SYMBIOSIS LAW SCHOOL - PUNE

Care | Courage | Competence | Collaboration

Constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

Admission Prospectus 2025

5 years BA/BBA. LL.B. (Hons.) Programme

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 Academic Year 2025-2026

1. Director’s profile:

Prof. (Dr.) Shashikala Gurpur, Director, SLS, Pune, Dean, Faculty of Law, SIU, Jean Monnet
Chair Professor (EUC- LAMP co-founded by EU) has an illustrious career spanning over 32
years of experience in teaching, research and industry and leading the Law School on the path
of excellence since 2007. She is a distinguished academician and orator. She has received her
formal schooling in Kannada medium in Gurpur, she holds degrees in science and law from
Mangalore University. Dr. Gurpur received LLM as topper and gold medallist, and also her
Ph.D. in International Law from Mysore University. She is featured amongst the illustrious 100
women personalities in the book namely ‘The Phenomenal She ' launched by the Indian
National Bar Association on 7th March 2022 and was listed among 100 legal luminaries of
India in 2016 by Lexis Nexis. Dr. Shashikala Gurpur has been conferred the
Annual Kittur Rani Chennamma Award, 2018-19 by the Government of Karnataka for her
excellent achievement in the field of education and contribution to women empowerment. Dr.
Gurpur has more than 93 publications (29 Scopus/WoS), 16 Book Chapters and presented more
than 330 invited lectures, workshops and seminars across India, Thailand, US, UK, Ireland,
Germany, Australia, Canada and UAE. She is a pioneer of EU Legal Studies in India and was
invited to serve on the selection committee of the 2022-23 Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Chair
Program of Emory University by USIEF.

She is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at The West Bengal National University of Juridical
Sciences, member of the Academic Council at Maharashtra National Law University,
Aurangabad, resource person at NJA, Bhopal and PhD referee to many NLUs, JNU and many
state universities. She is awarded with the most coveted professional achievement,' Jean

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Monnet Chair Professor for EU Climate Justice Law, Governance, Management and Policy
(EUC-LAMP)' Co-funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. She is team
member of global evaluation and accreditation IALS, USA. She has guided 15 PhD, 100+
Master’s Thesis, and currently, she is guiding eight Ph.D. students. She is a lead in the SPARC
project, 4 EU Grants, NADFM training, and the MCCIA committee, Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII), and a member of Sector Specific Group for "Digital and Creative Economy
(DCE) in Government of India, Ministry of Education Department of Higher Education.

2. About Symbiosis Law School, Pune:

Symbiosis Law School, Pune (SLS, Pune) stands for excellence in legal education and is
nestled in the city of Pune (popularly known as the Oxford of the East, with the glorious
heritage of being the capital of the Peshwas. Piloted and enriched by the vision of Dr. S.B.
Mujumdar, Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) & Founder and
President, ). Symbiosis Law School, Pune was established in 1977 under the illustrious banner
of Symbiosis Society. SLS, Pune endeavors to secure all-round contributions for the betterment
of the field of Law, to create world-class professionals, to produce committed academicians
and law reformers, to train justice dispensers and invigorate community crusaders and, to create
a strong watershed of new and upcoming expertise in law relating to business and corporate
matters.

Sr National/International Top Agencies Year Ranking

No
1 National GHRDC 2024 1

2 National NIRF 2024 5

3 National IIRF 2024 1

4 National
India today
2024 6

5 National The Week 2024 5

6 National Outlook 2024

3
7 National BW Legal 2024
World 1 in West Zone

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This stature is attained through its various programs such as

5-year integrated
5-year integrated
Undergraduate
Undergraduate One-year LL.M
Programme Bachelor of
Programme: Bachelor of 3-year LL.B. programme with 9
Business Administration
Arts and Bachelor of specializations.
and Bachelor of Laws
Laws [BA. LL.B. (Hons.)]
[BBA. LL.B. (Hons.)]

The curriculum and pedagogy are designed around the latest quality initiatives in legal
education (including recommendations of the Carnegie Report, USA) combining skill,
knowledge, and values. These are imparted through multi-talented, qualified, competent, and
enthusiastic faculty members. These efforts are reciprocated by the participation of all the
stakeholders including the members of the Bar and Bench, the Corporate Sector, and
International Experts.

