- Core Courses:
Every credit for a core course shall entail 5 hours of classroom teaching in a week. All courses are generally for four credits. These courses entail 65 hours of classroom teaching and include a continuing assessment component comprising assignments, research papers, presentations, class participation, moot court exercises, response papers, etc.
Every student has to complete a total of 220 credits over five years.
- Internships:
The internship program is designed to immerse students in the practical aspects of legal practice, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. Students can undertake internships in various settings, including law chambers, courts, administrative offices, quasi-judicial bodies, police and correctional institutions, corporate establishments, government law offices, legal aid centres, legislative secretariats, think tanks, research institutions, and non-governmental organizations.
The program focuses on developing essential professional skills, understanding professional ethics, addressing social responsibility, and managing challenging situations in both practical and professional contexts. Internships provide students with opportunities to explore diverse areas of law and various legal practice environments, helping them make informed decisions about their future career paths. Additionally, internships often lead to valuable professional connections and potential job opportunities.
The students have to undergo minimum of 20 weeks of internship during the internship breaks stipulated by PESU.
Program Outline
Bachelor of Business Administration in Law (Hons.) and Bachelor of Arts in Law (Hons.) – BBA-LLB (Hons), BA-LLB (Hons)
Programs
Faculty of Law, PES University offers five-year integrated law programs spread across ten semesters approved by Bar Council of India.
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Faculty of Law, PES University was established in 2017, under the guidance of our Hon’ble Founder and Chancellor, Dr. M.R Doreswamy, with a vision of establishing a global law school. The institution is also guided and mentored by several legal luminaries like Justice M.N Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India. The 5-year BA LLB & BBA LLB (Hons.) program at PES University is a professional degree open to graduates from all disciplines. It serves as a qualifying degree for admission to legal practice, fully complying with the requirements of the Bar Council of India. Beyond this foundation, the program offers a rigorous legal education rooted in PES University’s distinctive curricular and pedagogical approach.
The 5-year BA LLB & BBA LLB (Hons.) program at PES University is a professional degree open to graduates from all disciplines. It serves as a qualifying degree for admission to legal practice, fully complying with the requirements of the Bar Council of India. Beyond this foundation, the program offers a rigorous legal education rooted in PES University’s distinctive curricular and pedagogical approach.
This full-time program emphasizes the interdisciplinary study of law and experiential learning, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application. It is designed to equip students with the skills and expertise needed to address the challenges of the 21st century and excel in the legal profession. The academic year typically begins in the first week of August.
Program Highlights
WHY Pursue Law from PESU?
The Faculty of Law, is working with an intent to create an enlightened and industrious fraternity of law students seeking to make an impact in the field of law and contribute constructively to society. This endeavour was undertaken with an intent to blend academic rigour and excellence with application and practical exposure in order to create a holistic experience for learning and to produce a professionally superior and ethically strong workforce.
BBA LLB (Hons.)
Curriculum Structure
| Subject |
|---|
| English – Law, Language & Literature |
| Legal Methods & History of Courts |
| Law of Contracts-I |
| Law of Tort, Motor Vehicles and Consumer Protection Laws |
| Political Science and Governance |
| Introduction to Sociology |
| Subject |
|---|
| Kannada Kali / Legal Kannada / Foreign Language |
| Law of Contracts-II |
| Law of Crimes-I |
| Jurisprudence |
| Political Thought and Political Thinkers |
| Society and Law |
| Subject |
|---|
| Family Law – I |
| Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation |
| Constitutional Law - I |
| Criminal Law - II |
| Political Theory & Obligation |
| Indian History |
| Subject |
|---|
| Family Law - II |
| Constitutional Law - II |
| Law of Property |
| Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act |
| Indian Government & Politics |
| Principles of Economics |
| Subject |
|---|
| Law of Evidence |
| Administrative Law |
| Information Technology & Cyber Law |
| Drafting Pleading and Conveyancing (Clinical I) |
| World Constitutions |
| Indian Economy |
| Subject |
|---|
| Intellectual Property Law |
| Company Law |
| Environmental Law |
| Professional Ethics (Clinical Course II) |
| International Relations |
| Macro Economics |
| Subject |
|---|
| Labour & Industrial Law – I |
| Public International Law |
| Competition Law |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution (Clinical Course III) |
| Law of Industrial Design / Insurance Law |
| Law of Copyright & Related Rights (IP Law) / Maritime Law |
| Subject |
|---|
| Labour & Industrial Law – II |
| Banking Law |
| Law of Taxation |
| Law of Trademark (IP Law) / International Trade Law (Business Law) |
