LLM (Environment and Natural Resources Law / Infrastructure and Business Law)
Programme Overview
Environmental laws and Infrastructure laws are two emerging fields in legal practice. There is a dearth of qualified legal professionals in both these fields. It is in this context that TERI SAS offers a one year LL.M. programme with specialisation in Environment and Natural Resources Law and Infrastructure and Business Law. This One Year LL.M programme will be offered under the auspices of the Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies through the Department of Policy Studies.
Programme specific outcome - LLM Environment and Natural Resources Laws
Upon culmination of the programme, the students will be able to:
• Understand and analyze the legal regime on protection of environment both domestic and international also draw its linkages with other branches of law
• Appreciate the interface between environmental regulation and their implications on the business operations
• Gain perspective on the legal framework for allocation and management of natural resources and the role of various stakeholders
• Acquire understanding on the legal response to climate change and its impact on other branches of law
• Develop and apply skills for undertaking quantitative and qualitative research to analyze data by undertaking project/dissertation
• Gain hands-experience in identifying gaps in law and policy and ability to connect the theory with its practical implication
Programme specific outcome - LLM Infrastructure and Business Laws
Upon culmination of the programme, the students will be able to:
• Develop deep understanding of the legal framework governing the infrastructure sector
• Analyze the issues pertaining to taxation, competition and other business laws underpinning the regulation of infrastructure projects
• Understand the nuances of PPP projects, competitive bidding and project financing
• Gain perspectives on the legal framework and ensuing reforms in the specific infrastructure sectors like telecommunication, electricity etc.
• Develop and apply skills for undertaking quantitative and qualitative research to analyze data by undertaking project/dissertation
• Gain hands-experience in identifying gaps in law and policy and ability to connect the theory with its practical implication
Infrastructure laws and Environmental laws are two emerging fields in legal practice. An LL.M. with specialization in either of these fields would open up opportunities in:
THREE-DAY CAPACITY BUIDLING PROGRAMME ON ELECTRICITY LAW, REFORMS AND PRACTICE
TERI SAS organized a threeday capacity-building programme on ‘Electricity Law, Reforms and Practice’ in partnership with Hemant Sahai Associates (HSA) from 01 to 03 September 2016. Thirty participants from various state electricity regulatory commissions, public and private power sector utilities, lawyers and legal advisors and researchers attended the programme
CERTIFICATE COURSE ON "NUCLEAR ENERGY AND LAW"
5 day certificate programme held (6-11 March 2017) in TERI SAS in association with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), a technical study trip to the Narora Nuclear Power Plant in UP is planned. The trip is only for Indian nationals.
3 DAY LITIGATION CLINIC FOR LAW STUDENTS AND YOUNG LAWYERS
3 Day, Skill Building workshop on the Art and Practice of Trial, Corporate and Environmental Litigation was held in TERI SAS on 20-22 October 2016 .
LLM programme of TERI School of Advanced Studies is place where students can freely meet and talk with faculty and staff. That helps to create an excellent learning environment for our young adults. The atmosphere is conducive to creative and productive learning. It encourages individuality and creativity.
Chitwan
The Center for Post Graduate Legal studies fosters an atmosphere of learning much beyond traditional instruction. Opportunities in the form of seminars, workshops and guest lectures give you a perspective that helps hone skills needed in the profession. The school encourages critical and analytical thinking which are important tools for any professional.
Raminder Gill
Our Placement Partners
Programme Highlights
Programme outline
Year
Courses
Credits
Duration*
First Year
1st Semester
7 common courses
16
18 weeks
2nd Semester
2 common courses and 4 specialisation based core courses and 2 electives
16
18 weeks
* Does not include mid and end-semester breaks and evaluation schedules (based on major and minor tests and assignments)
Pedagogical tools used are classroom lectures, case studies, moot courts, seminars, term papers, etc. A lot of emphasis is given to improving writing skills and team work.