| Program Description |
The M.A. Programme in Law, Society and Politics at the SLGC is designed with the premise that a focus on the intersection of law and politics is of crucial importance in shaping a better understanding of modern India. That law is both living and dynamic as against something static is evidenced in the way courts and the judiciary has constantly re-interpreted texts of the law as well as the Constitution.The study of law has thus far been confined to legal departments or universities and the choice of locating a Masters Program in law within a social science and humanities university is a self-conscious one. The excessive focus on legal formalism has resulted in an emphasis on skill development and an instrumental approach to legal education. While the imparting of legal skill is an essential aspect of legal education, it would be short-sighted to reduce the study of law into a vocational training. We believe a study of law is much richer when it incorporates insights from social sciences, humanities and other disciplines.AUD provides a unique environment to house such a school as the faculty and scholars come from a wide range of disciplines ranging from law to the core disciplines within the Social Sciences and Humanities.Students from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to law, sociology, political science, history, economics, literature and philosophy, will find this programme attractive. Law graduates through this programme will be able to deepen their understanding of interdisciplinary legal studies, including legal history, sociology of law and law and economics. Graduates of other social sciences will be able to acquire a socio-political understanding of law and the functioning of legal institutions. The programme will have a comparative focus constantly foregrounding the debates of the global south within a wider political and cultural context.The program will also invite eminent legal scholars and practitioners as guest lecturers and to offer electives that will introduce students to link the theoretical study of law with its practical application.
CAREER OPTIONS:
The programme is oriented towards those interested in deepening their understanding of law towards a career in research, teaching, policy think tanks etc.. The programme will be useful to those who plan to work in advocacy, in policy, non-governmental organizations and those who would like a more informed approach to the practice of law. For students without a background in law, it offers an entry point into a study of law and will equip them with a unique opportunity to develop their research and skills in this field. Our graduates have been admitted into Phd programs at leading universities globally including New York University (NYU) and Freie University Berlin. Graduates are also employed in various organizations including The Print, Indiankanoon.com, CSDS amongst others.
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