B.Sc. LL.B.(Hons.)

Overview

The connections between law, science, technology and social sciences are ubiquitous increasingly complex in contemporary societies. Symbols of these connections can be seen in road signs, food labels, safety certificates, birth and death certificates, bank cards, medicinal prescriptions, deeds, door security locks, motor vehicle performance tests, public behaviour and its surveillance, and so on. Similar connections can be found in a myriad of more hidden social spaces, such as biochemical laboratories, planning offices, industrial manufacturers, patent offices, crime scenes, law courts, and parliaments. In all these cases, fundamental legally framed social relationships, property ownership, as well as responsibilities, including liability, and rights arising from these. The connections between law, science, technology, and society continually evolve in interaction with each other, and to understand these connections represents a significant academic challenge. 

The Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) provides a distinctive and appropriate multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary knowledge ecosystem to offer such a unique blend of law, science, and technology program.

B.Sc. LL.B.(Hons) is a five year integrated undergraduate program which prepares students for opportunities in the field of science, technology and law. The mode of imparting education as part of this program is through 3D Aspects of Law i.e., Law in Text; Law in context; and Law in Practice by classroom teaching, lab experiments, as well as through case studies, moot courts and client interviews etc. The maximum duration in which candidates need to complete B.Sc. LL.B.(Hons.) programme is eight years.

Objective

The objective of this program is to prepare students for the field of law by imparting integrated knowledge of Science, Technology and Law. The main objective of this programme is to impart knowledge, understanding and cognitive abilities in Law and science related courses. The program is application oriented, interdisciplinary approach, problem solving and outcome driven curriculum. The programme further focuses on research-informed teaching, comprehensive assessment and evaluation, dissemination of legal and scientific knowledge to solve societal problems, development of competencies and practical skills required for effective problem solving and right decision making in different activities relevant to Law. Further the program fosters a culture of socio-legal entrepreneurship. The programme also embeds courses to train students on personal development and interactive skills with a feel for society. The B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons) is of 5 years duration spread over 10 semesters.

Highlights

  • Proctoral System

    Under the Proctoral System, every student is assigned a faculty member as a Proctor or a mentor.

    These mentors offer guidance, support and encouragement to students, helping them as they progress along their academic journey. From the choice of electives to their academic performance, from attendances to meeting their credit requirements, students can approach these mentors with any and every query.

    Proctors also interact with parents/​guardians and keep them updated on the progress of students.

    To ensure that they reap the benefits of the Proctoral System, students are advised to be in regular contact with their Proctors.

  • Industry Visit

    Students have to take up at least five an internship in law firms, NGOs, Companies, Firms, research Institutions etc. during the course of five years. It is also necessary for the student to submit an internship report and make a presentation to the members of the panel constituted by the HoD for assessment.

  • Optional Courses

    Students can choose from a multitude of optional courses in the fields of Constitution, Business law, International Trade Law, Crime and Criminology, International Law, Intellectual property Law and others. These are specially designed to help in the holistic development of an individual.

  • Honour Courses

    Students can choose from a multitude of optional courses in the fields of Science and Technology and Health related laws. These are specially designed to help in the holistic development of an individual in the field of science, technology and law. 

  • Compulsory Courses

    Students have to complete compulsory clinical courses like ADR (Alternative Dispute resolution), drafting pleading and Conveyance and moot court exercises for the completion of the course. These are compulsory courses as per BCI norms for practical application of law which will help in the holistic development of an individual in the field of law. 

  • Open electives

    Students can choose from a multitude of open electives across faculties for credits. These are specially designed as a basic introduction which help in the holistic development of an individual.

Structure

Study Domains

  • CC

    Compulsory Course

    Includes study of all science and law courses as mandated by BCI

  • SE

    Skill Enhancement Course

    Aimed at providing hands-on-training, competencies, skills like Mooting skills, client interviewing, ADR mechanisms, accounting tutorials etc.

  • AEC

    Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses

    Communication Skills, Elements of Social Sciences and Ethics, Environmental Ethics & laws, Constitutionalism and Human rights jurisprudence

  • DSE

    Discipline Specific Elective

    Deep dive into the core domain of lawyering skills, Finance & Banking law principles, Taxation, Medical jurisprudence and other core areas of laws

  • GE

    Generic Elective

    Students can choose from a list of courses offered across the university form multiple disciplines to enhance their knowledge

Course Progression

Course Credits
Communicative English: Law and Language

21BSLC101A Theory

4
Legal Methods & Legal Theories

21BSLC102A Theory

4
Mechanics and Modern Physics

21BSLC103A Theory Tutorials

4
General Organic Chemistry

21BSLC104A Theory Tutorials

4
Introductory to Biology (Life on Earth)

21BSLC105A Theory Tutorials

4

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Legal Language and Art of Advocacy / Legal Professional Communication Skills

