Lords Universal College of Law 2023-24

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LordsUniversal CollegeofLaw

LUC Law

Lords Universal College of Law, popularly known as LUC LAW, is one of the leading colleges of excellence in the Mumbai Western Suburbs, located conveniently in Goregaon West. It is affiliated with the University of Mumbai and recognised by the Bar Council of India. LUC LAW is Permanently Unaided and Recognized as Gujarati Linguistic Minority Institution

Established in 2006 by Vidya Vikas Education Trust, it has since been imparting quality legal education. It prides itself on having excellent infrastructure and experienced faculty. It conducts nationallevel inter-collegiate law fests, seminars, workshops and conferences to give students all round development & training. LUC Law believes in early exposure of students to Moots, internships & developing communication and soft skills to create lawyers that can change the face of India’s legal system.

Principal's Message

LORDS UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OF LAW (LUC LAW), affiliated with the University of Mumbai, established in the year 2006, has become a reputed institution in the field of legal education and is one of the emerging laws colleges in the Western Suburbs.

At LUC LAW, we believe in imparting the best quality of education, which churns out able, alert, motivated and worthy legal professionals. The institution with excellent infrastructure facilities is solely dedicated to the goal of achieving excellence in the field of legal education. The mission of the college is to bring about Social Change.

At LUC LAW, we pride ourselves on imparting sound academic knowledge and professional experience

Five Years BLS LL B. & Three Years LL B. Program impart education in the fields of law. Thus, the students are exposed to theoretical and in-depth practical aspects of law through rigorous drafting sessions. Guest lectures by eminent personalities and legal professionals expose students to the varied facets of law.

We also encourage students to organise as well as participate in legal and extra-curricular events both i e. State and National level, this enlightens students to reflect upon team spirit and celebrate the achievements of this institution. I warmly welcome you to be a part of our prestigious institution of excellence in Legal Education and Training to build legal luminaries of the future.

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Excellence in Teaching and Research

There are many reasons why students seek and value education at LUC Law. Among them is the strength of our teaching and research, the diverse range of undergraduate programmes we offer, and the exciting opportunities that a law degree at LUC Law provides

LUC Law is an institution dedicated to building a community and an environment where faculty and students can discuss and reflect on the fundamental legal issues that affect societies in today's globalised world

With a rich heritage spanning almost 20 years, LUC Law is one of the leading colleges of excellence in Mumbai's Western Suburbs

We believe in creative and independent learning. Research opportunities, continuous assessment, tutorials, presentations and seminar-style teaching are emphasised, bolstered by a good law library that we are constantly upgrading so that our students have access to the most up-to-date information & research at their fingertips

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Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age.
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- Dr B.R. Ambedkar

I had Regulatory exposure while working with the “Apex Capital Market regulator” for nearly two decades. However, I needed to hone my skill set relating to understanding law. Therefore, after considering many factors such as infrastructure, especially a sophisticated moot court hall, experienced faculties, supporting staff and suitable timing for a working professional, I chose Lords Universal College of Law to pursue my long cherished dream. It was an enriching experience indeed at LUCL as I built a professional network, honed up moot court skills, got exposure by attending seminars and also participated in various legal fests organised by other renowned institutions. I think I was able to complete my course due to the continuous encouragement that I received from Principal Madam, or else it would have been very tough for a working professional like me. Life at LUCL was all about reinventing myself. It paved the way for learning new things, discovering various options and striving toward accomplishing them

Student Life

Moot Court

Moot Court activities are conducted at LUC LAW to help students gain practical insights into law practice. Every year the college Moot Court Committee hosts the Demo Moot, Intra Moot and Moot Court Competitions for the students

Legal Aid Clinic

The Legal aid clinic is a great platform where students, faculty and alums come together to serve the underprivileged members of society by providing them with free legal aid. The sessions are conducted on Saturdays between 2 pm to 5 pm

LEX LOCI : A National Level Inter-collegiate Law Fest

Lex-Loci is a National Level Law Festival organised by Lords Universal College of Law. The objective of this Fest is to provide a platform to the students pursuing law to give them simulated experience in varied areas of the profession. It also incorporates some entertaining elements directly or indirectly connected with the legal field to keep up with the spirit of satire and fun

Competitive exposure is assured on a single platform Events of the fest generally include Moot Court Competition, Client Counseling Competition, Turn Coat Competition, Extempore, Legal Quiz, Legal Story Board, Apud Exploration, Legal Drafting, Bollywood Moot Court and many more.