| Law of Patent & Practice (IP Law) / Commercial Arbitration (Business Law) |
| Subject |
|---|
| Human Rights and Practice |
| Intellectual Property and Entertainment Laws / Mergers & Acquisition |
| Geographical Indication / Insolvency and Bankruptcy |
| Other Forms of IPR / Investment Law |
| Law of Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge / Corporate Governance |
| Subject |
|---|
| Clinical Course IV – Moot Court and Internship |
Specializations Courses
| International Trade Law |
| Commercial Arbitration |
| Investment Law |
| Financial Market Regulation |
| Insurance Law |
| Insolvency & Bankruptcy Laws |
| Merger & Acquisition |
| Corporate Governance |
| Principles of IPR |
| Law of Copyright & Related rights |
| Law of Patent & Practice |
| Law of Trademark |
| IP & Entertainment Laws |
| Geographical Indications, Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Rights |
| Other Forms of IPR |
| Law of Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge |
| Criminal Psychology |
| Penology & Victimology |
| Forensic Science |
| Comparative Criminal Procedure |
| White Collar Crimes |
| Witness Examination |
| Human Rights and Criminal Justice |
| Law and Organized Crime |
| Media Law |
| Information Technology and Cyber Law |
| Competition Law |
| Banking Law |
| Human Rights Law and Practice |
| Conflict of Laws |
| Medical Law |
| Water Law |
| Real Estate Law |
| Media Law |
| Information Technology and Cyber Law |
| Competition Law |
| Banking Law |
| Human Rights Law and Practice |
| Conflict of Laws |
| Medical Law |
| Water Law |
| Real Estate Law |
BA LLB (Hons.)
Curriculum Structure
| Subject |
|---|
| English – Law, Language & Literature |
| Legal Methods & History of Courts |
| Law of Contracts-I |
| Law of Tort, Motor Vehicles and Consumer Protection Laws |
| Principles of Business Management |
| Business Economics |
| Subject |
|---|
| Kannada Kali/Legal Kannada/ Foreign Language |
| Law of Contracts-II |
| Law of Crimes-I |
| Jurisprudence |
| Managerial Psychology |
| Business Communication |
| Subject |
|---|
| Family Law – I |
| Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation |
| Constitutional Law - I |
| Criminal Law - II |
| Financial Accounting |
| Marketing & Services Management |
| Subject |
|---|
| Family Law - II |
| Constitutional Law - II |
| Law of Property |
| Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act |
| Human Resource Management |
| Business Statistics & Research Analysis |
| Subject |
|---|
| Law of Evidence |
| Administrative Law |
| Information Technology & Cyber Law |
| Drafting Pleading and Conveyancing (Clinical I) |
| Strategic Management |
| Indian Financial System |
| Subject |
|---|
| Intellectual Property Law |
| Company Law |
| Environmental Law |
| Professional Ethics (Clinical Course II) |
| Global Business Environment |
| Start-up and Entrepreneurship Development |
| Subject |
|---|
| Labour & Industrial Law – I |
| Public International Law |
| Competition Law |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution (Clinical Course III) |
| Law of Industrial Design / Insurance Law |
| Law of Copyright & Related Rights (IP Law) / Maritime Law |
| Subject |
|---|
| Labour & Industrial Law – II |
| Banking Law |
| Law of Taxation |
| Law of Trademark (IP Law) / International Trade Law (Business Law) |
| Law of Patent & Practice (IP Law) / Commercial Arbitration (Business Law) |
| Subject |
|---|
| Human Rights and Practice |
| Intellectual Property and Entertainment Laws / Mergers & Acquisition |
| Geographical Indication / Insolvency and Bankruptcy |
| Other Forms of IPR / Investment Law |
| Law of Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge / Corporate Governance |
| Subject |
|---|
| Clinical Course IV – Moot Court and Internship |
Specializations Courses
| International Trade Law |
| Commercial Arbitration |
| Investment Law |
| Financial Market Regulation |
| Insurance Law |
| Insolvency & Bankruptcy Laws |
| Merger & Acquisition |
| Corporate Governance |
| Principles of IPR |
| Law of Copyright & Related rights |
| Law of Patent & Practice |
| Law of Trademark |
| IP & Entertainment Laws |
| Geographical Indications, Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Rights |
| Other Forms of IPR |
| Law of Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge |
| Media & Law |
| Indian Federalism |
| Affirmative Action and Discriminative Justice |
| Comparative Constitution |
| International Human Rights |
| Local Self Government including Panchayet Administration |
| Health Law |
| Legislative Drafting |
| Criminal Psychology |
| Penology & Victimology |
| Forensic Science |
| Comparative Criminal Procedure |
| White Collar Crimes |
| Witness Examination |
| Human Rights and Criminal Justice |
| Law and Organized Crime |
| Media Law |
| Information Technology and Cyber Law |
| Competition Law |
| Banking Law |
| Human Rights Law and Practice |
| Conflict of Laws |
| Medical Law |
| Water Law |
| Real Estate Law |
Nature of Collaboration
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Programme Differentiators
Curriculam Design: Specialization with Dynamic pedagogy
Our programs include specialized honors courses, legal aid initiatives, industrial visits, and seminars by legal luminaries. Each course and project is designed to build distinct skill sets in research, advocacy, and problem-solving—vital competencies for aspiring lawyers. From research paper writing and class presentations to moot court exercises and case simulations, students develop critical skills essential for a successful legal career.
