About Department

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Director Desk

Seasons Greetings from Department of School of Legal Studies (Law), Sanjay Ghodwat University (SGU) Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Thank you for giving the support towards the development of our Department at the Sanjay Ghodawat University.

The University aims at attaining the honour of training and imparting quality legal education to aspiring students and creating a set of socially responsible legal professionals who posses the skills that the industry and the profession expect of them.SGU wants its students to imbibe three key values: the intellectual curiosity to INQUIRE, the personal capability to INSPIRE, and show the commitment to deliver positive social IMPACT.

Director,
Adv.Dr. Anjali Patil

Message from the Director of the department

Law being a dynamic discipline is always in a flux. Unless one possesses critical thinking and analytical skills, meaningful comprehension of legal discourse is not possible. Lawyers must possess logical argumentative skills for which nurturing research skills becomes imperative.

We aim to produce successful, socially responsible and accountable professionals. Our goal is to provide secular, inclusive, humane, modern and updated education as well as training to the young brains.

To achieve the aforesaid, we provide non-academic support including modern campus with latest amenities and facilities, well equipped Classrooms, Multipurpose Halls, Libraries, IT Labs, Resource Centers, Moot Court, Legal Aid Clinic, Placement Cell, Personality Enhancement and Development Cells, Food Court, Medical Facilities, Sports facilities and appropriate Professional Security of the Campus, to ensure the manifold development of the personality of the students, staff and faculty members, ensuring their pro-active involvement in the development of the law school. As a placement driven University, our dedicated Placement team proactively assists students for internship opportunities and career placements.

To meet the interdisciplinary needs of the B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.) programme, our law school possesses experienced core faculties from diverse specializations in different subjects and streams. In addition, reputed academicians, renowned professional lawyers, Law firm consultants, practitioners, renowned members of the Judiciary and Legal Luminaries are invited as visiting professors to provide practical exposure of the legal profession to students.

Four dynamic specializations are provided to our students including, Business law, Constitution law, Crime & Criminology, Intellectual Property Rights. Assurance of Learning (AOL) model through outcome-based education. Regular updation of courses by experts, to be contemporary and relevant. Practical subjects like Moot Courts, Drafting, Pleading, Conveyancing & ADR. Contemporary curriculum with modern courses like Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. Planned and focused credit-based compulsory Internship Program are some major attributes of the law courses at SGU.

Vision and Mission

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Vision

"To be a center of excellence in legal education, fostering innovative thinkers and ethical leaders committed to justice, human rights, and societal well-being."

Mission

"To provide quality legal education that fosters ethical values, critical thinking, and professional excellence, empowering students to become leaders and advocates for justice in a dynamic global society."

PEO, PO and PSO

Program Educational Objectives (PEO) for School of Legal Studies

  • Provide comprehensive legal education to develop competent and knowledgeable legal professionals.
  • Foster ethical and professional values, promoting integrity and social responsibility.
  • Equip students with strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Prepare graduates for effective advocacy and leadership in the legal field.
  • Encourage a global perspective and interdisciplinary approach to address contemporary legal challenges.

Program Outcomes (PO) for School of Legal Studies

  • Develop a robust understanding of legal principles and their practical applications.
  • Exhibit strong ethical values, professionalism, and a commitment to justice.
  • Employ critical thinking and analytical skills to solve complex legal problems.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in legal research, drafting, and effective communication.
  • Utilize alternative dispute resolution techniques for amicable settlements.
  • Adapt to evolving legal practices through continuous learning and technological integration.
  • Engage in leadership, community service, and social justice initiatives.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO) for School of Legal Studies

BBA.LLB

  • Apply legal knowledge to business management and administration.
  • Analyze and interpret laws affecting corporate governance, contracts, and compliance.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for legal practice in a business environment.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in legal research, drafting, and client communication.
  • Understand ethical business practices and corporate social responsibility within the legal framework.

BA. LLB

  • Apply legal principles to various aspects of society, including constitutional, criminal, and civil law.
  • Develop critical analytical skills to assess legal issues from multiple perspectives.
  • Conduct thorough legal research and draft legal documents effectively.
  • Understand and advocate for justice, human rights, and ethical values in legal practice.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in courtroom procedures, negotiation, and legal communication.

LLB

  • Analyse and interpret legal principles across various fields of law, including constitutional, criminal, and civil law.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex legal issues.
  • Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and represent clients effectively.
  • Understand ethical standards and professional responsibility in legal practice.
  • Advocate for justice, human rights, and societal welfare through legal means.