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SOUL OF UNIVERSAL

This annual inter-collegiate festival - SOUL of Universal, is a cultural extravaganza organised to promote the talent of college students and celebrate youth's zeal. This event is a synergy of youth creativity and talent quotient. SOUL rolls out a galaxy of events that test one’s talent and mental ability, logical thinking, spontaneity and knowledge. Several events and competitions catering to various disciplines like music, dance, fashion, mind games, etc. are a part of this fest. Students across Mumbai, Pune and Nashik enthusiastically showcase their talents raising the bar yearly

Excursions

The concept of excursions and visits has been woven into the academic practices of the institute, keeping in mind that experiential learning is the ethos of our institute. Proficiency comes through exposure, as rightly said, and it is gainful for the students to know the technicalities of law in a practical scenario. The college takes students on various institutional visits, namely:

• City Civil & Sessions Court, Metropolitan Courts & Family Court

• Visit Cyber Cell and Lok Adalat

• Visits to Yervada Jail Pune and Arthur Road Jail Byculla

Further, the committee conducts a Bail Application Workshop before all jail visits. On appointed days, they observe the proceedings of the Court and record their observations in a diary. This compulsory exercise provides students with first-hand information about the courts' functioning and insight into applying substantive and procedural laws

Other Activities

Orientation Programme, Guest Lectures, Seminars & Workshops, Demo & Intra Moot Court, Lex-Loci: A National Level Inter-Collegiate Law Fest, SOUL of Universal - Annual Intercollegiate Cultural Fest, Degree

Distribution Ceremony, Farewell Party & Annual Prize

Distribution Ceremony, Student’s Parliament, Sports week, Republic Day Celebrations, Constitutional Day Celebrations, Human Rights Day Celebrations, Teacher’s Day Celebrations and more

Enrichment activities include DLLE & NSS activities, Legal aid Clinic and Educational trips to various places of academic interest.

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Lords universal college of law has been a very integral part of my academic journey. Not only did it help in shaping up my career but also enhanced my personality in a very beautiful way Lords Universal College of Law always pushes you and motivates you to be the best version of yourself and rewards you for your smallest achievements. The recognition the college gave me, has made me what I am today, a more confident person I participated in multiple activities and actively participated in hosting Lex Loci Fest, and these responsibilities helped me grow. LUCL is the kind of college all students would wish to go to and I am happy that I made a wise decision. I have recently completed my Masters Degree (LLM) into Intellectual property rights and am currently working as a Trainee Associate at Dhaval Vussonji and Associates.

Adv. Anvi Bansali Trainee Associate, Dhaval Vussonji & Associates

3-Year L.L.B. Course

Eligibility Criteria

Graduate in any stream with a minimum of 45% marks or any other examination recognised as equivalent by the University of Mumbai with the minimum prescribed marks is eligible for admission

For further details, the latest update, online enrolment and admission schedule and procedure, please visit wwwmahacet org

Syllabus

First Year (Three Years) (Semester I)

1) Labour Laws

2) Contract I

3) Torts & Consumer Protection Laws

4) Legal Language including Legal Writing & General English

5) Practical Training I

Second Year (3 Years) (Semester III)

1) Administrative Law

2) Family Law II

3) Transfer of Property Act and Easement Act

4) Company Law

5) Practical Training II

Third Year (3 Years) (Semester V)

1) Civil Procedure Code & Limitation Act

2) Criminal Procedure Code, Juvenile Justice Act 2000 & Probation of Offenders Act

3) Interpretation of Statutes

4) Public International Law & Human Rights

5) Practical Training III

First Year (Three Years) (Semester II)

1) Law of Crimes

2) Constitutional Law

3) Family Law I

4) Environmental Laws

5) DPC I 1) Jurisprudence

Second Year (3 Years) (Semester IV)

