About University:
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is the statutory university established by the Govt. of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003 . The University is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) (2f & 12B) . The University is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) , United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) , International Association of Law Schools (IALS) , Asian Law Institute (ASLI) and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute .
About Course:
This short course in Tech law is one of a kind in India, aiming to touch upon various upcoming areas at the intersection of law, technology and policy including the complex landscape of privacy requirements, data protection, regulated vs. gray unregulated areas (US vis-àvis India) and subsequent pros and cons. This course is a supplement to the main courses offered in Intellectual Property and Technology, Data Protection, Data Privacy, and Information Technology that the students already engage in within the course of their respective degrees, at any level currently.
It is ideal for a law student wishing to explore the nuances of tech law and build a career as a tech lawyer in both the Indian and international arenas as well as for budding tech enthusiasts looking to pursue a career as a tech lawyer, including but not limited to –
- Software companies & Public policy organizations
- Social Media corporation
- Esports companies & Online gaming companies
- Ed-tech enterprises
- Influencer agencies
- OTT platforms & Production houses
Objective of the Course:
The prime objective of the course is to acquaint students with the ground application of academic learnings and familiarize them with the real-life scenario of a legal practitioner, especially in a constantly evolving field that will undergo rapid changes in the next 20 years.
It aims for students to be at the helm of this coming transformation by relaying the basics as well as aims to enable future lawyers to understand the consequences of using AI and understanding ethical and conscientious interaction with Artificial Intelligence.
Important Dates
- Registration Deadline – September 5, 2022
- Course duration – September 9 to 24, 2022
Registration Fees
- For GNLU Students: INR 500
- For external students: INR 1000
- For academicians: INR 2000
- For others: INR 2500
The course fees are non-refundable.
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