About CBLT
The Centre for Business Laws and Taxation (CBLT) is one of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab’s flagship centres. The Centre aims to further its objective of bridging the gap between the theory and practice of corporate law.
About RGNUL
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006).
The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, to fulfil the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization.
About the Course
The landscape of corporate law has been changing and has even undergone a sea change during the last few decades. Varied issues in the corporate law domain including insolvency resolution of companies, mergers and amalgamation deals, etc. have sprung up and corporate lawyers had to confront ever-changing corporate world regulations. To cope with such issues, the legal framework has also undergone amendments and enactment of new laws, rules and regulations.
Further, there is a wide gulf between law in theory and law in practice. Keeping this in mind, the certificate course on corporate laws and practice is structured with the objective of analyzing the current legal issues in the field of corporate litigation by identifying the lacunas existing in corporate law so as to benefit law students and young professionals who understand the nuances of corporate litigation.
It will cover various topics of contemporary importance such as structuring a merger deal, preparing a resolution plan, regulation of cryptocurrency, data privacy and competition law amongst others.
Objectives of the Course
- To acquaint learners with the practical aspects of various business laws;
- To acquaint learners with contemporary developments in business laws;
- To enhance analytical and critical thinking skills in the field of corporate finance; and
- To analyze judicial opinions and legal arguments on crucial business matters.
Teaching Methods
The course will be taught through online and offline lectures by experts in corporate law. Together with the lecture method & case study method, the collaborative method may also be adopted to analyze the issues surrounding the various aspects of the legal and regulatory framework of companies. End of session assignment to be discussed in the next session like a dummy case study.
Eligibility Criteria
The course would be open for law students pursuing a UG/PG course and other UG/PG courses, faculty and practitioners.
Benefits
After the completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the practical nuances of various business laws;
- Understand the recent developments and amendments in various business laws;
- Develop real-life problem-solving aptitude and enhance negotiation skills;
- Draft key legal documents and arguments on corporate law matter; and,
- Develop critical and analytical thinking.
Course Evaluation
The course is a two-credit course and for the purpose of evaluation, examination based on relevant MCQs relating to the topics discussed shall be held in online mode. Each participant shall be required to 50% attendance to be eligible for the examination and has to secure at least 55% marks in order to become eligible for the award certificate of the course.
How to Register?
Interested students of the B.A. L.L.B (Hons.), L.L.M, or practitioners in the field of law can register through the link at the post’s end.
Registration Fees
The Course fee is Rs. 1500 excluding GST for RGNUL Students and Rs. 2500 excluding GST for others. No registrations beyond the deadline will be entertained.
Note: Please note that this is the preliminary registration, the final registration link for payment of registration fees will be circulated after 5 days of the deadline for preliminary registration.
Registration Deadline
July 31, 2023, 11:59 PM.
Contact Information
For further queries please contact:
- Centre for Business Laws & Taxation (CBLT), RGNUL, Punjab.
- Email: [email protected].
- Phone: 01752391600-03.
For Registration Click HERE