2) Contract II

3) Land Laws

4) Any one from the following:

1. Criminology and Correctional Administration

2. Taxation Laws

3. Bankruptcy Laws

5) DPC II

Third Year (3 Years) (Semester VI)

1) Alternate Dispute Resolution System

2) Law of Evidence

3&4) Optional Papers: Any Two from the following Six subjects

i. Banking Laws and Negotiable Instruments Act

ii. Law of Insurance

iii. Intellectual Property Law

iv. Conflict of Laws

v. Law Relating to Women & Children

vi. Law of Medicine

5) DPC III

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Completed my LLB in 2020 from Lords Universal College of Law. Right from admission to the Degree Distribution Ceremony, the journey has been very smooth. The various events like Moot Courts, Guest Lectures, extracurricular activities, etc , were very beneficial in shaping me. Guest Lectures wherein prominent legal personalities shared their insights were indeed inspiring. The practical insights, visions, experiences and knowledge that were shared with the students motivated them to excel and helped them to work towards sharpening their skills. The faculties have always been supportive, especially the head of the institution, and their collective efforts have not only inspired me to do my research and self-study after classes but also helped me to excel in academics. The learning experience was truly interesting and worthwhile

[Class of 2020]

5-Year B.L.S. L.L.B. Course

Eligibility Criteria

A candidate passing the H.S.C. (10+2) examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education with a minimum of 45% marks or any other examination recognised as equivalent by the University of Mumbai with the minimum prescribed marks is eligible for admission to the First Year of Five-Year Law Course. The above percentage of marks shall be relaxed by 5% for candidates belonging to the SC & ST categories as per reservation policy prescribed and recognised by the Government of Maharashtra

Syllabus

First Year (Five Years) (Semester I)

1) English I

2) Logic I

3) Economics

Second Year (Five Years) (Semester III)

1) Political Science II

2) Sociology

3) History of Courts

Third Year (Five Years) (Semester V)

1) Labour Laws

2) Contract I

3) Torts & Consumer Protection Laws

4) Legal Language Including Legal Writing & General English

5) Practical Training I

Fourth Year (Five Years) (Semester VII)

1) Administrative Law

2) Family Law II

3) Transfer of Property Act and Easement Act

4) Company Law

5) Practical Training II

Fifth Year (Five Years) (Semester IX)

1) Civil Procedure Code & Limitation Act

2) Criminal Procedure Code, Juvenile Justice Act 2000 & Probation of Offenders Act

3) Interpretation of Statutes

4) Public International Law & Human Rights

5) Practical Training III

First Year (Five Years) (Semester II)

1) History

2) Political Science I

3) Legal Writing and Legal Language

Second Year (Five Years) (Semester IV)

1) English II

2) Logic II

3) Political Science III

Third Year (Five Years) (Semester VI)

1) Law of Crimes

2) Constitutional Law

3) Family Law I

4) Environmental Laws

5) DPC I

Fourth Year (Five Years) (Semester VIII)

1) Jurisprudence

2) Contract II

3) Land Laws

4) Any one from the following:

1. Criminology and Correctional Administration

2. Taxation Laws

3. Bankruptcy Laws

5) DPC II

Fifth Year (Five Years) (Semester X)

1) Alternate Dispute Resolution System

2) Law of Evidence

3&4) Optional Papers: Any two from the following six subjects:

i. Banking Laws and Negotiable Instruments Act

ii. Law of Insurance

iii. Intellectual Property Law

iv. Conflict of Laws

v. Law Relating to Women & Children

vi. Law of Medicine

5) DPC - III

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Scholarship of Rs. 10,000/- to students seeking admission to FYBLS LLB, AY 2022-2023.

