Law

In the legal domain, Security and Investment Law comprises legislations of the Securities Contract Act of 1956, Securities and Exchange Board of India Act of 1992 and the Companies Act of 2013. The financial transactions involving stocks, assets, shares, liquidity, mutual fund investments, Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), Bonds, ESOPS, PF, Bank Products, Annuities, etc. are secured under Security and Investment Laws. 

Here's what Security and Investment Law course is all about, in points:

• Specialized legal field: Focuses on regulations governing financial markets and investment products.
• Ensures fairness and transparency: Protects investors and maintains stability in financial markets.
• Covers a wide range of areas:
  • Securities market regulations (SEBI, etc.)
  • Investment instruments (stocks, bonds, derivatives)
  • Corporate governance and investor protection
  • Insider trading and market manipulation prevention
  • Mergers and acquisitions in the securities market
  • International securities regulations (sometimes)
• Educational paths:
  • Certificate courses (basic understanding)
  • Diploma courses (deeper dive)
  • LLM in Securities Law (postgraduate specialization) 

Consumer Law course talks about the protection of rights and interests of consumers. It is designed to ensure that consumers have access to accurate information about products and services, that they are not subjected to unfair or deceptive practices, and that they have a fair and efficient means of resolving disputes with businesses.

Candidates can pursue undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes in the field of Consumer Law. In UG level courses candidates need to pursue integrated law programmes in order to specialise in the field of Consumer Law; whereas in a PG level law course aspirants can straight away specialise in Consumer Law. Apart from degree programmes, candidates can also pursue Diploma courses in the field of Consumer Law. 

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, is the primary law governing consumer law in India. The Act establishes a three-tiered consumer protection system, consisting of:

• Consumer courts: These specialised courts adjudicate consumer disputes.
• Consumer Protection Councils: These councils are responsible for promoting consumer awareness and resolving consumer disputes out of court.
• Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA): The CCPA is a quasi-judicial body responsible for investigating and punishing unfair trade practices.

Moreover, it is also a valuable resource for consumers who have been harmed by a business.  

Columbia Law School being the Law School of Columbia University which is a world renowned university known for its quality of education. According to the US World and News rankings body in 2025, CLS is ranked #10 in the list of the best 196 Law schools around the world.  

International students are required to pay tuition fee at Columbia Law School to pursue Law courses. The Columbia Law School tuition fee for the year 2025-26 is USD 85,368 (INR 76.77 L). 

According to American Bar Association, the median salary for an CLS graduate in the class 2024 was USD 225,000 (INR 2.02 Cr)  which is higher than any other Law School in the United States.