the selection process and the qualifying criteria.
3. Course structure, FACULTY and fee structure
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.
The current faculty at Christ College of Law is comprised of teachers from some of the best international and national universities such as the London School of Economics ("LSE"), Delhi University ("DU")and Jawaharlal Nehru University ("JNU"). The college also has an advisory board consisting of eminent personalities in the legal fraternity to advice and fine-tune the curriculum to the needs of the industry and the profession. Christ College's reputation as a provider of quality education itself attracts faculty from all over India and outside of India.
BACHELOR OF LAW (LL.B) FIVE-YEAR COURSE 2007- 2008 |
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COURSE/ SEMESTER |
I YEAR |
II YEAR |
III YEAR |
IV YEAR |
V YEAR |
LL.B |
Rs.60, 000/- |
Rs.60, 000/- |
Rs.60, 000/- |
Rs.60, 000/- |
Rs.60, 000/- |
All amounts in Indian Rupees only. It is to be noted that, though the fee is fixed for all five years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs. |
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1. Additional fee for c andidates from outside of Karnataka (For the First Year only): For Andhra Pradesh, Goa , Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Rs.10, 000/-; Other States, Rs.25, 000/-
2. NRIs and Foreign Nationals should contact the Admissions Office for the Fee Structure.
3. The above stated fee may be revised at any time at the discretion of the College.
4. The challan for all payments will be issued from the Admission Office at the time of admission and the same has to be remitted at the South Indian Bank, Christ College Branch on the College premises.
5. The Management/College does not collect any type of Capitation fee/Donation other than the fees mentioned above.
6. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
7. Fees will be collected as follows:
I. I Year: On or before the date stipulated at the time of qualifying in the interview
II. All subsequent years: Before the commencement of the Academic Year/ Odd Semester.
4. Syllabus
I SEMESTER 1. English – I 2. Economics – I 3. Sociology – I 4. Introduction to Law |
II SEMESTER 1. History 2. Political Science – I 3. Legal Language and Legal Writing 4. Legal Methods |
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III SEMESTER 1. Political Science – II 2. Political Science – III 3. History of Courts, Legislatures and Legal Profession in India | IV SEMESTER 1. English – II 2. Economics – II 3. Sociology – II |
V SEMESTER 1. Contract – I 2. Family Law – I 3. Family Law – II
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VI SEMESTER 1. Contract – II 2. Law of Crimes 3. Company Law 4. Law of Tort and Consumer Protection Laws 5. Banking Law including Negotiable Instruments Act |
VII SEMESTER 1. Constitutional Law 2. Property Law including T.P.Act and Easement Act 3. Public International Law 4. Interpretation of Statutes |
VII SEMESTER 1. Taxation Law 2. Law of Evidence 3. Labour Law 4. Practical – I 5. Practical – II |
IX SEMESTER 1. Criminal procedure code, Juvenile Justice Act and Probation of Offenders Act 2. Civil Procedure code and Limitation Act 3. Environmental Law 4. Administrative Law |
X SEMESTER 1. Arbitration, conciliation and Alternate Dispute Resolution System 2. Land Laws 3. Intellectual Property Law 4. Human Rights 5. Practical – III 6. Practical – IV |
5. Extra curriculars and co-curriculars
Moot Courts, Client Counseling and Other Activities
Students of Christ College of Law have made their presence felt at national and international moot court and client counseling 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 Counseling events, the college will be inviting eminent persons from various disciplines to address the students. The speech-writer to the Canadian Prime Minister has agreed to address the first batch of students of Christ College of Law and give an insight into the working of the Prime Minister's office and speech writing for the Prime Minister. The college expects that these events will motivate those students intending to pursue careers that are considered unconventional and challenging.
Associations and College Fest
Christ College has a number of associations that cater to the varied interests of the student community. Apart from the college fest, various departments at Christ College conduct their own collegiate and inter-collegiate fest. Christ College of Law will be conceptualising its own inter-collegiate law fest and students are expected to contribute in this regard.
Sports and Games
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 and sports day give the students ample opportunity to develop their talents and skills.
6. infrastructure
Campus
The Bangalore Urban Art Commission has selected the college for the Best Campus Award for four consecutive years, 1996 through 2000. Well-maintained gardens and buildings, air-conditioned Seminar Halls, Panel Room, Conference Hall, Assembly Hall, Terrace Garden , Auditorium, Health Club, Kiosk and all the requirements of an institute of higher learning are the unique features of our college.
Library
The students of Christ College of Law has 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 works 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.
Computer Labs
All administrative works of the college are computerised. The four computer labs are equipped with the latest Intel microprocessor-based computers. The lab has 130 Pentium IV based nodes each with 512 MB RAM, 40 GB local hard disk, SVGA colour monitors connected to three Windows 2000 Servers (Pentium-IV, 512 MB RAM, 40GB HDD) and two LINUX Servers. Laser Printers, Inkjet Printers, Digitiser, LP 735 Data Projector, Scanner, Dot Matrix Printers and other peripherals are connected to the network.
Internet Lab
To integrate Information System Technology into the present curriculum, the college is one of the first educational institutions to be able to boast of Internet connectivity through 1024 KBS Primus and Cisco Router with 1MBPS Internet leased line connecting its students to the world and beyond. The faculty and the students are encouraged and allowed to surf the net free of cost. All the departments are connected through the Internet, making way for easier access to information.
Canteen and Kiosk
The college provides a healthy environment in the cafeteria and makes sure that quality food is served at reasonable price. The kiosk helps the students refresh themselves with snacks while running between lectures.
Health Club
Christ College recently opened a Multi Gym and Fitness Centre for both students and faculty. The well-stocked gym consists of Multi Gym, Manual Walker, ExcerCycle and Weights. The gym also has an instructor who is an aerobic and martial art expert
7. Recruitment
Christ College already has a proven track record for campus recruitment. Christites have been recruited on campus by companies like 3M, ABN Amro, Accenture, Dell Computers, Fedex US, Reliance Infocom, Citi Bank, Dubai, Citi Financials, Xerox Co, to name a few. Christ College of Law will be using this existing relationship with corporates to ensure that all its students are recruited on campus. Christ College of Law is continuously expanding its network with professionals in the field and will be providing work opportunities for graduating students.
It is to be noted that all recruitments are based on how impressive and relevant the resume/CV of a certain individual. At Christ College of Law, a student will get every opportunity to build his/ resume to the expectations of any employer around the globe. However, the onus is on the student to use the opportunities to his advantage.8. Hostel
Christ College does not presently offer on-campus hostel facility for all its students. However, the majority among the student community are not locals of Karnataka. They do not find it difficult to find accommodation in the vicinity of the college. Hostels for girls and boys, managed by missionaries as well as private individuals, providing an atmosphere conducive for learning are plenty. Christ College maintains a list of available accommodation around the locality which is provided to applicants/parents upon request.
The college is finalizing plans to start a hostel for boys for the batch of 2007-08. Should appropriate facilities be identified and finalised, there will be a limited number of hostel accommodation available for 2007-08 students. Please consult with the concerned person at the time of interview regarding these facilities.9. Contact co-ordinates
For queries regarding the institute and the programmes conducted, contact:
Office of Admissions
Christ College
Hosur Road, Bangalore 560029
Tel:
080 4012 9100; 40129444
Fax: 080 4012 9000
E-mail:
christcollegeoflaw@gmail.com
http://www.law.christcollege.edu