21BSLC201A Theory Tutorials

4
Waves and Optics

21BSLC202A Theory Practicals

4
Inorganic & Biochemistry Chemistry

21BSLC203A Theory Practicals

4
Concepts in Microbiology, Molecular biology, and Genetics

21BSLC204A Theory Practicals

4
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry

21BSLC205A Theory Tutorials

4

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Electromagnetism and electronics

21BSLC301A Theory Practicals

4
Forensic Chemistry

21BSLC302A Theory Practicals

4
Principles of Biology at cellular level

21BSLC303A Theory Practicals

4
Calculus

21BSLC304A Theory Tutorials

4
Law of Tort

21BSLC305A Theory Tutorials

4
Law of Contract - I

21BSLC306A Theory Tutorials

4

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Linear Algebra, Statistics and Probability

21BSLC401A Theory Tutorials

4
Constitutional Law-I

21BSLC402A Theory Tutorials

4
Law of Contract – II

21BSLC403A Theory Tutorials

4
Family Law-I

21BSLC404A Theory Tutorials

4
Law of Property

21BSLC405A Theory Tutorials

4
Administrative Law

21BSLC406A Theory Tutorials

4

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Constitutional Law-II

21BSLC501A Theory Tutorials

4
Family Law-II

21BSLC502A Theory Tutorials

4
International Law

21BSLC503A Theory Tutorials

4
Labour Law-I

21BSLC504A Theory Tutorials

4
Jurisprudence

21BSLC505A Theory Tutorials

4
Environmental Law

21BSLC506A Theory Tutorials

4

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Labour Law-II

21BSLC601A Theory Tutorials

4
Criminal Law-I (Law of Crimes/IPC)

21BSLC602A Theory Tutorials

4
CPC and Law of Limitation

21BSLC603A Theory Tutorials

4
Criminal Law-II (Cr.P.C)

21BSLC604A Theory Tutorials

4
Corporate Law

21BSLC605A Theory Tutorials

4
Optional Course-I (Elective)

21BSLO61xA Theory

3

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting Systems

21BSLC701A Theory Tutorials

4
Law of Evidence

21BSLC702A Theory Tutorials

4
Honours Course-I

21BSLH71xA Theory Tutorials

4
Honours Course-II

21BSLH72xA Theory Tutorials

4
Honours Course-III

21BSLH73xA Theory Tutorials

4
Optional Course-II (Elective)

21BSLO72xA Theory

3

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Optional Course-III (Elective)

21BSLO83xA Theory

3
Optional Course-IV (Elective)

21BSLO84xA Theory

3
Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems

21BSLC801A Theory Tutorials

4
Honours Course-IV

21BSLH84xA Theory Tutorials

4
Honours Course-V

21BSLH85xA Theory Tutorials

4
Principles of Taxation Law

21BSLC802A Theory Tutorials

4

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Optional Course-V (Elective)

21BSLO95xA Theory

3
Optional Course-VI (Elective)

21BSLO96xA Theory

3
Drafting, Pleading and conveyance

21BSLC901A Theory Tutorials

4
Open Elective Course-I

Faculty Specific Code Theory

3
Honours Course-VI

21BSLH96xA Theory Tutorials

4

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Course Credits
Moot Court Exercise and Internship

21BSLI1001A Tutorials Practicals

4
Open Elective Course-II

Faculty Specific Code Theory

3
Honours Course-VII

21BSLH107xA Theory Tutorials

4
Honours Course-VIII

21BSLH108xA Theory Tutorials

4

Key

  • Theory
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals

Details

List of Optional Courses (OS)

List of Honours Courses

Teaching and Assessment

During each semester students’ performance is assessed through continuous evaluation (CE) which includes teacher interaction, session examination, and a Semester End Examination (SEE). CE and SEE weights carry equal weightage.

Students are awarded grades based on the marks scored.

Key Skill Development

  • Application oriented
  • Interdisciplinary approach
  • Problem solving and outcome driven curriculum
  • Research-informed teaching
  • Comprehensive assessment and evaluation
  • Dissemination of legal and scientific knowledge to solve societal problems
  • Foster a culture of socio-legal entrepreneurship

The aim is to create an institutional environment that promotes intellectual and practical learning. With unique diversity, the university seeks to create a scholarly community in which students and faculty discuss issues freely in a variety of setting both formal and informal. 

Careers

  • Practice of Law in Bar

  • Judicial Services

  • Drug safety Associate

  • Cyber Forensics specialist

  • Cyber Forensics specialist

  • Legal Advisor in Law Firm

  • Research Fellow/​Associates

  • Non-Governmental Organization

  • Prosecutors

  • Law Clerks

  • Government services

  • Law officers in PSUs and Private organizations

  • Corporate Sector

Admissions

Indian Nationals

Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria as per BCI Norms

Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination or equivalent from a recognized Central or State board, shall be eligible for admission to the B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) programme provided

  • The candidates belonging to General Category should have secured at least 45% of the total marks
  • The candidates belonging to OBC Category should have secured at least 42% of the total marks
  • The candidates belonging to SC/ST should have secured at least 40% of the total marks

Fees & Scholarships

Refer Fee Structure

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