NLSIU Successfully Concludes 11th Accreditation Programme on Legal Systems & Commercial Laws for L&T Executives

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has successfully concluded the 11th edition of the Accreditation Programme on Legal Systems & Commercial Laws (APCL), conducted in partnership with Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Designed for mid-career professionals across L&T, the programme aimed to strengthen legal literacy, enhance commercial law competencies, and build practical legal decision-making skills aligned with business operations.

The six-month certification programme was delivered in a modular format spanning 17 days of intensive learning, including three academic modules and a final Moot Court module held at the NLSIU campus. Instructional sessions were conducted both at NLSIU, Bengaluru and the L&T Leadership Development Academy (LDA), Lonavala, where NLSIU faculty, industry practitioners, and senior leaders engaged participants through case-based pedagogy, expert lectures, research assignments, and interactive legal discussions.

Programme Structure

• Module 1: Introduction to Law & Legal Systems; Law of Contracts
• Module 2: Corporate Law, Financial Regulations & Allied Commercial Laws
• Module 3: Labour & Industrial Laws, Intellectual Property Rights & Alternate Dispute Resolution
• Module 4: Moot Court Module — Two-day practical courtroom simulation at NLSIU

The Moot Court served as the capstone of the programme, providing participants with practical courtroom exposure, real-time argumentation experience, and the opportunity to apply legal reasoning and analytical skills developed throughout the course.

Legacy & Impact

Launched in 2012, the APCL programme has successfully completed 11 cohorts, training 353 L&T professionals to date. The curriculum is specifically designed for executives who manage commercial and legal responsibilities within business operations but do not possess formal legal training.

Participants underwent continuous evaluation through written examinations, group presentations, individual research work, and performance in the Moot Court exercise. The programme concluded with a Convocation Ceremony at the University, where outstanding performers were awarded gold, silver, and bronze distinctions, along with special recognition for the Moot Court topper.

Reflections

Speaking at the closing ceremony, representatives from NLSIU Executive Education emphasised the significance of the collaboration, describing APCL as “a flagship programme that equips industry leaders to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments with confidence, accuracy, and ethical clarity.”

Representatives from L&T commended the programme’s transformative approach, noting that participants were now better prepared to manage business contracts, compliance, dispute resolution, and organisational risk management with greater competence and insight.

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