At SLS, Pune one can experience a world-class law school challenging itself year by year
soaring to new heights in excellence and quality. Students of Symbiosis Law School Pune have
been consistently participating and winning in various International Moot Court Competitions
such as Oxford Price Media Law Moot Court Competition 2021, 25th Annual Stetson
Environment Law Moot Competitions, 21st Willem C. Vis International Commercial
Arbitration Moot Court Competition (Hong Kong), 2024.

3. Significant Projects/ Courses

SLS, Pune has several impressive active international collaborations across prestigious
international universities. SLS Pune has proactively engaged with Arizona University, New
Hampshire University, Washburn University, Seattle University, Pepperdine University,
Waikato University, Bristol University, Vienna University of Economics and Business, and
Shastri-Indo-Canadian Institute, Berlin School of Economics and Law, University of Cologne,
Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences to name a few.

The collaboration have facilitated student-faculty mobility, participation in summer school, and
organization of conferences, guest sessions, webinars, and research projects. SLS Pune has
showcased a strong research culture along with an internationalization agenda that has resulted
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in successful project applications under the Erasmus + program of the EU. SLS, Pune had the
unique distinction of being the only Indian partner with the Erasmus Mundus Global
Consortium of Law Schools since 2008. SLS, Pune has been the recipient of four Erasmus+
CBHE KA2 under EU projects namely EURASIA, 21 Teach Skills Training, Climate Change
Policy and Law, and International Law and Forced Migration.

The aim of the EURASIA project was to develop the capacity of faculty members in India and
China in relation to European Studies by enhancing faculty mobility, developing courses
focused on European Studies and incorporating the best practices of European and Asian
Universities.

SLS, Pune is a consortium partner of the ‘21st Century Teach Skills project’ which is related
to the ‘Teacher’s Training with specialization on Life and IT skills’. As a part of this project,
SLS Pune has developed 10 ECTS Certificate Programme on ‘Critical Thinking Skills’ and
‘Collaborative Problem-Solving Skills and 21st Century Skills.

On the National front, SLS Pune has SPARC Project. SLS Pune has also undertaken the
following projects under the Indian Council of Social Science Research related to ‘Law
Trafficking and Disasters-tracing the interlinkages’; ‘Law Gender and Disasters-case study of
Bundelkhand’.SLS Pune has been instrumental in influencing the new transformations in
Criminal Justice Systems in India via submitting recommendations to the Ministry of Home
Affairs under the Government of India. SLS Pune is also involved in research consultancy
for Dr. Veerappa Moily, former member of Parliament, India. SLS, Pune under the Nyaya
Bandhu Scheme (PRO BONO CLUB) SLS Pune received a Grant of Rupees One Lakh (Rs.
1,00,000) from the Department of Justice, Government of India. Adding to its initiatives with
the Government of India and the National Commission for Women, SLS Pune, organized the
“Regional Consultation on Review of Criminal Law- Improvement in Status of Women” in
February 2022 and submitted a detailed report to the National Commission for Women.

4. SCHOLARSHIPS

SLS, Pune endeavors to secure all-round contributions for the betterment of the field of Law,
to create world-class professionals, to produce committed academicians and law reformers, to
train justice dispensers and invigorate community crusaders and to create a strong watershed

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of new and upcoming expertise in law relating to business and corporate matters. Students can
avail of scholarships such as the Government of India’s SC/ST Top Class Education
Scholarships, Ministry of Social Welfare, Govt. of India and State Merit Scholarships,
Scholarships for top class students with disability and also some private scholarships (for other
scholarships, please visit www.symlaw.ac.in).

2.1 SCALSAR:

SLSP has established the Symbiosis Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research
(SCALSAR). It is the centre-stage research, quality publications, government interface,
hosting scholars in residence, undertaking interdisciplinary legal studies and research projects,
training teachers, and designing training modules.

SCALSAR was informally established in 2007 and was formalised and recognized as an
excellence centre in the year 2013. SCALSAR envisions Idea architecture, infrastructure and
resources for advanced legal studies and research. It promotes Research, training and
consultancy in excellence centres aligned with SIU clusters having national and global
importance in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary areas.

