LLM(Profesional) in Construction Law and Arbitration

Centre for Executive Legal Education at Manipal Law School (MLS) presents the first of its kind Master of Law (LLM) programmes focussed on Construction Law and arbitration, Data Privacy and Cyber Law, Information Technology Law and International Investment and Commercial Arbitration for working legal professionals in blended learning mode. We offer master's degree programmes that open career opportunities for you in this upcoming and growing field and has been designed and will be taught by industry professionals. 

The high-quality programmes with flexibility will be delivered through combination of live online classes and in-person lectures at the Bengaluru campus at various intervels that will enable you to fast-pace your career. The curriculum has been designed and will be taught by industry professionals giving you the crucial insights and skills to take the next step. Also experience the benefits of a three-day immersion to campus to connect with fellow professionals at three times during your journey.

At Manipal Law School, the Centre for Executive Legal Education creates and provides conducive learning opportunities on highly targeted array of topics to working professionals. Courses are designed by academic scholars along with industry experts to equip the professionals with relevant knowledge and develop a competitive advantage.

Industry professionals, government leaders and community leaders will be provided insights and perspectives through the programs tailored under the aegis of the Centre which will help them to create positive impact in their current and future roles.

Centre is set up with the objective of producing professionals with ethical values having an adequate bend of industry competencies and fostering societal transformation; by catering advanced, interdisciplinary, practical based learning on niche legal areas.

The centre aims to create a pool of legal experts, who will be able to tackle new-age challenges and opportunities effectively. Highly qualified, dedicated industry professionals and academicians have come together to provide quality education. Programmes offered by the centre incorporate practical case studies, transnational and comparative approach to learning and research. It shall be the point of beneficial intersection between business leaders and academia, providing the opportunity to learn through flexible-blended model and evolve through diverse peer group of learners. High level of engagement and networking opportunities will also enhance the learning environment.

The Centre for Post-Graduate Legal Studies was established in the year 2022.Centre was set up with the objective of producing professionals with ethical values having an adequate blend of industry competencies and fostering societal transformation; by catering advanced, interdisciplinary, practical based learning on niche legal areas at postgraduate and doctoral level.

The centre aims to create a pool of legal experts, who will be able to tackle new-age challenges and opportunities effectively. Highly qualified, dedicated industry professionals and academicians have come together to provide quality education. Programmes offered by the centre incorporate practical case studies, transnational and comparative approach to learning and research.

LLM in Construction Law and Arbitration

The same curriculum is being offered to non-legal professionals as LLM (Professional) which includes modules on Contract law, Tort law, principles of evidence, limitation Act and Indian Legal and Statutory frame work. The legal professionals will learn about Construction Technology and environmental services.

LLM in Construction Law and Arbitration is a specialized master's degree programme that will upskill the cohorts to be professionally competent in the inter disciplinary field of construction/infrastructure sector in India and globally.Manipal Law School is the first Law School in the Country to offer a specialised masters in law degree in construction Law field. The programs intend to expose cohorts to emerging construction technologies, sustainability, administration of construction contracts based on best international practices, risks involved in construction besides alternative dispute resolution like adjudication, arbitration, and mediation.

The Indian construction industry is growing at an exponential rate. It is expected that over the next 4 years the Indian construction industry would be registering an annual growth of 6.3% and India’s infrastructure investment will be in the range of US$ 1.3 trillion (INR 104.2 trillion).

Such an exponential growth in the industry has also attracted project delays and cost overruns. For example, in survey of out of 1521 projects, 380 infrastructure projects have cost overruns of INR 4.58 Lakh crores (cost overrun 22%) 642 Projects are in delay (56%)

The same curriculum is being offered to non-legal professionals as LLM (Professional) which includes modules on Contract law, Tort law, principles of evidence, limitation Act and Indian Legal and Statutory frame work. The legal professionals will learn about Construction Technology and environmental services. See brochure (links below) for course titles and credits.

  Construction Law and Arbitration

• First of its kind program in India. Similar specialization is available only in UK and Australia.

• Focus on construction contracts from inception to completion

• Detailed analysis of various types of construction claims

• Arbitration procedures and enforcement of awards

• Virtual, live sessions with internationally experienced tutors/experts

• Live case studies and examples

Course Structure and Examination Process

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LLM (Professional) in Construction Law and Arbitration 

Eligibility Criteria :

Pass in any UG degree (excluding law graduates) from a recognized University , with minimum 50% aggregate marks, along with a minimum of 3 years of work experience after completion of UG.

This course is for Non-LLB Graduates.

(Since this program is being offered to working professionals, there are NO internship requirements)

Duration : 1 year (2 semesters)

Mode of Delivery : Combination of contact classes and virtual online and live sessions (Blended learning).

Assessment criteria : Ongoing assessment and end term in person examinations at the University.