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School of Law and Public Policy

The School of Law and Public Policy at Avantika University, Ujjain, is a renowned institution that provides a transformative education in law and public policy. Situated in the culturally rich city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Avantika University is known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education, fostering holistic development and nurturing future leaders.

The School of Law and Public Policy at Avantika University envisions empowering students to become adept legal professionals and policymakers with a deep understanding of societal needs, ethical values, and critical thinking skills. The School strives to shape leaders who can effectively address complex legal and policy challenges and contribute to the betterment of society.

The School of Law and Public Policy at Avantika University, Ujjain, offers a transformative education that combines rigorous academic training, interdisciplinary learning, experiential methodologies, and ethical values. By fostering critical thinking, research excellence, and a sense of social responsibility, the School prepares students to become competent legal professionals and policymakers who can significantly impact society.

Programs offered


Avantika offers 5-year, full-time Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Law (BA LLB), Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Law (BBA LLB) in the discipline — Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, and International Law.

BA LLB (Hons.) - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law

BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Law) program is a comprehensive, integrated five-year program combining law and humanities/arts into a unified educational pathway.

The primary objective is to create and deliver a comprehensive learning environment that combines rigorous academic, applied, practical, and multi-disciplinary approaches to ensure a complete understanding of law in all its circumstances.

The curriculum encompasses a broad spectrum of Law and humanities/arts subjects such as Sociology, History, Psychology, and Political Science in Humanities with a combination of law subjects such as constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, human rights, intellectual property law etc.

The program offers various optional subjects like maritime law, sports law, energy law, space law, cyber law, etc., to provide a wide range of legal studies.

The program aims at the holistic approach of the student, which integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, including case studies, moot court, mock trials, judgment writing, internships, and legal clinics.

It examines the pedagogical strategies, instructional methodologies, and assessment techniques employed within the program to provide students with a comprehensive and immersive learning experience.

Constitutional Law (Hons.)

Honours in Constitutional Law will make students comprehensively understand constitutional principles, legal frameworks, and their application in contemporary society.
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Corporate Law (Hons.)

Corporate law is an important and dynamic field focusing on the legal framework and regulations governing corporations and business entities.
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Criminal Law (Hons.)

Criminal Law is an intriguing and crucial area of study that deals with the legal framework, principles, and procedures surrounding criminal offences.
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International Law (Hons.)

International Law is a captivating and vital field of study focusing on the legal principles, rules, and norms governing relations between states, international organisations, and individuals globally.
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Priya Sepaha

Priya Sepaha

Professor and Dean

Priya has a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Law, Post Graduate degree (M.A.) in English, M.Phil. (English), and an Undergraduate Bachelor's degree LLB, LLM in (Criminal Law). She has worked extensively in Criminology, Penology, Criminal Law, Personal Law, and Contemporary issues. She is the Founder and Director of Law Colloquy, a registered organization, and fast-growing legal platform created for legal awareness. She is a member of the International Society of Therapeutic Jurisprudence, USA, and a member of the International Society of Criminology. She is also a Senior Peer Reviewer and member of the Editorial Board on Arts, Management, and Social Sciences in various national and international journals, notably in India, Japan, UAE, and the United States. She is a passionate writer who writes...on various aspects of Criminal Law, Criminology, Penology, and Victimology. She has written six books and many articles in multiple National and International Journals. She has presented papers at many National and International Conferences, distinctively at Harvard (United States), Oxford (United Kingdom), Cambridge (United Kingdom), Brighton (United Kingdom), Singapore, Bangkok, Khon Kaen University (Thailand), Doha (Qatar), Tokyo (Japan), and India. She had the distinction of being the Keynote Speaker at the International Conference held at Cambridge. She was a panelist at a conference at the Harvard Law School, (USA). She has also chaired the International Conferences sessions held in India, Oxford, Cambridge, Tokyo, and Bangkok. She was adjudged as 'The Best Presenter’ at the International Conference held in Singapore and received the 'Best Paper Award' at the International Research Conference, Tokyo. She has been a resource person in more than thirty-plus Conferences/FDP/ workshops/seminars/webinars. She was awarded Swami Vivekananda Excellence Award 2017 in the field of "Academic Administration" by the World's Achiever's Foundation and the Confederation of Indian Universities, Delhi. She was awarded "Environment Protection and Development 2017" by the Scientific and Environment Research Institute at the "World Clean Environment Congress 2017". She was awarded the "National Teaching Excellence Award 2017" from International Benevolent Research Foundation and "Indian Education Award, 2019" in the field of "Research in Education" and "the Excellent Researcher Award (Female)" by International Academic and Research Excellence Award (IARE-2019). She was also awarded the "Women Icon of the Year" award in the International Inspirational Women Awards, 2020. Additionally, she was honored with the “Edupreneur Director of the Year” 2021 award by the International Education award and presented with the “Madhya Pradesh Gaurav Samman 2022.

Faculty

The people of Avantika define its education synergy.

At Avantika, the esteemed faculty embody the essence of educational synergy, reflecting a diverse array of expertise and perspectives. Despite their distinct backgrounds, they share a profound alignment with Avantika's core values, driven by an unwavering dedication to innovation and progress. Their unparalleled skills, qualifications, and wealth of knowledge make them exemplars in their fields. Serving as student advisors and mentors, they foster a mutually beneficial faculty-student experience. Fearlessly transcending disciplinary boundaries, they strive to challenge the status quo and empower students to confront and address real-world issues.

Team Member

Priya Sepaha

Professor and Dean Legal Studies
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Masuma Mehta

Associate Professor Legal Studies
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Aditya Awasthi

Assistant Professor Legal Studies
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Harshita Choubey

Assistant Professor Legal Studies

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Our Programs

The academic programs at Avantika are led by Design, Innovation, Creativity, and Enterprise, with an interdisciplinary curriculum and experimental learning at the core.

Admissions 2024-25

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