It has 3 research clusters: Science Technology Innovation Law, Rule of Law in Context, and
Comparative Law. Every year SCALSAR organizes an International Research Conference
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which has become popular as SYMROLIC representing the Rule of Law with Indian and
Global perspectives, aligning it with the SIU’s vision of an interdisciplinary conference and
connecting to different fields such as that of Innovation, Science, Technology, Human
Behaviour, Global Policy and Governance.

The purpose of SCALSAR under the Faculty of Law SIU, Symbiosis Law School Pune is to
centre-stage research, encourage quality publications, act as think-tank to the government, host
scholars in residence, undertake interdisciplinary legal studies and research projects, train
teachers and design training modules. SCALSAR contributes under three verticals viz. Science
Technology and Innovation Law, Rule of Law in Context and International and Comparative
Law and under 4 centres Symbiosis Center for Alternation Dispute Resolution (SCADR),
Symbiosis Centre for International and Comparative Child Rights (SCICCR), Symbiosis
Center for Climate Change Policy and Law (SCCCPL), Symbiosis Legal Skills Centre(SLSC)
and 21st Teach Skills Lab and Symbiosis Culture, Language, law and Justice Lab.

In the last year, the Centre has published more than 70 research papers in SCOPUS and
WoS-indexed journals by the SLS Pune faculty members and some PG / Ph.D. students, now
totalling up to 765 publications. Balancing the social agenda, the community legal care centre
of SLS Pune is engaged in the Prison Advocacy program of Mumbai High Court through Prison
Clinic, collaborates with District Legal Aid Services Authority and has clinics in villages and
inner city..

2.2 The Career & Professional Development Cell:

The Career & Professional Development Cell functions as the primary facilitatory body for the
process of professional development and constructive employment for the students of SLS,
Pune. The broad objectives of the cell are to facilitate campus recruitment, training and
development, and internship opportunities. The Cell works throughout the year to implement
and execute the processes of Campus Recruitments, Internships, Training and Development,
Industry & Alumni Relations, and Entrepreneurial Development. With years of experience, the
cell has developed a wide array of networks ranging from litigation firms, corporate firms,
solicitors, private practitioners, to governmental commissions and agencies. The Career &
Professional Development Cell has been tirelessly facilitating the professional development of
our students and has been successful in attaining the aforementioned goals by providing our
students with the best opportunities.

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 2.3 The Alumni Cell:

The Alumni Cell of Symbiosis Law School, Pune is a voluntary student body working under
the guidance of the Director, Symbiosis Law School Pune, and Dean Faculty of Law Symbiosis
International (Deemed University). The Cell continuously undertakes to strengthen the
relations of the alumni of SLS Pune. It has been instrumental in organizing the Annual Alumni
Meet, regular guest lectures by distinguished alumni on the campus, and publishing the annual
yearbook ‘Alumni Nexus’.SLSP is the proud alma mater to illustrious alumni such as Varuna
Agarwal ( UPSC AIR-38), Sharmistha Dutta (AIR2 CDSE), Vineet Dhanda Assistant Solicitor
General of India, Chhattisgarh’s Additional Advocate General Mr. Saurabh Ajay Gupta, Mr.
Shashwat Sachdev who won the National Award for the Best Music Direction (Background
Music) for Uri: The Surgical Strike, Justice Revati Mohite-Dere, Judge, Bombay High Court,
Adv. Rajat Mukherjee (featured in India Super 50 Lawyers List), Mr. Sampath Bulusu, GM,
Shell Hazira, Mr. Siddhant Shankar (Recognised by the Chambers & Partners ranking)
amongst other law firm and corporate firm leaders. SLS, Pune endeavors to secure all-round
contributions to the betterment of the field of Law, to create world-class professionals, to
produce committed academicians and law reformers, to train justice dispensers and invigorate
community crusaders, and, to create a strong watershed of new and upcoming expertise in law
relating to business and corporate matters.
Glimplses of the recent Allumni-cum-Destination meet happened on 17th November, 2023 at
New Delhi organized by Symbiosis Law School, Pune.

Prof. Dr. Shashikala Gurpur with our esteemed dignitaries Mr. K P Fabian, Justice Pradeep Nandrajog, Dr.
(Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal and Adv. Sampath Bulusu unveiling the “Alumni Nexus” and “Alumni Directory.”

