The School of Legal Studies

4 programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate study.

AI Integration15%
Experiential Learning20%
Moot Court1

About the school

The School of Legal Studies at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, prepares students for the legal world through an AI-integrated curriculum that pairs doctrinal study with sustained courtroom simulation.

Clinical legal education places students in supervised legal settings serving real communities, and technology is used through legal databases, online research platforms, and AI simulations. All are treated as part of ordinary practice rather than as an elective.

Programmes

Why choose the School of Legal Studies at Chandigarh University, UP?

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Case Method Teaching

This method helps to learn about real court decisions and cases and see how legal concepts work in practice & not about only abstract ideas.

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Clinical Legal Education

Students practice theory in a supervised legal environment that benefits students & real communities.

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Moot Court and Advocacy

A dedicated modern Moot Court lets students develop advocacy skills in a simulated court atmosphere, practising research and courtroom argument.

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Interdisciplinary Teaching

Integrating law with other disciplines to broaden the perspectives students bring to a legal question.

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Board of Advisory

A standing advisory board of practitioners and academics shapes the program against current practice.

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Internships

Placements in law firms and courts connect academic learning to the working practice of law.

Teaching & Assessment

Teaching pedagogies

  1. Real-Scenario Method Teaching

    The real-scenario method of teaching allows learners to comprehend the legal principles by analyzing the actual court discussions, decisions, and situations.

  2. Dialogic Teaching

    Dialogic teaching involves students in inquiry and discussion, which leads to deeper understanding, critical thinking, and active participation in legal discussion.

  3. Clinical Legal Education

    Clinical Legal education provides students an opportunity to engage in real or simulated legal work under the professional guidance of the faculty, which helps them to sharpen their skills and become the right advocate in real legal settings.

  4. Problem-Based Learning

    By examining and resolving complex legal issues cooperatively, problem-based learning exposes students to real-world legal scenarios and fosters independent research, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving skills.

  5. Use of Advanced Technology

    Technological advancements in legal studies, e.g., digital resources such as legal databases, online courses, and artificial intelligence (AI) simulations, enhance learning and foster research skills, accessibility, and readiness for contemporary legal practice.

  6. Interdisciplinary Teaching

    The interdisciplinary teaching of law broadens the students’ horizons and helps them to understand the legal problems in a technological, social, and economic context.

  7. Internships

    Internships connect academic learning with practical legal practice and professional skill development by placing students in law firms or courts.

Assessment practices

  • Comprehensive Continuous Assessment

    Written tests, quizzes, assignments, case studies, and client simulations are all part of Comprehensive Continuous Assessment (CCA), which promotes regular participation, real-world application, and a deeper comprehension of the law.

  • Class Participation and Presentation

    Active participation in discussions, seminars, and legal presentations is used to evaluate class participation and presentation. This improves critical thinking, communication, and the capacity to clearly state and persuasively defend legal arguments.

  • Practical Skill base Evaluation

    Moot courts, mock trials, and drafting are all part of the Practical Skill-Based Evaluation, which is graded using criteria that evaluate oratory, advocacy, and legal reasoning.

  • Internship Performance Report

    Through reflective journals, supervisor assessments, and the display of applied legal knowledge, professionalism, and ethical behavior in actual legal settings, internship performance reports evaluate students' practical experience.

Where Our Research Goes Deep

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Message from the Head of Department

Dr. Abhishek SinghAssociate Professor

Welcome to the School of Legal Studies, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh- an institution committed to not just shaping the law as a subject but as a vocation of justice and service. Our pedgogy doctrinal grounding with hands on training through Moot courts, Legal training and hands on Training through moot courts, Legal Aid Clinics, Mock trials and internship, inculcating court ready confidence. The School of Legal Studies is establishing a vibrant research culture, organizing seminars, promoting publications, and focusing on newly emerging intersections of law such as AI and Law, and law and Forensic science. The School is focusing on sharpening analytical skills and legal foresight. Mentored by distinguished academicians, judges, and advocates, our students evolve into professionals and discerning thinkers. I invite you to be a part of this pursuit of scholarship and purpose.

