The academic fraternity must have a clear understanding of the meaning and purpose of 'curriculum' and 'syllabus'. This would, apart from, the course learning objective would help in an effective delivery of the desired contents to the students.

1. course curriculum and teaching
pedagogy

2. presentation
by
major general Nilendra Kumar,
Exec. President
indian society international law

3. centennial National Conference
on Legal education in India
at BHu,
3rd to 4th February 2024

4. This presentation is in context of only five and three years law
degree courses.

5. difficulties AND challenges
 Teachers without benefit of professional exposure to law Application
 Only theoretical competence
 Practice/application not covered
 Unguided internships
 Paucity of quality text books
 No class participation
 Absence of career counselling

6. curriculum
Means the subjects that are included in a course of
study or taught in A school or college etc.
They impart necessary knowledge and skills to become a
trial court lawyer.

7. It is a road map or guideline of any given discipline

8. Curriculum is a set of courses that comprises a given area or speciality
of study,
These are a group of courses offered in a particular field of study.

9. THE CURRICULUM MAY CONSIST OF
1. CORE LAW SUBJECTS
2. ELECTIVE LAW SUBJECTS
3. INTER DISCIPLINARY SUBJECTS.
THE CURRICULUM MAY OFFER THE NECESSARY
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL TO BECOME A TRIAL
COURT LAWYER.

10. syllabus
a document that outlines everything that will be covered in
a class

11. What is a syllabus
This document outlines all essential information about a college course. It
may include
(a) topics to study
(b) due dates of any course work
(c) tests, quizzers or exams

12. Designing
This will be based on number of credits for a course and sessions allotted.

13. 1. Core Courses
2. Foundation courses
3. Continuing education courses

14. Course outcome
These are specific and measurable points that define the
knowledge, skill and attitudes

15. Parts of syllabus
(1). Instructor information
(2). Reading materials and supplies
(3). Policies with regard to assignments, visits, internships and law clinics.
(4). Class schedule

16. Programme learning outcome
it prepares the students with required skills and competencies to
perform the role of an advocate at a trial court

17. Contents
1. must know
2. should know
3. could know

18. Teaching aids
1. Videos
2. Pamphlets
3. Forms
4. Syndicates exercise/simulation
5. Mock trials or Moot courts
6. exhibitions
7. Legal aid clinics
8. Role plays

19. Internship is learning by doing

20. 1. IN TUNE WITH SYLLABUS
2. STUDENTS TO MAINTAIN METICULOU RECORD
3. SUBMIT A REPORT

21. Please note
1. curriculum must strive to make the programme and course
relevant and purposeful.
2. programme and course learning outcomes need to align with
each other

22. pedagogy
The term refers to the method HOW teachers teach, in theory and
practice. It is the study of how knowledge and skills are imparted in
an Educational context. It is the art and science of teaching students.

23. Suggested pedagogy
1. need and relevance (why should we study this course or session
2. statutory position
3. procedural steps
4. jurisprudence (it covers the concepts, principles and the philosophies underpinning it)
5. how to apply
6. case law

24. Use of adjunct faculty (if needed use retired practitioners)
1. judges
2. court officials
3. it officials
4. police
5. labour dept
6. forest

25. Examples of course learning outcomes
These should be formulated in consultation with law practitioners

26. Criminal procedure code
1. drafting and filing an anticipatory bail application
2. getting a first information report recorded

27. Civil procedure code
1. filing a suit by a servant for wages
2. filing a suit for money lent
3. filing a suit for partition of joint hindu family property

28. Law of crime
1. preparing of charges in case of
 a) theft
 b) causing grievous hurt

29. Indian evidence act
1. LEading of evidence in a case of causing simple hurt
2. cross examining in a case of outraging modesty

30. LAWOF CONTRACT
WORKING A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING A BOUNDARY WALL ON A
PLOT
DRAWING A NOTICE FOR BREACH OF CONTACT AGAINST A CATERER
HIRED FOR A WEDDING RECEPTION.

31. taxation
1. filing a basic itr
2. filing itr for the first time

32. Transfer of property act
1. drafting and registering an agreement to sell a house
2. drafting and executing an agreement to sell business with goodwill

33. Negotiable instruments act, 1881
1. drafting and serving a demand notice in a cheque bounce case
2. contesting a notice received for a dishonoured cheque

34. nurturing smart teachers
Videos on youtube by eminent and experienced teachers with an aim to
explain that subject should be taught.
These can be seen on the channel “leX consilium foundation” under the
playlist “nurturing smart teachers”.
s.no. subject Resource person
1. Constitution prof. of india Prof. Upendra baxi
2. Investment law Prof. n.l. mitra

35. s.no. subject Resource person
3. ihl Prof. umesh kadam
4. Labour law Prof. s.c. Srivastava
5. Administrative law Prof. s.k. gaur
6. International criminal law Prof. manoj Sinha
7. International trade & economics law Prof. Rashmi salpekar
8. Interpretation of statutes Prof. b.t. kaul
9. Law of evidEnce Prof. s.c. raina

36. s.no. subject Resource person
10. Cyber law Prof. tabrej ahmad
11. Cr pc Mr. Vikram singh(ex dgp, up)
12. Law of treaties Prof. Anupam jha
13. Competition law Prof. Avinash dadheech
14. Human rights law Prof. b.c. nirmal
15. International family law Adv. Anil Malhotra
16. Law of tort Prof. Manjula batra
17. Comparative constitution Prof. Pradeep kulshrestha

37. 18. Direct texation C.a. tarun chaturvedi
19. Constitutional law prof. t.v. subba rao
20. Public international law Prof. j.l. kaul
21. Family law Prof. monika chawla
22. Cyber security law Adv. Pavan Duggal
23. Military law Maj. Gen. (prof.) nilendra kumar
24. Hindu law Prof. kiran gupta
25. biotechnology Prof. sashikala gurur
s.no. subject Resource person

38. Conclusion
A clearly formulated syllabus showing specific and reasonable learning
outcome will help law students in career competence. The syllabus must be
regularly revised.