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 Alumni attending the event and being enlightened upon the updates provided
by Prof. Dr. Shashikala Gurpur and other dignitaries

3) About the Programme BA and BBA LL.B (Hons.)

Programme Profile: B) Orientation and Pedagogy: C. Eligibility

•5-year BA BBA LL.B. (Hons.) •learner-centric and research- •The candidate should have
program. oriented, passed XII (10+2)
•to equip the students with •strengthening students in examination from any
skill and knowledge reflective and critical thinking recognized Board with a
•To equip them to perform skills minimum of 45% marks (40%
various roles of a professional •Modern teaching methods for S.C. /S.T. candidates).
lawyer beyond the traditional are used • Students who have
role of litigation linking their •Classroom Presentation, appeared for their Standard
domain knowledge to the Group Discussion, Seminar, XII final examination and are
legal profession. Case Study, Socratic Method, awaiting results are also
Project-Based Method, IRAC eligible to apply, subject to
Method, Moot Court, Mock submission of a passing
•DURATION: Five Year (Full
Trial, Simulation, Judgement certificate at the time of the
Time)
Writing, Drafting, Project, final admission.
•MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:
English Mooting Movie, Article
writing & Judgement Review,
•PATTERN OF PROGRAMME:
Computer Assisted Learning
Semester Pattern: Total 2
and Experiential Learning.
Semesters per year

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 SANCTIONED INTAKE:

a. The total intake is 300 seats [inclusive of 180 seats of BB.A. LL. B (Hons.) and 120
seats of B.A. LL.B (Hons.)].
b. Separate Merit Lists for BB.A. LL. B (Hons.) and B.A. LL.B (Hons.) programme will
be prepared and published. At the time of SLAT and Institute Registration, it shall be
mandatory for the candidates to indicate the programme to which they wish to apply. A
candidate is free to choose BOTH or ANY ONE programme. The candidate will not be
allowed to change the programme later.

4) ADMISSION PROCESS:

•It is mandatory to Register & Pay for both SLAT & SLS Pune.
•A candidate registered only for SLAT and not for SLS, Pune by paying the aforementioned fees will not be
eligible for the next phase of PI at SLS, Pune.
Step 1: Apply online

•This comprises of multiple choice questions to assess the General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Analytical
Reasoning, Basic English and Basic Legal Reasoning.
•After the declaration of the SLAT result, SLS Pune will publish the list of eligible candidates for the PI
Step 2: (SLAT 2025)-
Computer Based Test
(Personal Interaction) process

•Personal Interaction is intended to test the personal attributes, inclination towards law as a career, overall
personality and communication skills, Extracurricular and Co-curricular activities, and elementary knowledge of
the law of a candidate.
Step 3: Online Personal
•The candidate needs to book a slot for PI at SLS, Pune. The slot booking link for shortlisted candidates will be
Interaction (PI) available on our website, www.symlaw.ac.in

•The candidates shortlisted for online PI should submit educational qualification documents as per the directions
of SLS Pune/SIU.
Step 4: Verification of
Educational Qualification
•If the candidate fails to submit any document at the time of the verification and for eligibility purposes, the
Documents and Eligibility claim for admission shall not be entertained.

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 5. IMPORTANT DATES
Online Registration Starts (SLAT and SLS Pune) 14th August, 2024 (Thursday)
SLAT Registration and Payment Closes 22nd November, 2024 (Friday)

SLAT Admit Card will be available from 5th December, 2024 (Thursday)
SLAT Examination Date & Time (CBT Mode) 13th December 2024 (Friday)

15th December, 2024 (Sunday)

SLS Pune Payment Closes 20th December, 2024 (Friday)
SLAT Result 26th December, 2024 (Thursday)
SLS Pune Shortlist for Personal Interaction (PI)
(Name of the candidate will appear only if he/she
has registered and paid (programme wise fee 30th December, 2024 (Monday)
@Rs.1000/- for each programme) to SLS, Pune
while filling SLAT registration form)
SLS Pune slot booking for Personal Interaction (PI) 30th December, 2024 (Monday)

to

1st January, 2025 (Wednesday)

Shortlisted candidates will upload documents 2nd January, 2025 (Thursday)

To

4th January, 2025 (Saturday)

