The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (B.A. LL.B. Hons.) programme at Symbiosis Law School, Pune, is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in law while integrating interdisciplinary subjects from the humanities. The curriculum is aligned with the regulations of the Bar Council of India and incorporates academic rigor, practical training, and research exposure to equip students with comprehensive legal knowledge and professional skills.
Global and Cultural Awareness: Students are trained in governance, diversity, and gender sensitivity, while developing global competencies and an understanding of sustainability.
Interdisciplinary Legal Training: The curriculum integrates legal knowledge from various fields, preparing students for diverse roles beyond traditional litigation.
Leadership and Social Impact: Graduates are equipped to lead social, public, and corporate enterprises, advocating for justice and social change.
Practical Experience: Students gain hands-on legal skills, ethics, and values to navigate contemporary challenges in a fast-changing world.
Legal Problem Solving: The program emphasizes legal interpretation and the correct application of law.
IT and Research Skills: Students learn to use technology and electronic resources for effective legal research.
Critical and Analytical Thinking: The curriculum fosters problem-solving, independent thinking, and enhanced research capabilities.
Global Legal Perspective: Students gain an appreciation for the role of lawyers in addressing global issues like sustainability and poverty.
Exposure to Legal Systems: The program offers insight into national, regional, and international legal institutions and dispute resolution.
Practice-Ready Graduates: SLS Pune prepares students to become practice-ready lawyers with intellectual integrity and a commitment to justice.
The programme follows a semester-based system, with a total of 10 semesters over five years. Each semester comprises compulsory core courses, elective courses, and practical training elements.
Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5%
Differently Abled: 3%
Defence Category: 5%
Kashmiri Migrants: 2 seats
International Students: 20%
Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT): Candidates must first appear for the SLAT.
Personal Interaction: Shortlisted candidates, based on their SLAT scores, will be required to participate in the Personal Interaction (PI) round.
Final Selection: The final selection will be based on a combined merit list, where 50% weightage will be given to the SLAT score and 50% to the performance in the PI round.
Academic Fee per annum: ₹4,53,000
Institute Deposit (one-time, refundable): ₹20,000
Total Fee: ₹4,73,000
Academic Fee per annum: $8,650
Institute Deposit (one-time, refundable): $275
Total Fee: $8,925
Academic Fee per annum: $1,300
Institute Deposit (one-time, refundable): $275
Total Fee: $1,575
The courses will have 40% Continuous Assessment and 60% Term End [University] examination; however, some courses (not more than 30% of the total programme credits) may have 100% Continuous Assessment.
Students must pass all core and elective courses.
A minimum CGPA of 4.0 out of 10 is required for the award of the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree.
The degree is awarded upon successfully completing all credit and internship requirements at the end of 5 years.
Student performance is evaluated based on relative grading.
The highest Grade Point (GP) is 10, corresponding to O (Outstanding).
To pass a course, students must clear internal and external exams separately.
The minimum passing Grade Point is 4, corresponding to Grade P.
Students scoring less than 40% in any subject will be declared FAIL.
A degree is awarded only if the student achieves a minimum CGPA of 4 out of 10.
| Semester | Generic Core | Generic Elective | Specialization Core | Specialization Elective | Open Elective | Mandatory Non-Credit Course/s | Non-Letter Grade Audit Course/s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | ||||||||
| 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | As per the student's choice | 22 |
| 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | |
| 3 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | |
| 4 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | |
| 5 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| 6 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | |
| 7 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | |
| 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| Total | 163 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 203 | |
| Catalog Course Code | Course Code | Course Title | Specialization | Credit | Continuous Assessment | Term End Examination | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester: 1 | |||||||
| Generic Core Courses | |||||||
| T1470 | 0101250101 | Law of Contracts | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 | |
| T6752 | 0101250102 | English | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 | |
| T6758 | 0101250103 | History I: History of Law and Legal Institutions in Ancient and Medieval India | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 | |
| T6771 | 0101250104 | Sociology | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 | |
| T1724 | 0101250105 | Legal Database, ICT and 21st Century Skills | 2 | 50 | 0 | 50 | |
| T1460 | 0101250106 | Law of Torts including MV Accident and Consumer Protection Laws I | 2 | 20 | 30 | 50 | |
| T1534 | 0101250107 | Indian Legal System and Legal Methods | 2 | 20 | 30 | 50 | |
| T1548 | 0101250108 | Legal Research Writing | 2 | 50 | 0 | 50 | |
| T6761 | 0101250109 | Foundation of Ethics | 1 | 25 | 0 | 25 | |
| Total | 22 | 295 | 255 | 550 | |||
| Catalog Course Code | Course Code | Course Title | Specialization | Credit | Continuous Assessment | Term End Examination | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester: 2 | |||||||
| Generic Core Courses | |||||||
| T1453 | 0101250201 | Constitutional Law I | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 | |
| T1474 | 0101250202 | Special Contract | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 | |
| T6753 | 0101250203 | English (Advanced) | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 | |
| T6759 | 0101250204 | History II: History of Law and Legal Institutions in Medieval and Modern India | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 | |
| T6763 | 0101250205 | Political Science I | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 | |
| T1609 | 0101250206 | Environmental Law | 3 | 30 | 45 | 75 | |
| T1461 | 0101250207 | Law of Torts including MV Accident and Consumer Protection Laws II | 2 | 20 | 30 | 50 | |
| TH4788 | 0101250208 | Health and Wellness Module I | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mandatory Non-Credit Course | |
| Total | 22 | 220 | 330 | 550 | |||
Awarded to 1 or 2 students annually
Given during the Symbhav Valedictory Function
For the topper in the 4th Year BA/BBA LLB(Hons)
Based on the highest CGPA after the April revaluation results
Awarded around December
Awarded to 1 or 2 students annually
Given during the Symbhav Valedictory Function
For the topper in Law of Contract (BA/BBA LLB(Hons))
Based on the highest CGPA after the April revaluation results
Awarded around December
Awarded to 1 or 2 students annually
Given during the Symbhav Valedictory Function
For the topper in Law of Evidence (BA/BBA LLB(Hons))
Based on the highest CGPA after the April revaluation results
Awarded around December
Awarded to 1 or 2 students annually
Given during the Symbhav Valedictory Function
For the topper in Constitutional Law and Taxation Law (BA/BBA LLB(Hons))
Based on the highest CGPA after the April revaluation results
Awarded around December
Awarded to 1 or 2 students annually
Given during the Symbhav Valedictory Function
For the topper in Public International Law and Best All-Round Excellence
Based on CGPA, academics, co-curricular, sports, and other achievements (BA/BBA LLB(Hons))
Based on the highest CGPA after the April revaluation results
Awarded around December
Awarded to 1 or 2 students annually
Selection process begins in January for 4th and 5th-year BA/BBA LLB students
Students write an essay on a given topic (approved by the Director)
Essays assessed by internal and external panel members (approved by the Director)
Students submit essays (soft or hard copy) via email to the Director
The final selection is based on essay (100 marks) and interview (100 marks)
The selected student is announced during the Symbhav Valedictory Function
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