Lords College offers a blend of learning, amusement and integration of enduring principles

As a law student, it provides a wide arena of the field and thus, I got to learn something about every subject. The entire learning environment makes it easy for a student to learn and inculcate the spirit to stand out amongst talented and hard-working students. What amazes me is the plethora of extracurricular activities that the institute offers, hence compelling every student to explore and nourish their extra talents. The institute manages these aspects exceptionally well, and a student always finds himself in a pool of never-ending opportunities, be it studies, moot courts or other research activities. Another very significant aspect is the Principal, Lectures and staff of the college are approachable, helpful and devoted, and the Professors that impart quality education to the students. Never can a student find himself lost in a concept and professors unable to rescue him. The institute’s library is the ultimate answer to all our queries regarding books, papers, periodicals and helping staff. Lords College believes in maturating its students through practical exposure by encouraging them to participate in and organise national-level competitions Via. Moot Court, Debates, Client Consultation, Model Parliament, conferences, Extempore Cultural Activities, Sports etc. Placements from new and reputed companies have encouraged students to grow big and achieve more. The whole experience, hence, is a roller coaster ride of learning and new experiences

Graduating as a Lawyer from Lords Universal College of Law has been a great experience, a memory to cherish for a lifetime. My 5 years at Lords Universal College of Law have been a wonderful experience of learning the law with prolific exposure to actual courts.

Lord's Universal College of Law has been a great contributor to developing my personality not just as a lawyer but also as an individual

For me, Lords Universal College of Law is not just a college; it’s an emotion!

Five years at Lord's Universal College of Law was an evolving process. The college not only provided an excellent team of faculty who have been the light at the end of every tunnel, whom we students follow and find our path for academic growth, but they provided unconditional support for growth in terms of personality development

The college builds you in a way that you get prepared for facing the outer world. One of the best things about Lord's Universal College of Law is that you have seniors that are ready to help you with anything and everything at any point in time, and this makes it a great place to survive and thrive. The college provides immense support and encourages students to participate in moot court competitions, essay writing, parliamentary debate etc. I am a proud alumnus of this institution and will always be

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Adv. Rudra Patel B L S. L L B - Class of 2020 Adv. Neha Yadav B L S. L L B - Class of 2020

It gives me great pleasure to say with pride that I have completed my LL B from Lords Universal College of Law. The relationship between faculty and students was very cordial, which allowed me not only to excel in my studies but to meet and make new friends for life The three years spent here were splendid and have helped me to grow better professionally & personally.

It isn’t easy to sum up the memories and experiences of the past three years in a few lines. I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of this renowned institute which was not only motivational but had a special feature of building & developing strong bonds that helped me progress in life. It was this environment which inspired us to study and enjoy co-curricular activities. All the professors were very helpful; they guided us all the time. One can find good mentors here. Different events like Moot Courts, Guest sessions and Court Visits have boosted my confidence which I can experience at my workplace now. It has been an unforgettable journey. I have spent the most wonderful days of my life in this college.

It has been worth spending three years to gain a positive aspect of personal and professional grooming. The experience has broadened my horizon and changed my view about many things. Joining LUCL was the best decision I made. I want to thank all the faculty members and staff for making me a better person and professional

Adv. Ashish U. Dube Class of 2020

Lords Universal College of Law, as an institution, was not confined to academics only but also to extracurricular activities, which significantly enhanced our confidence and enabled us to demonstrate our abilities beyond the classroom. This college provided me ample opportunities to grow and groom myself. I remember the excursion trips to the courts, jail, etc , which was an integral part of the curriculum. My best years of life have been filled with the best learning opportunities - all thanks to Lord's Universal College of Law!

I have been a student at Lords Universal College of Law for 5 years in the 5-year BLS LLB course, and from what I have experienced, I can tell you it is a great law school. The teachers are very reasonable and fair. The staff is excellent, and the rules help keep the law school safe and in order. There is an equal balance of learning and reviewing the information so that everyone gets what is to be done, and there’s tutoring if we need it. There are many opportunities for the students. I like that the law school has many activities available for students. There are various law societies and clubs, and the teachers make the assignments/ projects/ moot court fun with an awesome learning experience. I have passed out in the year 2021 and am currently working as a Legal Associate at a Law Firm in Dubai. I am forever indebted to my law school for shaping me as a legal professional and into what I am today

B L S. L L B - Class of 2021

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Adv. Sheeba Lawrie Adv. Krisha Dedhia

LUCL firmly believes in empowering future legal luminaries with efficient advocacy skills and imparting unmatched experience beyond classroom teaching.

Choose wisely as your decision shapes your future.

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