Distance Education Programmes

Overview

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) offers academic programmes in distance education mode to enable interested candidates in expanding their legal knowledge in a globalized world. Distance education programmes do not have barriers of age restriction. The minimum eligibility is a graduate degree from a recognized university. The courses available are:

•  Master of Business Laws (P.G. Degree) [2 years programme] - MBL

•  One year Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law - PGDHRL

•  One year Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics - PGDMLE

•  One year Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law - PGDEL

•  One year Post Graduate Diploma Intellectual Property Rights Law - PGDIPR

•  One year Post Graduate Diploma in Child Rights Law - PGDCRL

The course usually begins in July every year. Admissions are usually completed by June 30 . However, at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor candidates may be admitted upto 31st August on payment of late fee of Rs.500/-

Admission form and Handbook may be obtained upon payment of Rs.1,000/- through demand draft (DD) favouring Registrar, NLSIU, payable at Bangalore . The address for correspondence is:

The Coordinator,
Distance Education Department,
National Law School of India University ,
Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 242.

The admission form may also be downloaded from www.nls.ac.in/ded .

The issue of form and Handbook commences from April . The price of the form and Handbook is Rs.1,000/- The filled-in application form may be submitted on or before 30 June without late fee and 31st August with late fee of Rs.500/-

Courses and the prescribed papers

In accordance with pursuit of academic excellence, DED regulations have recently been revamped to add further rigour to the programme. Accordingly, candidates are advised to check www.nls.ac.in/ded and not rely upon HANDBOOK of DED insofar as it deals with project/assignments

1. MASTER OF BUSINESS LAWS (M.B.L.)

First Year

•  Contract Law
•  Banking Law
•  Corporate Law
•  Industrial Relations Law
•  Environmental Law

Second Year

•  Investment Laws
•  Insurance Laws
•  Law relating to Foreign Trade
•  Intellectual Property Law
•  Taxation of Corporations

Candidates are expected to write 100 marks in-class examination for each paper. Annual examination is held in June and the supplementary examination in January / February. Grading system is followed for evaluation of performance. Minimum B grade (50% marks) is required to pass a paper. A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 is necessary to complete the course.

For details contact

Ph: 080-23160532 / 33 / 35 / 24 / 29
Fax: 080-23160534

Email: ded@nls.ac.in

2. POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RIGHTS LAW (PGDHRL)

Paper I - Human Rights, Rule of Law and Constitutional Governance
Paper II - International Bill of Rights and Enforcement - Civil and Political Rights
Paper III - International Bill of Rights and Enforcement: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Paper IV - Human Rights, Legal Aid and Access to Justice
Paper-V-Dissertation

Candidates are expected to write 100 marks in-class examination for each paper. Annual examination is held in June and the supplementary examination in January / February. Grading system is followed for evaluation of performance. Minimum B grade (50% marks) is required to pass a paper. A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 is necessary to complete the course.

For details contact

Ph: 080-23160532 / 33 / 35 / 24 / 29
Fax: 080-23160534

Email: ded@nls.ac.in

3. POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS (PGDMLE)

Paper I - Law and Health: An Introduction to Systems
Paper II - Health Law and Ethics - Constitutional and Legal Perspective
Paper III - Medical Professional, Patient and the Law
Paper IV - Professional Accountability and Patient's Rights
Paper-V-Dissertation

Candidates are expected to write 100 marks in-class examination for each paper. Annual examination is held in June and the supplementary examination in January / February. Grading system is followed for evaluation of performance. Minimum B grade (50% marks) is required to pass a paper. A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 is necessary to complete the course.

For details contact

Ph: 080-23160532 / 33 / 35 / 24 / 29
Fax: 080-23160534

Email: ded@nls.ac.in

4. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (PGDEL)

Paper I - Environmental Policy, Law and Development
Paper II - Pollution Control and Waste Management Laws
Paper III - Biodiversity related Laws
Paper IV - International Environmental Law
Paper-V-Dissertation

Candidates are expected to write 100 marks in-class examination for each paper. Annual examination is held in June and the supplementary examination in January / February. Grading system is followed for evaluation of performance. Minimum B grade (50% marks) is required to pass a paper. A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 is necessary to complete the course.

For details contact

Ph: 080-23160532 / 33 / 35 / 24 / 29
Fax: 080-23160534

Email: ded@nls.ac.in

5. POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS LAW (PGDIPRL)

Paper I - Basic Principles and Acquisition of IPRs
Paper II - Ownership and Enforcement of IPRs
Paper III - Information Technology related IPRs
Paper IV - Biotechnology and IPRs
Paper-V-Dissertation

Candidates are expected to write 100 marks in-class examination for each paper. Annual examination is held in June and the supplementary examination in January / February. Grading system is followed for evaluation of performance. Minimum B grade (50% marks) is required to pass a paper. A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 is necessary to complete the course.

For details contact
Ph: 080-23160532 / 33 / 35 / 24 / 29
Fax: 080-23160534

Email: ded@nls.ac.in

6. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CHILD RIGHTS LAW (PGDCRL)

Candidates are expected to write 100 marks in-class examination for each paper. Annual examination is held in June and the supplementary examination in January / February. Grading system is followed for evaluation of performance. Minimum B grade (50% marks) is required to pass a paper. A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 is necessary to complete the course.

For further details contact:

The Coordinator - PG Diploma in Child Rights Law (Distance Mode)
Centre for Child and the Law (CCL)
National Law School of India University
Nagarbhavi, Bangalore: 560242
Tel. No. 080 - 23160528

Email: pgdcrl@nls.ac.in
Weblink: www.nls.ac.in/ccl

Fee Structure