PESU Exposure
a. PESU Legal Eagle – Paid Apprenticeship Program
From the first year through the fifth, students participate in a unique, paid apprenticeship program, providing hands-on experience in legal practice and a stipend from the University. This program allows students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings from day
b. Student-Centric Committees and Skills Development
A vibrant collection of student-run-committees organizes events, conferences, competitions and skills-building workshops
c. Legal Services
Legal Services Clinics are established with a twin objective of inculcating an attitude amongst the students to provide effective legal and para legal services to the poor and marginalized sections of the society who have difficulty accessing the judicial system. Additionally, it also provides a centre to improve the clinical legal skills of the students. Demonstrating our commitment to society, we have adopted five villages to provide legal services to the under privileged.
Teaching and Learning Process
a. Research-Driven Learning – Essential Skill Development
Research is fundamental to the lawyer’s craft. At PES University, students have access to premier national and international law databases, including Manupatra, SCC Online, Hein Online, LexisNexis and JSTOR. This access supports comprehensive research training, with elective courses across four specialized groups, enabling students to tailor their expertise.
b. Experiential Learning: Integrated Internship Program
Years 1 and 2- Students gain exposure to legal services in NGOs, Human Rights Commissions, Arbitration Centers, Consumer Forums, and more, fostering practical insights into social and community-focused legal work.
Year 3, 4 and 5- Advanced internships at Corporate Law Firms, the Supreme Court, Central and State Ministries, In-House Legal Departments, prepare students for diverse legal careers.
c. Zero Hour – Insights from Leading Minds
Every week, prominent speakers, including Civil Servants, Judges, Lawyers, Policy Makers, and Industry Experts conduct engaging sessions on contemporary topics. Past guests have included top experts in law, public policy, management, and the arts. These interactions open doors to invaluable networking and mentorship opportunities.
Workshops and Certificate Courses
Career Prospects
After completion of the 5 year BA/BBA LLB (Hons.), the students can choose any of the given legal profiles across Judiciary, Corporate, and can even take up litigation as their career.
Placement Opportunities & Career Assistance
Placements have always been the USP of PES University. Professional placement assistance will be provided through the centralised placement cell of the university, along with organised training in soft skills, aptitude, etiquette, resume building, etc., from the first semester itself to instill the necessary qualities for students to succeed in campus placements.
IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING WILL BE EXTENDED TO ALL OUR BBA LLB & BA LLB (HONS) STUDENTS:
The Faculty of Law through the Departmental Centre for Internship and Placement works closely with various advocates, industries, firms, governmental organizations, policy centers and think tanks in order to secure diverse internships and placements. The curriculum structure of the Faculty Of Law is designed in such a way where its last semester( 10th Semester) is wholly dedicated for assessment internship which aims at enhancing student employability by providing them with practical exposure and facilitating their absorption into the industry.
RESUME BUILDING AND INTERVIEW WORKSHOPS: Career assistance includes workshops on resume building, interview skills, and effective communication, preparing students for the competitive job market.
MOCK INTERVIEWS: The university conducts mock interview sessions to help students gain confidence and polish their interview techniques. Feedback from industry experts is provided to help students refine their skills.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The university facilitates internships with leading organisations, allowing students to gain practical experience, apply classroom knowledge, and establish connections within the industry.
RUNNING INTERNSHIPS: This unique program ensures to dissolve the gap between the student graduation and industry absorption.
EXAM SUPPORT: Recognising the significance of the BBA LLB & BA LLB (Hons) qualification, the university offers dedicated support for BBA LLB & BA LLB (Hons) exam preparation, including study materials, practice exams, and guidance from experienced faculty.
LEVERAGE OF OUR ALUMNI NETWORK: Graduates benefit from a strong and active alumni network that provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and insights into various career paths. Alumni often play a pivotal role in connecting current students with employment opportunities.
CAREER COUNSELING: The university offers personalized career counselling services to help students identify their strengths, interests, and career goals. This guidance assists students in making informed decisions about their professional journeys.