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Remarkable Insights from Distinguished Dignitaries

Ankur Warikoo Advice to the Students | Few Things that Students Should Do | Chandigarh University UP
Aman Gupta on Building Your Career Before 25 | StartUps Reality Check Revealed in CU Uttar Pradesh
Former DRDO DG's Speech That Changed Everything at Chandigarh University UP Campus
The Event Every Ambitious Student Needs to See | Innovators at Chandigarh University UP Campus
CU Scholar Summit 2026 Industry Guest Important Insights for Students at Chandigarh University UP
Higher education is undergoing transformation: Dr. Sandra Song, Dean, University Canada West
CU UP successfully hosted India AI Convergence 2026 | An event for the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
CU UP was honoured to welcome Smt. Anandiben Patel Ji, Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is More than a New Campus.

Events & Projects

Milestones and projects across Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh — open to students of every school.

01 — 7 January 2026

Enrollment of Kuldeep Yadav and Launch of CU Sports Scholarship

International cricketer Kuldeep Yadav enrolled as a student and launched the CU Sports Scholarship, reinforcing the integration of academic excellence and sports development at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh.

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02 — 9 January

India AI Convergence 2026

India AI Convergence 2026 united AI leaders for a pre-event to the India AI Impact Summit, where Satnam Singh Sandhu, Honorable Chancellor, announced two transformative initiatives- AI for All and Quantum for Bharat.

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03 — 02 November 2025

Campus Tank Uttar Pradesh

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh launched Campus Tank Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Shri Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ Ji, empowering young innovators with funding, mentorship, and incubation support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh provides students access to an NEP-2020-aligned, career-centric education powered by an AI-augmented learning ecosystem and a smart Learning Management System (LMS). The best part is that it is "India’s first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university" and places an active focus on exclusive experiential learning through live projects, simulation labs, corporate internships, and global academic partnerships. Students also gain access to merit scholarships of up to 100% via CUCET, worth 75 Cr, specialized sports scholarships, and strong recruiter networks.

Yes, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is a fully recognized and accredited university established under the Uttar Pradesh State Legislature and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The best part for its learners is that most of the professional and technical programs offered here adhere to the regulatory frameworks and approvals of statutory bodies, including the Bar Council of India (BCI) for legal studies, the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) for pharmaceutical programs & Council of Architecture (COA) for Architecture. Moreover, the university is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh offers multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate, lateral, and doctoral programs across major disciplines like Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Computing, Business, Commerce & 9 more, which are Basic & Applied Sciences, Liberal Arts & Behavioural Sciences, Legal Studies, Pharmacy, Media Studies, Design, Hospitality, Architecture & Planning, Travel & Tourism. The most notable part is that its curriculum integrates AI, Machine Learning, Analytics & more.

Yes, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, is an AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, as it is designed from the ground up as India’s first AI-augmented multidisciplinary campus. Can’t be denied that artificial intelligence is deeply woven across the academic curriculum with tech-enabled pedagogy, research domains, and campus administrative workflows. From AI-enabled smart classrooms and automated adaptive learning to specialized AI and analytics laboratories, students across all disciplines learn to gain digital & AI fluency and practical exposure to modern tech tools. Moreover, students studying at CU-UP also use a smart LMS and Advanced labs and Centres of Excellence. In 2026, CU also received the “AI-First Organization" award at the Republic AI Summit & Awards.

CU-UP, home to a futuristic & AI-Augmented campus, provides facilities like ultra-modern smart classrooms, high-end computing facilities, advanced labs, SAS labs, and dedicated research zones. All of this also helps students learn efficiently & not forget about the Data Science Lab, FinTech Lab, Modern Moot Court Hall, simulated Aviation and Tourism labs & more. Students pursuing education at CU-UP also benefit from an extensive digital library, startup incubation centers like CUBE & TBI, modern sports arenas, dynamic cafeterias, and comprehensive on-campus student housing.

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