Shortlisted candidates can download PI Call letter 2nd January, 2025 (Thursday)
Online PI for SLS Pune 6th January, 2025 (Monday)

To

12th January, 2025 (Sunday)

First Merit List 20th January, 2025 (Monday)
Last date for Payment 27th January, 2025 (Monday)
Second Merit List 4th February, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last date for Payment 11th February, 2025 (Tuesday)
Third Merit List (subject to availability of seats) 18th February, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last date for Payment 25th February, 2025 (Tuesday)
Commencement of the Classes First Week of July 2025 (Tentative)

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REGISTRATION FEE:
Registration Fee: Rs. 2250/- for SLAT Plus Rs.1000/- each for every programme
applied (For Example: if a candidate applies for BA LLB (Hons.) programme at SLS,
Pune, and SLS, NOIDA then he/she will pay a total of Rs. 4250/- {Rs. 2250/-(SLAT) +
Rs. 1000/-(BA LLB (Hons.) at SLS, Pune)+ Rs. 1000/- (BA LLB at SLS, NOIDA)}

MODES OF PAYMENT

Candidates may pay through –

 Billdesk Payment Gateway

 EASEBUZZ Payment Gateway

 Indian Bank Payment Gateway

 Demand Draft.

The entrance test registration fee for SLAT is 2250 INR per test (Non- refundable and
non-transferable). In addition to that, you are also expected to pay the programme
registration fee of 1000 INR for each programme that you wish to apply for. (Non-
refundable and non-transferable)

iii) Payment Through Demand Draft:

Submit a Demand Draft (DD) from any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Symbiosis Test
Secretariat” payable at Pune.

Choose the mode of Payment as 'DD Payment' in "Make Payment" Tab. Take a print of
the payment advice form, fill in the DD Details, sign and send it along with the DD to the
Symbiosis Test Secretariat only at:

SYMBIOSIS TEST SECRETARIAT

SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)

Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist.: Pune – 412115

Phone: 020-61936226/27.

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 The Symbiosis Test Secretariat will aoriebuthenticate the details of the Demand Draft and
will send you an email confirming the payment. Only after the realization of payment,
would you be able to view your Admit Card.

Note: The DD should reach STS by 5:00 pm on November 22, 2024 (Friday). If the DD
reaches after this, it will not be considered and will be returned to the candidate.

ADMISSION PROCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) admits international students through
Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE). All international students aspiring
for admission to the Institutes of SIU (including SLS Pune) are required to contact the
following office:

Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) Symbiosis Society, Senapati

Bapat Road,

Pune – 411004, Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91 20 25671905 Fax: +91 20 25673854

Email: [email protected] Website: www.scie.ac.in

6. RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR SLS, PUNE:

Within the sanctioned intake:

a) Scheduled Castes – 15%

b) Scheduled Tribes -7.5%
c) Differently abled -3%
d) Children/ Wards of Defence Personnel: 5%

Over and above the sanctioned intake:

a) Kashmiri Migrants -2 Seats
b) International Students- a maximum of 20%
Note:
 Candidates applying for any of the above-mentioned categories will be required to
upload their relevant supporting documents at the time of registration and the same will
be verified at the time of PI.
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7. FEE STRUCTURE FOR SLS Pune: (Tentative)

Program Particulars Indian Students International

Students
B.A.- LL.B (Hons) Academic Fees Rs. 4,78,000 per USD 8900
annum

Administrative - USD 550 (Non-

Fees Refundable)

Institute Deposit Rs. 20,000 USD 275 (Refundable)

(Refundable)

BB.A- LL.B (Hons) Academic Fees Rs. 4,78,000 per USD 8900
annum

Administrative USD 550 (Non-

Fees Refundable)

Institute Deposit Rs. 20,000 USD 275 (Refundable)

(Refundable)

8. IMPORTANT EVENTS:

1) SYMBIOSIS LAW SCHOOL, PUNE - INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIAL

ADVOCACY COMPETITION, (SICTA) 2024

Inaugural and Valedictory Ceremony of the 9th edition of Symbiosis Law School, Pune -
International Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition 2024 (SICTA) 2024

Symbiosis Law School, Pune hosted the Ninth Edition of Symbiosis Law School, Pune –
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International Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition, 2024 (SICTA, 2024) from 18th April
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2024 to 21st April 2024, centred on the theme – Prosecution against forced displacement
of civilians as an international crime under the ambit of the Rome Statute. The welcome
address was delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Shashikala Gurpur, Fulbright Scholar, Director,
Symbiosis Law School, Pune, Dean, Faculty of Law, Symbiosis International (Deemed
University), Jean Monnet Chair Professor (EUC-LAMP Co-funded by EU). Prof. Gurpur
emphasized on SICTA’s esteemed stature, alumni contributions, and its resonance with
ICC criminal proceedings.

