Pune Lavasa Campus

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
in Law

Open from: 08-Dec-2024 | Open until: 02-Jun-2025

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Programme Overview

About the Programme

CHRIST (Deemed to be University) offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law through its School of Law, providing an academically rigorous platform for scholars to pursue advanced research in diverse areas of legal studies. The programme is aimed at developing independent researchers who can engage with emerging legal issues, critically examine existing legal frameworks, and contribute meaningful insights to the development of law and policy. It brings together strong conceptual foundations, systematic research methodology, and interdisciplinary perspectives, encouraging scholars to undertake research that is both academically significant and relevant to contemporary society. The programme is structured in accordance with the UGC Regulations, 2022, and provides scholars with continuous academic guidance through experienced faculty supervisors and a Research Advisory Committee (RAC). Through its research-oriented approach, the programme prepares scholars for careers in academia, legal research, public policy, government institutions, and other fields where advanced legal scholarship and expertise are valued.

Why at Pune Lavasa Campus

Why Choose This Programme?

Academic Excellence & Global Benchmarking
The PhD programme is designed with a strong emphasis on academic quality and global standards, enabling scholars to engage with contemporary developments in legal education and research. 

International Exposure
Scholars benefit from international academic perspectives through foreign faculty members who can be involved in co-supervision, providing valuable exposure to global legal scholarship, practices, and research methodologies. 

Dedicated Research Supervision 
Each scholar is assigned one research supervisor and two members of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC). This structured academic support helps scholars refine their research objectives, methodology, and progress throughout the programme.

Interdisciplinary Research
The programme encourages scholars to explore legal questions beyond traditional boundaries by integrating perspectives from disciplines such as economics, management, technology, political science, sociology, and public policy.

Global & Research-Oriented Perspective
With opportunities for interaction with international faculty, structured research guidance, and interdisciplinary engagement, the programme encourages scholars to develop research that is academically rigorous, globally relevant, and responsive to emerging legal and societal challenges.

Areas of Specialisation

Choose Your Track

Public Law, Governance & Justice

Focuses on constitutionalism, governance, rights, justice, and the relationship between law and society. Research under this domain examines legal institutions, public policy, judicial processes, social justice, and the evolving role of law in addressing contemporary societal challenges.

Commercial Law, Regulation & Dispute Resolution

Covers the legal frameworks governing businesses, markets, financial systems, commercial relationships, and dispute resolution. Research explores regulatory challenges arising from corporate activity, economic transactions, market competition, financial institutions, intellectual property, and domestic and international disputes.

Technology, Innovation & Global Legal Studies

Focuses on the rapidly evolving intersection of law, technology, innovation, and globalisation. Research under this domain engages with emerging technologies and their regulatory implications, alongside international and comparative approaches to contemporary legal challenges.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

Reimagine Legal Research Through a Global Lens
Decode Law Through Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Move from 'Law on Paper' to 'Law in Practice'
Anticipate the Legal Challenges of Tomorrow
Transform Legal Research into Policy-Relevant Knowledge
Develop Research Through Multiple Intellectual Perspectives
Admissions

Eligibility & Fee Structure

Eligibility Criteria
Fee Structure (Indicative)
After Graduation

Career Paths

Professor / Legal Academician
Legal Research & Policy Expert
Judicial Research & Advisory Roles
Regulatory & Compliance Specialist
Government & Public Policy
International Organisations
Corporate Legal & Regulatory Advisory
Legal Technology & Emerging Law
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Legal Publishing & Scholarly Research
Independent Legal Consultant & Thought Leader
From the Department

Message from the HOD

HOD Name
Dr Sivananda Kumar K
School of Law)
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

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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

How to Join

Admission Process

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Register
  • Register with your Email ID
  • Login to the Admission Portal
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Apply Online
  • Fill the Application Form
  • Pay Application Fee
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Entrance Test
  • Entrance Test (If Applicable)
  • Assessment
  • Interview
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Result
  • Check login page for result
  • If selected, Offer Letter attached
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Fee Payment
  • Pay Course Fee Online
  • Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?

Applications for the 2026 batch are open. Deadline: 02-Jun-2025.

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