Practice-Driven Legal Education
Learning supported by moot courts, legal aid, internships, workshops, and clinical exposure.
"Law is a tool for social engineering, and lawyers are the architects of an equal and just society."
~ Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon
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About School of Law
The School of Law at St. Mary's Rehabilitation University, Hyderabad, stands distinct for combining rigorous legal doctrine with real-world advocacy and emerging legal technologies. The curriculum is designed to go beyond textbook learning, with specialised exposure to AI Regulation, Data Sovereignty, and Forensic Jurisprudence.
The School promotes an immersive, practice-driven learning ecosystem through moot court training, legal aid engagement, community justice exposure, ethical reasoning, and professional skill development. The goal is to prepare legal professionals who are practice-ready, purpose-driven, and capable of responding to contemporary legal challenges.
Emerging Law Focus
Exposure to areas such as AI Regulation, Data Sovereignty, Cyber Law, Technology Law, and Forensic Jurisprudence.
Community Justice Orientation
Legal Aid Cell activities connect students with social responsibility and access-to-justice needs.
Ethics & Professional Readiness
Emphasis on constitutional values, legal reasoning, advocacy, drafting, and professional conduct.
Law in Action at SMRU
A legal learning ecosystem designed around advocacy, research, technology, ethics, and community justice.
Moot Court Training
Simulated courtroom practice helps students develop advocacy, oratory, analytical, and courtroom presentation skills.
Legal Aid & Community Justice
Students engage with legal literacy, rural legal aid camps, urban legal awareness, and community-focused legal service.
Emerging Law & Technology
Academic exposure includes AI Regulation, Data Sovereignty, Cyber Law, Technology Law, and digital legal challenges.
Research & Publication
The Research and Publication Cell supports research papers, seminars, conferences, and legal scholarship.
ADR & Arbitration
Dedicated training in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, drafting arbitration clauses, and dispute resolution simulations.
Career Readiness
Internships, resume workshops, mock interviews, bootcamps, and career guidance support professional preparation.
Vision, Mission & Objectives
Vision of the School
- To become a globally recognized centre of excellence in legal education, research, and innovation.
- To cultivate intellectually strong, ethically principled, and socially responsible legal professionals.
- To inspire transformative leadership that strengthens the rule of law and nation-building.
- To uphold constitutional values of justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity.
- To serve as a catalyst for social change through legal empowerment, outreach, and interdisciplinary scholarship.
Programmes Offered
St. Mary's Rehabilitation University offers law programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels for students from diverse academic backgrounds, career goals, and professional aspirations.
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Integrated
- Eligibility
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Level
- UG
B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Integrated
- Eligibility
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Level
- UG
B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) - Integrated
- Eligibility
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate Science
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Level
- UG
LL.B. (Hons.) - 3-Year
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree with 45%
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Level
- UG
LL.B. (General) - 3-Year
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree with 45%
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Level
- UG
LL.M.
- Eligibility
- LL.B./B.L. with 55% + Entrance
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Level
- PG
Ph.D. in Law
- Eligibility
- LL.M. with 55% + NET/SET or Entrance
- Duration
- 3-6 Years
- Level
- Doctoral
Undergraduate Programmes
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - 5-Year Integrated Programme
A five-year integrated programme combining arts, humanities, and law to build interdisciplinary legal understanding.
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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - 5-Year Integrated Programme
A five-year integrated programme combining arts, humanities, and law to build interdisciplinary legal understanding.
Highlights
- Humanities and law foundation.
- Political science, history, sociology, and economics.
- Constitutional law, criminal law, jurisprudence, corporate law, international law, and environmental law.
- Honours specialization from the 9th term.
- Moot court training.
- Legal Aid Cell exposure.
- Internships with courts, law firms, NGOs, and corporate legal departments.
- Legal writing, research methodology, and publication opportunities.
- Career preparation for litigation, judiciary, civil services, corporate law, academia, and policy-making.
Programme Educational Objectives
- Equip students with humanities and legal education for understanding law in its social context.
- Develop legal reasoning and professional competencies across major legal systems.
- Foster ethical, social, and professional responsibility.
- Build competencies in emerging areas such as Cyber Law, Environmental Law, and Human Rights.
- Promote lifelong learning and research through moot courts, internships, legal aid clinics, and publication opportunities.
B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - 5-Year Integrated Programme
A five-year integrated programme combining business administration and law for students interested in corporate legal practice, business consultancy, compliance, and entrepreneurship.
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B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - 5-Year Integrated Programme
A five-year integrated programme combining business administration and law for students interested in corporate legal practice, business consultancy, compliance, and entrepreneurship.
Highlights
- Business administration and legal education.
- Management principles, corporate strategy, financial management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and organizational behaviour.
- Corporate governance, company law, taxation, IPR, securities law, and commercial contracts.
- Transactional lawyering, contract drafting, and corporate compliance.
- Mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and insolvency law.
- Internships with law firms, corporate legal departments, and financial institutions.
- Career preparation for corporate counsel, legal advisor, investment banker, and compliance officer.
