Competition Law

Competition Law is very new to India as a course. So right now, it is offered in only two types which are given below -

• Anti-competitive Horizontal Agreement
• Anti-competitive Vertical/Agreement

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There are many best Competition Law-related online certification courses offered in India. Candidates can see a list showing some popular institutions offering online Competition Law courses below -

Certified Business Law Analyst

Certified Corporate Law Analyst

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Competition law is expected to grow and play an important role in near future because economies around world are becoming more globalized and digitalized.

Competition authorities are more focused on digital markets to make sure that competition is not suffocated and consumers have access to new products and services. 

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A Competition law is important to prohibit firms from engaging in conduct that will distort the competitive process and harm competition by, for example, preventing firms from indulging in anti-competitive agreements, preventing firms with a powerful position on a market from abusing their market power, etc.

Moreover, Competition law is important for both businesses and consumers. It helps to create a level playing field for businesses and to protect consumers from exploitation. Competition law also promotes economic efficiency and innovation, which benefits everyone in society. 

Typically Competition Law courses have different syllabus, depending on course levels such as LLM and PG Diploma. Hence, here is preview of  general topics that are taught in Competition Law courses:

• Introduction to Law and Legal Systems
• Commercial Contracts, Drafting & Negotiation
• Business Structuring, Accountancy & Law Taxation
• Corporate Governance and CSR
• Business Centric Dispute Resolution
• Intellectual Property, IT Law and Management
• Competition Law Practice & Enforcement in India
• Competition Law & IP
• International and Comparative Competition Law
• Corporate Finance, Investment Law & Compliances

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If you wish to pursue a career ahead as a competition lawyer, then you must take a look at top colleges providing Competition Law course in India.

• NLU Kolkata (NUJS)
• Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur
• ILS Pune
• Mewar University
• Sai University Chennai

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Eligibility for a Competition Law course may vary from college to college. Candidates meet eligibility criteria for Competition Law course offered at PG level if they have completed a five year integrated law course or possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum 50 to 55 percent aggregate.

Competition Law is a law specialisation that candidates are usually offered at postgraduate level. Under this law, specialisation candidates study and review agreements or practices that restrict free trading as well as competition between businesses. Competition Law also bans abusive behaviour by any firm that dominates market and also includes laws that supervise and negotiate mergers, acquisitions as well as joint ventures.