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In most Universities, the
Centre for Open Education provides for lifelong, flexible and accessible
learning of various subjects including Law. For several working
professionals who would like to enhance their career prospects, a
distance education in Law is an excellent prospect. Armed with a degree
in Law, the person is well equipped with concrete skills to run a
business or fight crime or work for the welfare of society, depending
upon his area of interest.
A Degree in Law in available in several domains such as:
Civic Law
Criminal Law
Administration
Cyber Laws and Intellectual Property Rights
Trade Law
Business Law
Medical law and Ethics
Human Rights Law
Environmental Law etc.
Women and Law
Consumer Protection Law
Local Self-Government Law
Labour Law etc.
Distance Learning Law Schools – an overview
The onset of rapid economic development and fast paced growth has
induced the need of higher Education so much that today a qualification
even through Distance Education is recognized worldwide, provided the
student selects the correct University. How does one go about selecting
the correct University? For starters, the University should be
recognized by a credible Institution such as UGC (University Grants’
Commission) or the AICTE. A student must, in fact, ensure that the
University that he / she aim to apply in is accredited.
Some of the best Centers for Distance Education in Law are as
follows:
Indira Gandhi National Open University (Delih),
Annamalai University (Tamil Nadu),
National Law School of India University (Bangalore),
The Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TN),
Kakatiya University (Warangal),
Kurukshetra University (Haryana),
Madurai Kamraj University (Madurai),
Mahatma Gandhi University (Kottayam),
SNDT Women’s University (Mumbai) etc
offer different types of courses in Law through Distance Education.
Role of the Distance Education Centre
The Education Centre of Distance Learning Law Schools is responsible for
dissemination of the entire course material including audio tapes, notes
via e-mail, lecture (if any) schedules, assignments etc. Some
Universities distribute a Handbook especially to external students. Some
Universities have a flexible attendance pattern so as not to inundate
participants with extra load.
Career prospects
As mentioned earlier, an extra qualification in Law is always a huge
asset for career growth. E.g. a professional having a P.G. degree in
Human Rights plus a Degree in Human Rights Law has immense scope in Many
international organisations(UNESCO, UNIFEM, UNESCO etc) or NGOs ( YMCA,
CRY, Red Cross etc) more than welcome a candidate like this. One can
also volunteer and work in labour courts and counsel the Government on
Legislative matters and issues for Women Rights, Youth issue, Street
children and so on.
This was just a small example as to how a citizen can use his / her
skills and experience in the right direction to contribute something
back to society and use the power to fight for justice. ~ Author M. Hemdev
 2005
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