SICTA 2024 was honoured by the presence of our Chief Guest, Retd. Hon’ble Justice Mr.
Mandhata Seetharama Murti, Chairperson, Andhra Pradesh State Human Rights
Commission and our Guest of Honour, Dr. Rama Joga Rao Additional Legal Advisor,
Department of Legal Affairs Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India, who shared
their wisdom and insights with the august gathering. Twenty-Four National and
International teams, comprising around 70 participants hailing from the vibrant cities of
Kathmandu, Kochi, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Dehradun, Bengaluru, and Punjab
gathered to vie for the coveted title

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 2) SYMBHAV

The opening dance performance lit up SYMBHAV’s stage, leaving the audience spellbound.

Unveiling the untold: 'Maaye Maati Chhodab Nahi' – a powerful student-led Law Theatre
directed by Mr. Sachin Malvi and assisted by SLSP alumna Ms. Navya Om, shedding light
on forest rights and tribal struggles.

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 SYMBHAV, 2024 witnessed number of events including battle of bands, poster making and
Ablaze (Clock-Wise)

Symbiosis Law School, Pune organised the 16th edition of SYMBHAV, 2024 from 5th April,
2024 to 7th April, 2024. The three-day intercollegiate fest hosted a wide array of legal and
cultural events and witnessed huge participation from students nationwide.

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3) LAW DAY OATH, JUSTICE Y.V. CHANDRACHUD MEMORIAL PUBLIC
LECTURE, 2024 AND SYMPOSIUM ON VIDHI MANTHAN: BHARATIYA GYAN
PARAMPARA IN LAW & JUSTICE

Chief Guest, Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, Former Chief Minister of Karnataka administering
the Law Day oath alongside Prof. (Dr.) Shashikala Gurpur, Fulbright Scholar, Director,
Symbiosis Law School, Dean, Faculty of Law, SIU, Jean Monnet Chair Professor (EUC-
Lamp co-funded by EU) Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, Hon'ble Chancellor, SIU Founder and
President, Symbiosis, and Mr. Shantanu Lamdhade State coordinator of PRAVAH.

Symbiosis Law School, Pune organized the Law Day Oath, Justice Y.V. Chandrachud
Memorial Public Lecture, 2024 and Symposium on Vidhi Manthan: Bharatiya Gyan Parampara
in Law & Justice on 15th April, 2024 in collaboration with PRAVAH.

5) INTERNATIONAL VISIT, CCP-LAW (EU FUNDED) TRANSNATIONAL

MEETING, MALAYSIA.

As part of the Erasmus+ funded project, SLS Pune team led by Prof. (Dr.) Shashikala Gurpur
Fulbright Scholar, Director, Symbiosis Law School, Pune, Dean, Faculty of Law, SIU, Jean
Monnet Chair Professor (EUC-LAMP Co-funded by EU) and Project Manager for CCP-Law

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at SI(DU) along with Dr. Sujata Arya, Assistant Professor and Prof. Abhinav Shrivastava,
Assistant Professor, recently attended a 5th Transnational Meeting on Curriculum Development
Meeting on Climate Change Policy and Law (CCP_Law) held at Uttara Malaysia University,
Sintok, Malaysia from 22nd to 25th April, 2024. The other participants were the Coventry
University from the United Kingdom, the University of Girona from Spain, European
Knowledge Spot and Pedmede from Greece, University Utara Malaysia and International
Islamic University from Malaysia, Hue University and Hanoi Law University from Vietnam,
and the Marwadi University from India.

