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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Swayam has been started by the government of India to provide the necessary resources to students who do not have access to educational resources. Its aim is to achieve the three principles of education policy that is access, quality, and equity.
Advanced Constitutional Law course by Swayam has been built to provide the learners with an understanding of the various aspects of constitutional law. It is a full credit course for universities and 4 credit courses for law universities. Participants will learn the complexities of Indian constitutional law and how it has been shaped by the courts and the government. They will be given a comprehensive introduction to the different schools of thought on constitutional interpretation, principles such as federalism, rule of law, separation of powers, sovereignty, and the role of common law.
They will be able to explore the current constitutional practices and historically important constitutional disputes. They will be trained to conduct advanced legal research and assess intricate legal information. This Advanced Constitutional Law training course by Swayam is apt for students/professionals who wish to gain knowledge about constitutional law or develop their careers in it.
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The Highlights
- 100% Online learning
- 15 weeks of course duration learning
- Postgraduate level programme offering
- Course certification from Swayam
- A certificate will be provided by the government
Programme Offerings
- video lectures
- practice tests
- Printable reading material
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | NLU Delhi |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
In order to get a course certificate for Advanced Constitutional Law certification by Swayam, and National Law University Delhi, the participants have to clear the internal assessment and the proctored examination.
What you will learn
As the participants complete the Advanced Constitutional Law certification syllabus by Swayam they will have a detailed understanding of:
- Understand the fundamental principles of constitutional law.
- Analyze the constitutional law from a theoretical and practical perspective.
- Expertize in concise and inclusive writing for legal arguments
- Learning the application of legal concepts to all kinds of situations
- Understanding effective communication and working in an ethical manner for preparing documents.
Who it is for
The Advanced Constitutional Law training course is ideal for:
Application Details
The admission process for enrolling in the Advanced Constitutional Law classes is as follows:
Step1: Firstly, candidates need to go to this programme webpage.
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec23_lw07/preview
Step2: The course webpage shall open. Candidates have to select the sign-in button.
Step3: An account with Swayam is necessary to register for the course.
Step4: As the link for course registration has not been available yet, candidates will not be able to register right now. They can register when the link is made available.
The Syllabus
Week 1
- Constitutional History- Making of Indian Constitution
- Democratic and Republican nature of Government
Week 2
- Preamble, Constitutional Interpretation, and Constitutionalism
- Separation of Powers
- Judicial Review
Week 3
- Union and its Territory
- Citizenship
- Meaning and Concept of ‘State’
Week 4
- Parliament and State Legislatures
- Parliamentary Practices and Procedures
- Anti-Defection Law and Schedule X
- Parliamentary Privileges
Week 5
- Legislative Relations between Union and States
- Administrative and Financial Relations between Union and States
Week 6
- ‘Executive’ and Protection to Civil Servants
- Public Service Commissions and Tribunals
Week 7
- ‘Judiciary’ under the Indian Constitution (Powers, Jurisdiction, and Procedure)
- Judicial Independence
Week 8
Revision and Assessment
Week 9
- Judicial Appointments and Accountability-I
- Judicial Appointments and Accountability-II- NJAC Judgment and Way Forward
Week 10
- Panchayats, Municipalities, and Co-Operative Societies
- Elections in India
Week 11
- Emergency Provisions
- Amendment of the Constitution and Doctrine of Basic Structure
Week 12
- Scheduled and Tribal Areas
- Granting Special Status (J & K) and Special Provisions to States
Week 13
- Official Language
- Inter-State Trade and Commerce
Week 14
- Special Provisions relating to Union Territories
- National Capital Territory of Delhi
Week 15
Revision, Assessment, and Evaluation
Evaluation process
The course conducts an internal assessment, and even a final exam, the marks of which are added at the end to offer the certificate. The total marks considered are 30 from the internal assessment, and 70 from the proctored examination.