Advancing legal scholarship and specialised practice

Constitutional Law / Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law

The 2-Year LL.M. programme at KLE Law College offers advanced legal education with two specialisations - Constitutional Law / Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law designed to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving legal landscape. In the Constitutional Law specialisation, graduates critically engage with the structure of governance, rights, jurisprudence, federalism and constitutional morality. The Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law specialisation explores legal issues surrounding digital technologies, cyber governance, data protection, artificial intelligence and innovation rights like copyright, patents and trademarks.

The programme combines academic depth with learning through research, case studies and a dissertation. Students are trained in legal reasoning, policy analysis and tech-savvy legal interpretation. It produces scholars and professionals who can navigate public law and the digital legal ecosystem. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, judiciary, tech law firms, corporate legal teams, civil services and policy-making bodies.

Course Curriculum

01Judicial Process and Law-Making Processes

02Research Methodology

03Legal Theory and Philosophy

04Constitutional Law Specialisation - 1: Constitutional Law: Theory and Principles of Constitutional Interpretation

05IPL and ITL Specialisation - 1: Law of Trademarks and Geographical Indication

06Introduction to GenAI

01Law and Social Transformation in India

02Law Pedagogy and Legal Writing

03Constitutional Law Specialisation - 2: Comparative Constitutional Governance

04IPL and ITL Specialisation - 2: Copyrights: Law and Practice

05Constitutional Law Specialisation - 3: Facets of Constitutionalism: Socialism, Rule of Law, Secularism, Multiculturalism and Federalism

06IPL and ITL Specialisation - 3: Data Protection Law

01Constitutional Law Specialisation - 4: Centre-State Relations

02IPL and ITL Specialisation - 4: Patent Law and Practice

03Constitutional Law Specialisation - 5: Civil Liberties - Comparative Study of Select Constitutions

04IPL and ITL Specialisation - 5: Law of Designs, Undisclosed Information and Plant Varieties

05Constitutional Law Specialisation - 6: Comparative Administrative Law

06IPL and ITL Specialisation - 6: Information Technology: Law and Practice

07Constitutional Law Specialisation - 7: Constitutional Miscellany

08IPL and ITL Specialisation - 7: Intellectual Property Law and Allied Laws

01Constitutional Law Specialisation - 8: Law Relating to Writs and Public Services

02IPL and ITL Specialisation - 8: Information Technology and Intellectual Property Rights

03Constitutional Law Specialisation - 9: Law and Media

04IPL and ITL Specialisation - 9: Commercialisation of Intellectual Property

05Dissertation

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Career and impact beyond the classroom

PEO-1

Legal Competence: Graduates will demonstrate legal competence by effectively applying legal knowledge, critical reasoning, and analytical skills to interpret, draft and argue legal matters in diverse practice areas.

PEO-2

Leadership Role: Graduates will actively embrace leadership roles and strive to achieve professional and organisational goals with adherence to legal ethics, professional responsibilities, teamwork and an appreciation of cultural diversity.

PEO-3

Societal Development: Graduates will contribute to nation-building by engaging in legal practice, policymaking and advocacy that address societal challenges and uphold constitutional values and justice for all stakeholders.

PEO-4

Professional Development: Graduates will actively participate in ongoing professional development, continuously upgrading their legal expertise to adapt to evolving legal landscapes and emerging areas of law in a dynamic global context.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

Graduate attributes

PO-1Knowledge of Law:

Graduates will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of substantive and procedural laws across diverse areas of the legal system.

PO-2Facts and Problem Analysis:

Graduates will analyze facts and legal issues to identify problems and apply relevant legal principles for resolution.

PO-3Designing Solutions:

Graduates will design effective legal solutions, draft arguments and propose policy reforms.

PO-4Conduct Investigations:

Graduates will conduct doctrinal and empirical legal research using appropriate methodologies and credible sources.

PO-5Modern Tool Usage:

Graduates will utilize modern legal research tools, digital databases and technology-driven legal applications effectively.

PO-6Social Engineering and Society:

Graduates will evaluate the role of law as a tool for social transformation and advocate for justice and equity in society.

PO-7Environment and Sustainability:

Graduates will recognize environmental concerns and contribute to sustainable legal solutions that uphold ecological balance.

PO-8Ethics:

Graduates will demonstrate ethical conduct, practice integrity and maintain accountability in all professional and academic engagements.

PO-9Individual and Teamwork:

Graduates will function effectively as individuals and collaborate as team members in multidisciplinary and multicultural settings.

PO-10Communication:

Graduates will communicate legal ideas, construct arguments, and present findings clearly through persuasive writing and articulate oral advocacy.

PO-11Project Management and Finance:

Graduates will apply basic principles of project management and financial literacy in legal practice and organisational contexts.

PO-12Life-long Learning:

Graduates will engage in continuous learning to keep abreast of legal advancements and evolving societal needs.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)

What graduates will achieve through this programme?

Constitutional Law Specialisation

PSO-1

Advanced Constitutional Interpretation: Graduates will interpret constitutional provisions, doctrines, and judicial decisions to address complex governance and rights-based issues.

PSO-2

Policy and Democratic Governance Analysis: Graduates will analyze the impact of constitutional law on public policy, legislative reforms, and administrative decision-making.

PSO-3

Engagement with Contemporary Constitutional Challenges: Graduates will engage with evolving constitutional issues such as federalism, secularism, and constitutional morality through academic and policy research.

Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law Specialisation

PSO-1

Digital IP and Cyber Law Expertise: Graduates will develop specialised knowledge in protecting intellectual property rights in the digital environment.

PSO-2

Legal Regulation of Emerging Technologies: Graduates will interpret legal frameworks related to data privacy, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital content.

PSO-3

Techno-Legal Research and Advisory Skills: Graduates will research issues involving cybercrime, digital piracy, IP enforcement, and tech-based regulatory compliance.

Contact Us

  • Have Questions? We are here to help.
  • For any clarifications regarding the programme, eligibility, admission process, fee structure, or anything else, we are here to help. Whether you are a prospective student or a parent seeking clarity, feel free to reach out to our team.

Ms. Deepa H.

Telephone: 9108800204

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Law graduate with minimum 45% marks in aggregate and 40% marks for SC / ST candidates only.

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