- Meaning of Law
Online
24 Weeks
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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number of course credit
10
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Course overview
The Sr.Secondary: Introduction to Laws (338) Training is a massive open online course that educates learners about the meaning of the law, legal system and its classification. The course constitutes 6 compulsory modules and 2 optional modules that can be chosen according to your preference. The course will familiarize learners with the different applications of the law.
The Sr.Secondary: Introduction to Laws (338) Certification Course is coordinated by Prof. Dr. Sukanta Kumar Mahapatra of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). The course has a duration of 24 weeks and upon completion of all course steps, learners will receive a Sr.Secondary: Introduction to Laws (338) Certification by NIOS and Swayam.
The highlights
- Certificate of completion
- 24 weeks duration
- 10 credit points
- Interactive platform
- Reading materials
- Video lectures
- Peer discussion forums
- School level
Program offerings
- Certificate of completion
- 10 credit points
- Interactive platform
- Video lectures
- Reading materials
- Peer discussion forums
- Multiple choice questions
- 24 weeks duration
Course and certificate fees
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
What you will learn
After completing the Sr.Secondary: Introduction to Laws (338) Certification Classes, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
- Meaning of law
- Legal system
- Functions of law
- Applications of law
- Classification of law
- Indian court system
- Constitution of India
- Fundamental rights of citizens
Who it is for
- The course can be chosen by anyone who is interested in knowledge of the law and aims to become lawyers.
Admission details
Follow the steps given below to enroll in the Sr.Secondary: Introduction to Laws (338) Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nos21_sc13/preview
Step 2: Click on the “Sign-in" or "Register" option at the right hand top corner of the page.
Step 3: A new page opens and you can choose to sign-in or sign-up with your username and password to proceed.
The syllabus
Week 1
Week 2
- Classification of Legal System
Week 3
- Personal Law -I : Hindu & Muslim
Week 4
- Personal Law -II : Christian, Parsi & Jewish Law
Week 5
- Normative Functions of Law & Social Control
Week 6
- Principles of Natural Justice
Week 7
- Techniques of Law & Remedies - I
Week 8
- Techniques of Law & Remedies - II
Week 9
- Territorial Law
Week 10
- Civil and Criminal Law
Week 11
- Substantive Law & Procedural or Adjective Law
Week 12
- Public Law and Private Law
Week 13
- Indian Judicial System
Week 14
- Justice Delivery System
Week 15
- Alternate Dispute Resolution Mechanism
Week 16
- Legal Services and Lok Adalat
Week 17
- The Constitution of India - Its Nature
Week 18
- Constitutionalism and Preamble
Week 19
- Fundamental Rights
Week 20
- Directive Principles of State Policy
Week 21
- The Executive
- The Legislature
Week 22
- The Judiciary
Week 23
- Environmental Law
- Consumer Protection
Week 24
- Sustainable Development
- Unfair Trade Practices
Week 25
- General Principles of Environmental Law
- Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies
Week 26
- Contemporary Developments
- Consumer Activism
How it helps
The Sr.Secondary: Introduction to Laws (338) Certification Benefits are listed below:
- The course provides learners with a holistic understanding of the various facets of law and the legal system.
- The Sr.Secondary: Introduction to Laws (338) Certification Syllabus is designed and delivered by the expert faculty at NIOS.
- The course introduces learners to the fundamental rights of citizens under the Indian constitution.
Instructors

Dr Sukanta Kumar Mahapatra
Assistant Director
NIOS
Ph.D
FAQs
The Sr.Secondary: Introduction to Laws (338) Online Course is provided by the faculty of the National Institute of Open Schooling.
The students in the course will be given 10 credit points upon completion.
The Sr.Secondary: Introduction to Laws (338) Certification Course will be provided on the Swayam online learning platform.
The course will be covered in 24 weeks.
The course is provided to students at the senior secondary level.
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