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a month agoContributor-Level 10
There are some major differences between the courses in Criminal Law and Civil Law.
Refer to the table given below
| Criminal Law | Civil Law |
|---|---|
| The criminal law curriculum revolves around the legal principles, processes, and practices related to criminal offenses. | The Civil Law syllabus equips students with knowledge of the legal principles, processes, and practices governing disputes between people or organizations, excluding criminal offenses. |
| PG, PhD, Diploma, and Certification. | PG, PhD, and Diploma. |
| Strategic thinking, criminal investigation, trial advocacy, interviewing & negotiation, etc. | Legal research, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, legal writing, and communication. |
| INR 1,000 - INR 15 Lakh | INR 1 Lacs - 4 Lakh |
| Symbiosis Law School, NALSAR University of Law, GNLU Gandhinagar, SIMTS, GGSIPU, Alliance School of Law, etc. | K.R. Mangalam University, SAGE University, Kalinga University, Aryavart University, etc. |
Legal Manager, Contract Attorney, Legal Advisor, Legal Researcher, Legal Assistant, etc. | Lawyer, Advocate, Transactional Lawyer, Family Lawyer, Assistant Professor, etc. |
| Advocacy, Judiciary, Law Enforcement, Legal Consultancy, Education, NGO, etc. | Colleges, Universities, Law Firms, Public Sector Undertakings, etc. |
| Trilegal India, Khaitan & Co., Ahlawat & Associates, Sagar Associates, etc. | Aditya Birla Group, Tata Group, Infosys, Wipro, Mahindra and Mahindra, Bajaj Auto |
| INR 3 - 8 LPA | INR 3 - 7 LPA |
Source - Multiple external/ official sites on the web and data may vary.
Hope this helps!
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8 months agoContributor-Level 7
Civil law covers a wide range of legal challenges related to disputes between individuals and organisations. Apart from criminal matters, they mainly focus on protecting individuals' private rights and providing solutions for acts of wrongs committed against individuals or their property. They are also known as the "law of private rights,"
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
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
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New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 7
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New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi,
No, you cannot straight a way pursue Civil Law after 12th in India. Here are the reasons why so:
No Standalone Degree: Civil Law is not offered as a distinguish UG course in India.
Integrated Law Degrees: However, you can carry on with common law degree such as Bachelor of Laws (LLB) after 12th. These LLB courses will include Civil Law as a core subject along with other legal areas.
Specializations: Some LLB courses or postgraduate Master of Laws (LLM) programs may offer specialisations or electives focusing on specific areas of Civil Law, like family law or property law.
Hope this answer cleared your doubt !
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
The difference is that Civil Law courses deal with issues between people or organisations. It's goal is to provide remedies for violations of private rights.
Criminal Law focus on the study of various types of crimes, legal practices, investigative methods, trial preparation, and the operations of the criminal justice system.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The types of subjects covered in the Civil Law courses in India are here. Take a look
Civil Law Syllabus | |
Comparative Constitutional Law | Teaching methods & Research Methodology |
Comparative Jurisprudence | Public international law |
Environmental Law | |
Jurisprudence | |
Law and Justice in Globalising World | Access to Justice |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Since Civil Law courses have many specialized areas, each specialization has its own curriculum set according to the course level.
Civil Law Subjects: Specialisations | |
Intellectual property law | |
Taxation law | Constitutional law |
Securities Law | Corporate law and governance (including international business) |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A general eligibility criterion for Civil Law courses in India is here. Take a look
Undergraduate Programs (LLB) - Completion of Class 12 (10+2) with qualifying scores and entrance exams like LSAT-India or CLAT.
Postgraduate Programs (LLM) - A recognised LLB degree from a reputable university.
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New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Civil Law course is generally studies as a core subjects in LLB curriculum, whereas, in LLM you can take it as a specialisation. Students can also consider studying it as a specialisation at diploma or certificate level. Civil Law provides a brief understanding of legal principles governing private matters, that includes Contract Law, Property Law, Tort Law, and Family Law.
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