6) 12TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE-RULE OF LAW

IN CONTEXT: RETHINKING LAW AND POLICY WITH REFERENCE IN
QUALITY OF LIFE AS GLOBAL ECONOMIC JUSTICE (SYMROLIC), 2024

Prof. (Dr.) Shashikala Gurpur, the Chief Guest, Prof. (Dr.) Indrajit Dube, Vice Chancellor,
National Law University Meghalaya and Prof. (Dr.) Bindu Ronald, Co-Head SCALSAR,
released LexEt Vol. 23, Issue 2 - July to December 2023, at the Inaugural Ceremony of the
12th Annual International Research Conference-Rule of Law in Context: Rethinking Law
and Policy with reference in Quality of Life as Global Economic Justice (SYMROLIC), 2024.

Symbiosis Law School, Pune, a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed) University,

organized the 12th Annual International Research Conference-Rule of Law in Context:
Rethinking Law and Policy with reference in Quality of Life as Global Economic Justice
(SYMROLIC 2024) in collaboration with Symbiosis Centre for Advanced Legal Studies

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(SCALSAR) supported by Symbiosis Law School, Noida, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad
and Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur on May 3 and May 4, 2024.

7) Hexaware Recruitment Drive hosted by the Career and Professional Development Cell,
Symbiosis Law School, Pune on 7th June, 2024.

The Career & Professional Development Cell at SLS-P has been instrumental in enhancing
career prospects through a range of initiatives. These include conducting numerous training
sessions, guest lectures, and facilitating various internship and recruitment opportunities. The
Cell has forged strong relationships with alumni, law firms, and corporations, while also
organizing events like the Mock Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) for pre-final
year students, Backlog Service, and Legal Internships. Notably, it has successfully placed final-
year students from both the 5-year and 3-year programs, LLM students, and alumni in top-tier
law firms, corporations, think tanks, NGOs, and government roles.

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 8) The Deal Mediation Competition 2024 organised by the Corporate Law Cell in
collaboration with the Law Econ Cell on 5th to 6th April, 2024.

The Corporate Law Cell conducted various activities encompassing insightful panel
discussions, guest lectures, workshops, and research publications. These intellectual
endeavours collectively enhanced the students’ knowledge and widened their perspective.

The Corporate Law Cell, in collaboration with the LawEcon Cell, organised an interactive
Panel Discussion on "Blockchain and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) in Banking and Payments"
on 27th April, 2024 conducted by panellists Mr. Suril Desai, Leader at Nishith Desai Associates
and Mr. Sarthak Doshi, Senior Associate at Indus Law. It aimed to provide the students with a
thorough understanding of Blockchain, DeFi, and its related regulatory challenges.

9) Aurobindo International Youth Conference-

The Sri Aurobindo International Youth Conference, Pune Chapter, was held on August 6, 2024,
at Symbiosis Law School, Pune, in collaboration with the Auroville Society. The conference
focused on Sri Aurobindo's life, philosophy, and contributions to politics, spirituality, and
education, emphasizing his legacy for youth and global consciousness.
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The event began with a welcome and a lamp-lighting ceremony featuring dignitaries, including
Dr. Shashikala Gurpur. Key highlights included In the afternoon, speakers such as Mr. Neelesh
Marik discussed the relevance of integral yoga in personal and professional life, while Prof.
Kundan Mishra examined its role in modern education. Prof. Sampadananda Mishra
highlighted the importance of Sanskrit in preserving India's cultural heritage. A total of 521
students participated in the conference.

10) The 2nd Indian Postgraduate Course on Victimology, Victim Assistance &
Criminal Justice.National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar,
Gujarat which was a joint collaboration of World Society of Victimology (WSV)
and NFSU.

A team of faculty Ph.D and LL.M students attended 2d Indian Postgraduate

Course on Victimology, Victim Assistance & Criminal Justice, held from
August 27 to 31, 2024, at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU),
Gandhinagar, Gujarat which was a joint collaboration of World Society of
Victimology (WSV) and NFSU.

The study visits to NFSU not only offered academic insights but also provided
practical exposure to forensic sciences, crime prevention, and victim support
systems. Interaction with organizations like the Ahmedabad Women’s Action

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emphasized the importance of proactive measures to protect their rights.

