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Five-year B.A. LL.B. syllabus, semester by semester

The Five-year B.A. LL.B. as taught at the University of Mumbai, 10 semesters, paper by paper. The papers are the compulsory set the Bar Council of India prescribes, so the same core is taught at every recognised law college — the order and the electives are the university's.

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Semester 1

  • English – I
  • Logic – I
  • Economics

Semester 2

  • History
  • Legal Writing and Legal Language
  • Political Science – I

Semester 3

  • Sociology
  • Political Science – II
  • History of Courts

Semester 4

  • English – II
  • Logic – II
  • Political Science – III (International Relations)

Semester 5

Semester 6

  • Law of Crimes
    **BNS 2023** (formerly IPC)
  • Constitutional Law – I
    Constitution of India — Fundamental Rights, DPSP, writs
  • Family Law – I
    Hindu Marriage Act 1955; Hindu Succession Act 1956; HAMA 1956
  • Environmental Laws
    EP Act 1986; Water Act 1974; Air Act 1981
  • Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – I

Semester 7

  • Administrative Law
    Delegated legislation, natural justice, judicial review
  • Family Law – II
    Muslim personal law; Indian Succession Act 1925
  • Transfer of Property
    Transfer of Property Act 1882; Easements Act 1882
  • Company Law
    Companies Act 2013
  • Practical Training – II: Alternate Dispute Resolution
    Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996

Semester 8

  • Jurisprudence / Legal Theory
    Schools of law, rights, ownership, possession
  • Contract – II
    Indian Contract Act ss. 124–238; Partnership Act 1932; Sale of Goods Act 1930
  • Constitutional Law – II
    Union–State relations, emergency, amendment
  • Human Rights Law · elective
    UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR, Protection of Human Rights Act 1993
  • Criminology and Penology · elective
  • Bankruptcy Laws · elective
    Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
  • Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – II

Semester 9

  • Civil Procedure Code 1908 and Limitation Act 1963
    CPC 1908; Limitation Act 1963
  • Criminal Procedure Code, Juvenile Justice Act 2015, POCSO 2012
    **BNSS 2023** (formerly CrPC); JJ Act 2015; POCSO 2012
  • Labour Law and Industrial Relations – II
    Wages, social security, contract labour legislation
  • Public International Law
    UN Charter, treaties, statehood
  • Practical Training – III: Moot Court Exercise and Internship

Semester 10

  • Law of Evidence
    **BSA 2023** (formerly Indian Evidence Act 1872)
  • Law of Taxation
    Income Tax Act 1961; GST
  • Intellectual Property Laws · elective
    Patents Act 1970; Copyright Act 1957; Trade Marks Act 1999
  • Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments · elective
    Negotiable Instruments Act 1881; Banking Regulation Act 1949
  • Law and Medicine · elective
  • Law Relating to Women and Children · elective
  • Law of Insurance · elective
    Insurance Act 1938
  • Conflict of Laws · elective
  • Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – III