Law
Department of Law
About the Department
Established in 2026, the School of Law represents a significant milestone in the University’s commitment to excellence in higher education and professional development. Recognizing the dynamic nature of legal systems in an increasingly interconnected world, the School is dedicated to fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, professional competence, and leadership among its students. The School of Law is committed to preparing students for diverse and evolving career opportunities like Lawyers, judges, legal consultants, policy analysts, corporate advisors, arbitrators, academicians, and public administrators by offering a rigorous academic curriculum complemented by practical learning experiences, interdisciplinary perspectives, and value-based education.
The School currently offers two undergraduate programmes designed to cater to students at different stages of their academic journey:
- 3-Year LL.B. (Honours): A professional degree programme intended for graduates from any recognized discipline who aspire to pursue a career in law. The programme provides comprehensive legal education with emphasis on constitutional values, substantive and procedural laws, legal reasoning, advocacy skills, and professional ethics.
- 5-Year B.A. LL.B. (Honours): An integrated programme that combines the study of social sciences with legal education. The curriculum enables students to develop a holistic understanding of society, governance, economics, political institutions, and law, thereby equipping them with the analytical and practical skills required for the legal profession.
The academic philosophy of the School is rooted in the belief that legal education must combine theoretical knowledge with practical application. Accordingly, the curriculum has been designed in alignment with contemporary legal developments and national educational priorities while incorporating experiential learning methods such as moot court exercises, mock trials, legal drafting, client counselling, mediation and negotiation, internships, field visits, legal aid activities, seminars, workshops, and interaction with members of the Bench, Bar, industry, and civil society. These activities provide students with valuable opportunities to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice.
Students are encouraged to participate in legal research projects, academic writing, debates, conferences, and publications that contribute to the understanding and development of law and public policy. Faculty members strive to create an intellectually stimulating environment that promotes independent thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical analysis of contemporary legal issues at the national and global levels.
Through legal literacy programmes, community outreach initiatives, and legal aid activities, students are encouraged to appreciate the transformative role of law in addressing societal challenges and advancing inclusive development. Such engagement not only enhances professional competence but also nurtures compassion, civic responsibility, and a commitment to public service. In keeping with the evolving standards of legal education, the use of modern teaching methodologies, access to legal databases, interactive classroom discussions, case study analysis, and project-based learning are intended to prepare students for the rapidly changing legal and professional landscape.
The School also seeks to establish meaningful collaborations with courts, law firms, corporate organizations, governmental agencies, research institutions, professional bodies, and non-governmental organizations to provide students with opportunities for internships, training, collaborative research, and professional development. Such partnerships will strengthen industry-academia interaction and enhance students’ employability and practical exposure.
Key Highlights of the School:
- Curriculum has been designed in alignment with contemporary legal developments and national educational priorities while incorporating experiential learning methods.
- Strong emphasis on research, innovation, and scholarly inquiry.
- Committed to promoting constitutional values, the rule of law, social justice, human rights, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and ethical professional conduct.
- School aspires to integrate technology-enabled learning, digital legal research, interdisciplinary teaching, and outcome-based education.
- Meaningful collaborations with courts, law firms, corporate organizations, governmental agencies, research institutions, professional bodies, and non-governmental organizations.
Vision
To become an internationally benchmarked School of Law recognized for academic excellence, innovative legal education, impactful research, and commitment to justice, sustainable development, societal responsibility and nation building.
Mission
- To impart globally relevant and practice-oriented legal education.
- To foster ethical, skilled, and socially conscious legal professionals.
- To promote interdisciplinary and technology-driven legal learning.
- To strengthen research, innovation, and international collaborations.
- To advance access to justice, constitutional values, and community engagement.
Prof. (Dr.) Deepashri S. Choudhari
Prof. & Head, School of Law.
LL.M, SET, NET, Ph.D
Welcome to the School of Law, D. Y. Patil Agriculture & Technical University, Talsande, Kolhapur. It is with great pride and optimism that I invite you to join our academic community, where excellence in legal education, ethical values, and professional development is at the heart of everything we do.
Established with the vision of nurturing competent legal professionals, ethical leaders, and socially responsible citizens. As one of the newest academic institutions of the University, the School is committed to providing a vibrant learning environment that combines academic excellence with practical exposure, innovation, and a strong commitment to justice.
Through an outcome-based curriculum, experiential learning, moot court activities, internships, legal aid programmes, seminars, workshops, and interactions with eminent judges, advocates, academicians, and policymakers, we aim to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice.
We believe that legal education should foster not only professional excellence but also social consciousness. Our students are encouraged to engage with issues relating to constitutional governance, human rights, environmental protection, gender justice, access to justice, and sustainable development. The School is dedicated to promoting a culture of research, innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and ethical conduct. As we embark on this exciting journey, our goal is to emerge as a centre of excellence in legal education that is recognized for academic quality, professional relevance, and societal impact.
I invite you to become a part of the School of Law and join us in our pursuit of knowledge, justice, and excellence. Together, let us build a vibrant academic community that upholds the highest standards of legal education and contributes meaningfully to the advancement of the legal profession and society.
I wish all our students every success in their academic journey and future professional endeavours.
With best wishes,