About the Programme
The LLM (Constitutional and Administrative Law) programme at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa Campus, is a one-year postgraduate programme designed for law graduates seeking advanced expertise in India's constitutional framework, governance structures, and administrative law. Widely regarded as the grundnorm, the Constitution plays a pivotal role in shaping public policy and law-making, and the values it enshrines — fundamental rights, independent judiciary, and rule of law — have profoundly shaped the quality of life of citizens. Offered as part of one of India's top law schools, the programme incorporates specialised courses, seminars, experiential learning opportunities, and special events promoting interaction with attorneys, diplomats, policymakers, and civil society leaders. Students are encouraged to produce publishable research through a supervised dissertation and an independent field research project.
Advanced Constitutional Law Curriculum
Covers high-demand subjects including Fundamental Rights, Centre-State Relations, Administrative Law, Comparative Public Law, and Public Policy, preparing graduates for the forefront of constitutional legal practice and governance.
Research & Dissertation Focus
Every student undertakes a supervised dissertation and an independent field research project, building original scholarship and publishing-ready legal research skills.
Experiential & Seminar Learning
Teaching Practice, Seminar on Contemporary Issues, and Legal Awareness Camps develop practical advocacy, presentation, and public engagement competencies.
Contemporary & Interdisciplinary Perspective
Subjects such as Globalization Law & Justice, Media Law, and Health Law ensure graduates engage with constitutional and administrative law in its modern, interdisciplinary dimensions.
Why Choose This Programme?
Specialised Constitutional & Administrative Law Expertise
Gain advanced knowledge in Fundamental Rights, Centre-State Relations, Administrative Law, Comparative Public Law, and Public Policy — subjects directly aligned with the needs of constitutional litigation, governance, and public service.
Research Excellence
Dedicated courses in Research Methods & Legal Writing, Dissertation, and Independent Field Research Project develop original legal scholars capable of contributing to academia, policy, and practice.
Contemporary & Comparative Legal Perspective
Courses in Comparative Public Law, Globalization Law & Justice, and Media Law equip students to situate Indian constitutional law within broader national and international contexts.
Practical Legal Training
Teaching Practice, Legal Awareness Camps, and the Seminar on Contemporary Issues build hands-on advocacy, presentation, and peer-evaluation skills essential for professional legal practice.
Policy & Governance Ready
Courses in Public Policy & Development, Administrative Law, and Local Self-Government Law bridge legal doctrine with real-world governance, preparing graduates for advisory, regulatory, and public service roles.
Distinguished Faculty & Institutional Ties
The School of Law's strong connections with international, governmental, and non-governmental organisations provide students with a platform for internships, seminars, guest lectures from practitioners, and collaborative research opportunities.
Choose Your Track
Covers Fundamental Rights, Comparative Public Law, Administrative Law, Centre-State Relations, and judicial review — for graduates targeting constitutional litigation, writ practice, High Court and Supreme Court advocacy, and legal aid.
Focuses on Public Policy & Development, Administrative Law, Local Self-Government Law, Centre-State Relations, and Health Law — for careers in public administration, regulatory bodies, policy advisory, and civil society organisations.
Covers Research Methods & Legal Writing, Globalization Law & Justice, Media Law, Health Law, and Dissertation — for careers in legal academia, research institutions, think-tanks, and publication.
What You Will Learn
Eligibility & Fee Structure
Career Paths
Your Career Roadmap
Select a specialisation track to explore the learning journey and career outcomes tailored to your chosen domain.
Foundation Course, Research Methods & Legal Writing, Comparative Public Law, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, Administrative Law, Centre-State Relations — Build a rigorous jurisprudential foundation, develop advanced legal research skills, and gain deep competency in fundamental rights jurisprudence, writ practice, and judicial review as the basis for constitutional litigation.
Globalization Law & Justice, Media Law, Health Law, Seminar on Contemporary Issues, Teaching Practice, Dissertation, Independent Field Research Project — Apply constitutional principles to contemporary legal challenges in media, health, and global governance; develop original research on constitutional litigation topics through dissertation and field inquiry; sharpen advocacy through seminar presentations and teaching practice.
Foundation Course, Research Methods & Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Public Policy & Development, Centre-State Relations, Comparative Public Law — Develop expertise in administrative law principles, cooperative federalism, policy formulation and implementation, and the constitutional basis of governance as the foundation for public administration and regulatory advisory roles.
Local Self-Government Law, Health Law, Globalization Law & Justice, Seminar on Contemporary Issues, Teaching Practice, Dissertation, Independent Field Research Project — Deepen understanding of decentralised governance, Panchayati Raj institutions, health policy frameworks, and the interface between law and development through original research, a field-based project on local governance or sustainability, and engagement with contemporary policy issues.
Foundation Course, Research Methods & Legal Writing, Comparative Public Law, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, Administrative Law, Public Policy & Development — Build a strong research foundation through advanced training in legal research methodology, comparative constitutional analysis, jurisprudential theory, and doctrinal legal writing as the basis for academic and scholarly careers.
Globalization Law & Justice, Media Law, Health Law, Local Self-Government Law, Seminar on Contemporary Issues, Teaching Practice, Dissertation, Independent Field Research Project — Produce original scholarship through a supervised dissertation; engage with emerging legal issues across media, health, and globalisation; develop teaching competency through structured teaching practice; and build a publication record through research paper submission to UGC-listed journals.
Message from the HOD
Pune Lavasa Campus
A warm welcome to the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus! Ours is a unique and engaging community exuding a breath of fresh air! Legal education stands at a critical moment today and at SLCU Pune Lavasa Campus we strive to create a path breaking environment to address the challenges posed by this shifting legalscape. Known for our excellent and approachable faculty, state of art infrastructure in the lap of the Western Ghats, we are located in the lush green scenic hills of Lavasa. Our students are drawn from all over the country and the diversity of our students and their opinions create a rich collegial learning environment. As a student of law, you are about to embark on the most intellectually challen
Message from the HOD
A warm welcome to the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus! Ours is a unique and engaging community exuding a breath of fresh air! Legal education stands at a critical moment today and at SLCU Pune Lavasa Campus we strive to create a path breaking environment to address the challenges posed by this shifting legalscape. Known for our excellent and approachable faculty, state of art infrastructure in the lap of the Western Ghats, we are located in the lush green scenic hills of Lavasa. Our students are drawn from all over the country and the diversity of our students and their opinions create a rich collegial learning environment. As a student of law, you are about to embark on the most intellectually challenging, and the most rewarding, educational experience of your life. The knowledge and skills you gain over the next five years will form the foundation of your legal career.
Interdisciplinary approaches at the Law School encompasses many other areas of learning such as history, philosophy, political science, Principles of Management, Accounting and Economics, Business Communication, Human Resources Management, Institutional Economics and Law and Economics making you wealthy with experience. We are equipped to provide you with varied and unique curricula where you will have the opportunities to participate in a wide array of curricular and extracurricular extensive and experiential learning.
Come, be a part of the SLCU Lavasa—where law meets life, and learning becomes a legacy. Let's come together and make a difference! Law has never been so cool
Admission Process
- Register with your Email ID
- Login to the Admission Portal
- Fill the Application Form
- Pay Application Fee
- Entrance Test (If Applicable)
- Assessment
- Interview
- Check login page for result
- If selected, Offer Letter attached
- Pay Course Fee Online
- Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?
Applications for the 2026 batch are open. Deadline: 12-Jun-2026.