School of Law & Legal Studies Teaching Pedagogies
  1. Case-Based Learning (CBL)
  • Students analyze landmark judgments and legal cases to understand legal principles, judicial reasoning, and precedents.
  • Enhances critical thinking and practical legal application.
  1. Activity-Based Learning (ABL)
  • Students work in groups to solve complex legal scenarios by using different method/techniques such as Mind Mapping Techniques & Jig Saw Method.
  • Develops problem-solving, collaboration, and analytical skills
  • Faculty use questioning techniques to stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas.
  • Encourages student participation, debate, and logical reasoning.
  1. Clinical Legal Education
  • Involves legal aid clinics, pro bono work, and client counseling exercises.
  • Offers real-world exposure and helps students develop professional skills.
  1. Moot Court and Mock Trials
  • Simulated court proceedings where students argue fictional cases.
  • Builds advocacy skills, legal research, drafting, and courtroom behavior.
  1. Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
  • Students work in groups to solve complex legal scenarios.
  • Develops problem-solving, collaboration, and analytical skills.
  1. Experiential Learning
  • Includes internships, externships, court visits, and legislative assembly observations.
  • Encourages practical exposure and context-based understanding.
  1. Flipped Classroom
  • Students review materials before class; in-class time is used for discussion and application.
  • Promotes self-learning and deeper engagement with content.
  1. Collaborative and Peer Learning
  • Students work together on legal research projects, presentations, and group assignments.
  • Enhances teamwork and communication skills.
  1. Seminar-Based Teaching
  • Students present on current legal topics or recent judgments under faculty supervision.
  • Improves presentation, articulation, and independent research skills.
  1. Interdisciplinary Approach
  • Courses and discussions integrating political science, sociology, economics, etc.
  • Broadens perspectives and deepens legal reasoning.
  1. Technology-Enabled Learning
  • Use of e-learning platforms, online databases (like SCC Online, Manupatra), virtual law libraries, and legal software.
  • Supports flexible learning and legal tech exposure.
  1. Simulation and Role Play
  • Simulations of contract negotiations, client counseling, or arbitration.
  • Develops empathy, negotiation skills, and practical understanding.
  1. Guest Lectures and Expert Sessions
  • Legal practitioners, judges, academicians, and industry professionals share insights.
  • Bridges the gap between theory and practice.
  1. Research-Based Learning
  • Students undertake doctrinal and empirical research projects under faculty guidance.
  • Encourages original thinking and scholarly writing.
  1. Assessment for Learning
  • Regular formative assessments, reflective journals, and feedback-oriented tasks.
  • Focuses on continuous improvement and deeper learning

 

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