1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - 04 Credits - 100 Marks

Module I: Foundations of Research and Legal Research

• Meaning, Nature and Objectives of Research; Research in Law; Scientific Method and Legal Inquiry
• Doctrinal and Non-Doctrinal Research; Socio-Legal and Interdisciplinary Research
• Research Ethics and Academic Integrity; Plagiarism and Research Misconduct
• Role of Research in Innovation and Knowledge Economy

Module II: Research Problem, Research Design and Literature Review

• Identification of Research Problem; Selection and Delimitation of Topic
• Formulation of Research Questions and Objectives; Variables and Research Assumptions
• Research Design and Planning; Literature Review: Purpose and Methodology; Gap Identification

Module III: Methods of Legal Research

• Doctrinal Research: Statutory Analysis, Case Law Analysis, Historical and Comparative Methods
• Empirical and Socio-Legal Research: Quantitative and Qualitative, Surveys, Interviews, Focus Groups
• Observation Method, Case Study Method, Mixed Method Research

Module IV: Data Collection, Analysis and Research Tools

• Primary and Secondary Sources; Legal Databases; Sampling Techniques
• Data Coding and Classification; Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
• Introduction to SPSS/Excel for Legal Research; Use of AI Tools in Legal Research

2. FOUNDATION OF CIVIL LITIGATION - 04 Credits - 100 Marks

Module I: Institution and Commencement of Civil Proceedings

• A Suit of Civil Nature; Drafting of a Notice; How to Draft a Civil Suit
• Institution of Suit; Service of Notice and Summons

Module II: Pleadings and Pre-Trial Procedures

• Interlocutory Applications; Appearance and Non-Appearance of Parties
• Drafting and Filing of Written Statements
• Inspection, Discovery and Production of Documents; Framing of Issues

Module III: Trial Process and Evidence

• Summoning and Examining Witnesses; Art of Chief Examination and Cross-Examination
• Effect of Admissions; Preparation and Presentation of Arguments
• Understanding & Analysing Judgement and Decree

Module IV: Post-Judgment Remedies and Execution

• Preparation and Filing of Appeal; Revision and Review
• Managing Execution of Decree and Defence in Execution Proceedings

3. FOUNDATION OF CRIMINAL LITIGATION - 04 Credits - 100 Marks

Module I: Initiation of Criminal Proceedings and Pre-Trial Processes

• Understanding Concept of Offence; Initiating a Criminal Proceeding
• Police Complaint and F.I.R. Issues and Techniques
• Arrest, Remand, Bail and Anticipatory Bail; Mode of Securing Appearance

Module II: Investigation and Pre-Trial Scrutiny

• Practical Aspect of Criminal Investigation; Preventive Action by Police
• Understanding and Evaluating Charge Sheet; Private Complaints

Module III: Criminal Trial and Advocacy Skills

• Practical Aspects of Trial; Effective Prosecution and Defence
• Recording Evidence; Art of Cross-Examination in a Criminal Trial

Module IV: Post-Trial Remedies and Applications

• Drafting and Filing an Appeal; Revision; Review; Other Applications

4. CLIENT SERVICING AND LITIGATION MANAGEMENT - 04 Credits

Module I: Client Relationship and Counselling

• Initial Disclosure – Relationship Building, Problem Assessment
• Communication Techniques; Goal Setting; Art of Client Counselling; Counselling Intervention

Module II: Fact Analysis and Application of Law

• Evaluation of Facts; Framing of Notes; Application of Law
• Application of Psycho-analytic, Psycho-dynamic and Humanistic Theories in Client Counselling

5. LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT - 04 Credits

Structure, operations, financial management, marketing and technology integration for modern law firms in India.

6. TRANSNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS, NON-CONVENTIONAL LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION - 04 Credits

Cross-border transactions, arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

7. INTERPLAY OF LAW OF EVIDENCE IN LITIGATION AND NON-LITIGATION LAWYERING - 04 Credits

Practical application of Indian Evidence Act in courtroom and transactional practice.

8. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - 03 Credits

Recruitment, training, performance management and team building for law firms.

9. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS - 03 Credits

Bar Council of India Rules, Professional Standards, and Ethical Responsibilities of Advocates.

10. RESEARCH PROJECT - 06 Credits

Independent research project on contemporary issues in Litigation and Law Firm Management under faculty supervision.