Programme Educational Objectives
- Provide grounding in business administration and core legal education.
- Develop competencies in corporate law, business regulations, financial laws, and transactional practice.
- Build ethical standards and governance consciousness.
- Equip students with contract drafting, compliance, due diligence, and corporate dispute resolution skills.
- Prepare graduates for corporate law firms, in-house legal departments, investment banking, and regulatory bodies.
B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) - 5-Year Integrated Programme
An integrated programme combining science and law for students interested in technology, forensic science, cyber law, biotechnology law, environmental law, and intellectual property.
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B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) - 5-Year Integrated Programme
An integrated programme combining science and law for students interested in technology, forensic science, cyber law, biotechnology law, environmental law, and intellectual property.
Highlights
- Science and law integration.
- Mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry, physics, and forensic science.
- Cyber law, biotechnology law, environmental law, forensic science, and IPR.
- Patent law and technology licensing exposure.
- Forensic evidence and courtroom applications.
- Interdisciplinary research projects.
- Career pathways in patent law, cyber law, environmental litigation, forensic legal practice, and regulatory compliance.
Programme Educational Objectives
- Integrate scientific disciplines with legal education.
- Develop expertise in technology law, intellectual property, cyber law, and environmental law.
- Foster interdisciplinary research skills.
- Build practical skills in forensic evidence handling, patent application drafting, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare graduates for careers in patent law firms, technology legal departments, regulatory bodies, and environmental law practice.
LL.B. (Hons.) - 3-Year Programme
A three-year graduate-level legal programme for students from any academic discipline who want to pursue law with honours specialization and research-oriented learning.
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LL.B. (Hons.) - 3-Year Programme
A three-year graduate-level legal programme for students from any academic discipline who want to pursue law with honours specialization and research-oriented learning.
Highlights
- Six-semester legal education.
- Honours electives from the fifth semester.
- Specializations in Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, IPR, and International Law.
- Legal drafting, pleadings, conveyancing, and trial advocacy.
- Moot court training.
- Mandatory internships.
- Research dissertation and seminar papers.
- Preparation for judicial services, AIBE, UPSC, and higher legal education.
LL.B. (General) - 3-Year Programme
A three-year legal programme for graduates from all disciplines, covering essential legal core subjects and practical legal training.
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LL.B. (General) - 3-Year Programme
A three-year legal programme for graduates from all disciplines, covering essential legal core subjects and practical legal training.
Core Subjects
- Constitutional Law.
- Law of Crimes - BNS 2023 and BNSS 2023.
- Law of Contracts.
- Family Law.
- Law of Evidence - BSA 2023.
- Property Law.
- Administrative Law.
- Company Law.
- Labour Law.
- Environmental Law.
- CPC and Limitation Act.
- Public International Law.
- Professional Ethics.
- Drafting, Pleading, and Conveyancing.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Highlights
- Comprehensive legal core subject coverage.
- Moot courts, drafting workshops, and court visits.
- Mandatory internships.
- Legal aid clinic participation.
- Career support for litigation, judiciary, government service, and corporate legal roles.
LL.M. - Master of Laws
The LL.M. programme is a one-year, research-driven postgraduate course designed to deepen legal expertise and strengthen professional competence in specialized areas of law.
Specializations
- Constitutional Democracy & Public Governance
- Criminal Justice Reform & Forensic Advocacy
- Corporate & Commercial Laws
- Intellectual Property, AI Regulation & Data Sovereignty
Programme Educational Objectives
- Equip LL.M. graduates with advanced legal knowledge in specialized areas of law and contemporary applications.
- Enable high-quality legal research, academic writing, and policy analysis.
- Develop ability to critically evaluate legal doctrines, judicial decisions, and legislative developments.
- Prepare graduates for academic, policy, judiciary, consultancy, or senior legal roles.
- Promote ethical leadership and commitment to the rule of law, justice, and constitutional values.
| Compulsory Core Papers | Comparative Public Law / Systems of Governance; Law and Justice in a Globalizing World; Research Methodology and Legal Writing |
|---|---|
| Specialization Core | 2 core specialization papers specific to the chosen stream |
| Electives | 3 concentration super-specialization papers |
| General Pool Electives | 2 papers from shared interdisciplinary pool |
| Dissertation | Original research of 10,000-15,000 words under faculty supervision |
| Capstone Seminar | Presentation before academic and professional panel |
| Total Credits | 40 credits across two semesters |
Ph.D. in Law
The Ph.D. in Law is offered in Full-Time and Part-Time modes for scholars seeking to make original and significant contributions to legal knowledge.
The programme supports doctrinal, empirical, interdisciplinary, and comparative research under faculty mentorship.