Participant List for NFSU, Gandhinagar Study Visit

Total Participants: 18

Asst. Professor – 7

Teaching Associate-1

Ph.D Scholer-1

LL.M students- 9

11) Symbiosis Law School, Pune Hosts Symposium on Judicial Reforms:

Challenges and Way Forward

Symbiosis Law School, Pune organized a Symposium on Judicial Reforms: Challenges and
Way Forward on September 27, 2024. The event featured prominent speakers including
Hon'ble (Retd) Justice Pradeep Nandarjog, former Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court,
and Mr. P. Karandikar, IAS (Retd). The symposium addressed various aspects of judicial
reforms, focusing on institutional structures, processes, and the need for citizen-centric
approaches. Key topics discussed included court administration issues, the need for
digitalization, the establishment of All India Judicial Services, and the potential of ODR and
AI in enhancing judicial efficiency. The event also included presentations by students on
relevant topics and concluded with a Q&A session and closing remarks by Prof. (Dr.)
Shashikala Gurpur, Director of Symbiosis Law School, Pune.

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MOOTING ACHIEVEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL

The team comprising of Ishita Mishra, Sanjhali Bajaj, Aradhana Vaishnav, Tanvi Jhalani, and
Anshita Shrivastava received an Honourable Mention for the Best Memorandum on behalf of
the Claimant and Respondent at the 21st Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration
Moot Court Competition (Hong Kong), 2024. The 7-day competition lasted from 10th to 17th
March 2024.

NATIONAL

 Prof. R.V. Dhanapalan National Moot Court Competition, 2024

Date: 26th - 28th January, 2024 Name of the Participants:

Kanishka Harit (II Year, 22010126266) Priyanshi Agarwal (II Year, 22010125410) Bhumika
(II Year, 22010126008) Awarded: Best Memorial, Quarter Finalists

 1st Justice C.K Thakker National Moot and Mediation Competition, 2024

Date: 20th - 21st January, 2024 Name of the Participants:

Pratyancha Sinha (I Year, 23010126127) Riyaz Wani Dawood (I Year, 23010125477) Sneha
V (I Year, 23010122045)
Awarded: Best Negotiating Pair (Pratyancha Sinha & Sneha V)

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 6th Thiru Isari Velan Memorial, National Moot Court Competition
Date: 14th-16th March, 2024
Name of the Participants:
Drishti Bansal (I Year, 23010122012)
S Abhipsha Dash (I Year, 23010125337)
Gowri Parvathy Sudhi (I Year,
23010125406) Awarded: Winners

 8th National Moot Court Competition on Constitutional Law

Date: 29th-31st March 2024
Name of the Participants:
Nupur Konde (II Year, 22010125366)
Ladli Singhania (II Year,
22010125320) Yash Kothari (III Year,
21010126144) Awarded: Runners Up,
Best Memorial Best Female Advocate
(Ladli Singhania)

 12th Justice P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition, 2024

Date: 21st – 23rd March 2024
Name of the Participants:
Anjali Singh (II Year, 22010126059)
Abhishek Bansal (II Year,
22010126131) Drishiti Verma (II
Year, 22010125327) Awarded:
Runners Up, Best Memorial

 4th GDGU International Law and Technology Moot Court Competition, 2024
Date: 4th-5th April and 13th April
2024 Name of the Participants:
Shreyans Parakh (IV Year,
20010126284) Adit Jain (III Year,
21010126084)
Aasavari Thakar (I Year LL.B
23010122063) Awarded: Runners Up,
Best Memorial

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  SNBP Law College Smt. Subhadra Bhosale 3rd National Level Moot Court
Competition, 2024
Date: 19th to 20th April,
2024 Name of the
Participants:
Kritish Dadu (II Year, 22010125304)
Ronsiya Roy (III Year, 21010125305)
Sumana Kundu (III Year,
21010125315) Awarded: Winners

Contact Details:

Symbiosis Law School, Pune,

+91- 8380020926
020- 26551125/ 1118 (Time: 09.00 am to 05.00 pm)
Survey No. 227, Plot No.11,
Rohan Mithila, Opp. Pune Airport,
Symbiosis Road, Viman Nagar, Pune – 411014,
Maharashtra, India
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.symlaw.ac.in

 No capitation fee is charged for admission to any programme at any institute of Symbiosis.
 All disputes are subject to Arbitration in Pune jurisdiction only.

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