Civil law

Civil law in India, which is also known as the "law of private rights," covers a wide range of legal challenges related to disputes between individuals and organisations, apart from criminal matters. It mainly focuses on protecting individual's private rights and providing solutions for act of wrongs committed against individuals or their property. 

It covers legal fields such as property, contracts, family disputes, torts, consumer protection, and corporate affairs. 

As India's economy is growing, for instance, real estate sector is expanding, plus increasing awareness of consumer rights, and the complications of modern family and corporate relationships have led to growing demand for civil litigation and advisory roles. 

While in terms of career scope, Civil Lawyers can work in law firms, corporate legal departments, real estate companies, family law practices, NGOs, and even governmental departments dealing with land, housing, and civic administration.

The programme comprises approximately forty full options (including a dissertation option) and eight to ten half-options. The Bachelor of Civil Law at Oxford is one year. Following are some key features of the program:

• The BCL employs a combination of seminars, tutorials, and lectures. Seminars are typically led by senior faculty members and encourage interactive discussion.
• Students will have access to University's wide range of world-class resources including libraries, museums, galleries, digital resources and IT services.
• Instead of a supervisor, BCL students have an academic advisor who meets with them at the start of the school year and then often once a term for the rest of the year.
• Graduates are equipped not only for legal practice but also for roles in academia, international organizations, and various sectors requiring advanced legal knowledge.

Hi,

Following are the common core topics that are taught under Civil Law course:

• Contract Law: Formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts.
• Property Law: Rights and ownership of various forms of property (land, buildings, intellectual property).
• Tort Law: Liability for civil wrongs that cause harm to others (e.g., negligence, product liability).
• Family Law: Marriage, divorce, child custody, and inheritance.
• Consumer Protection Law: Rights and remedies for consumers in commercial transactions.
• Law of Torts: Remedies for civil wrongs causing harm to another person's property, reputation, or well-being.

Hope this helps !