Constitutional Law and Governance
Criminal Law and Criminology
International Law and Human Rights
Corporate and Commercial Law
Intellectual Property Rights
Environmental and Energy Law
Cyber Law and Technology Law
Family Law and Personal Laws
Labour and Social Security Law
Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
| Basic Eligibility | LL.M. degree with minimum 55% marks; 50% for SC/ST/OBC as per UGC norms. |
|---|---|
| Entrance Examination | UGC NET Law / SET qualified candidates are exempted from written test; others must clear SMRU Ph.D. Entrance Examination. |
| Research Proposal | Approximately 1,000 words required. |
| Additional Documents | Publications/research papers if any, two recommendation letters, employer NOC for part-time candidates. |
| Duration | Minimum 3 years; maximum 6 years. |
Facilities at St. Mary's School of Law
Moot Court Hall
Real courtroom-style training space for simulated proceedings, advocacy practice, oral arguments, and moot court competitions.
Digital Law Library
Digital legal research resources will be listed based on officially available subscriptions and university-published information.
Legal Aid Cell
Provides legal assistance and public legal education through supervised legal aid work, rural camps, urban literacy drives, and community outreach.
Smart Classrooms
ICT-enabled classrooms with smart boards, projectors, audio-visual support, and internet access.
ADR & Arbitration Centre
Training in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, drafting arbitration clauses, and mock dispute resolution.
Research and Publication Cell
Supports research projects, papers, seminars, workshops, conferences, and publication activities.
Career Guidance and Placement Cell
Supports internships, bootcamps, resume workshops, mock interviews, and career guidance.
Centre for Criminal Law, Forensic Studies, and Criminology
Focuses on criminal law, forensic science, mock crime scene investigations, forensic psychology, toxicology, cybercrime, and criminal profiling.
Student Clubs and Societies
Includes Moot Court Society, Legal Debating and Literary Club, Human Rights Forum, Corporate Law Club, Cyber Law and Technology Society, ADR and Negotiation Club, Environmental Law Collective, Sports and IPR Club.
Campus Infrastructure
Wi-Fi-enabled campus, hostel facilities, cafeteria, sports and recreation, student lounge, and university transport.
Admissions
Admissions at St. Mary's School of Law are conducted with a process designed around fairness, transparency, and merit-based selection in alignment with statutory frameworks.
The School accepts recognized national and state-level entrance examinations and also conducts SMRU-LAT for candidates who do not have valid national entrance scores.
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Choose Programme
Select integrated law, LL.B., LL.M., or Ph.D.
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Entrance Test
Submit valid national, state, or SMRU-LAT score.
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Documents
Upload academic records and required certificates.
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Admission Review
Complete counselling, verification, and final confirmation.
- CLAT UG
- AILET UG
- LSAT India
- LAW CET Telangana / Andhra Pradesh
- CUET Law Domain
- SMRU-LAT
Eligibility Summary
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Integrated
- Eligibility
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Level
- UG
B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Integrated
- Eligibility
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Level
- UG
B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) - Integrated
- Eligibility
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate Science
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Level
- UG
LL.B. (Hons.) - 3-Year
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree with 45%
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Level
- UG
LL.B. (General) - 3-Year
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree with 45%
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Level
- UG
LL.M.
- Eligibility
- LL.B./B.L. with 55% + Entrance
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Level
- PG
Ph.D. in Law
- Eligibility
- LL.M. with 55% + NET/SET or Entrance
- Duration
- 3-6 Years
- Level
- Doctoral
Mandatory Documents
- Mark sheets and passing certificates of qualifying examinations.
- Valid entrance examination scorecard.
- Transfer Certificate.
- Migration Certificate if applicable.
- Aadhar Card.
- Four recent passport-size photographs.
- Category Certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates if applicable.
- Gap Year Affidavit if applicable.
- Research Proposal for LL.M. and Ph.D. admissions.
- Recommendation Letters for LL.M. and Ph.D.
- Employer NOC for part-time Ph.D. candidates.
Undertakings Required
- Anti-Ragging Affidavit signed by Student and Parent/Guardian.
- Code of Conduct Agreement.
- Attendance Undertaking with 75% minimum attendance.
- Plagiarism and Research Ethics Declaration for LL.M. and Ph.D.
- Moot Court and Internship Participation Agreement.
Career Opportunities
Teaching-Learning Methodology
The School follows a multi-disciplinary and practical teaching-learning approach combining traditional lectures with interactive and experiential learning methods.
Case-Based Learning
Case law analysis, judicial decisions, legislative texts, and scholarly readings.
Problem-Based Learning
Classroom discussions built around real legal problems and socio-economic contexts.
Moot Courts & Simulations
Moot court exercises, role-plays, legal clinics, and courtroom simulations.
Legal Writing & Research
Project work, legal writing, research methodology, and dissertation-based learning.
Structured Academic Planning
Course outlines, weekly teaching plans, reading lists, and advance preparation.
Continuous Feedback
End-semester feedback supports course improvement and academic responsiveness.
experiential learningcritical inquiryethical awarenesssocial responsibility
Professional Recognition
Programme-specific recognition and approval details, where applicable, should be reviewed through official university notifications and relevant statutory council documents.
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School of Law
St. Mary's Rehabilitation University
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
admissions.law@stmarysuniversity.edu.in