The Centre for Mediation & Research (CMR) at MNLU Mumbai is offering a Two-Year Post-Graduate Program in ‘M.A. Mediation & Conflict Resolution’ for the academic year 2024-2026. The admissions for it shall be conducted on a first come first serve basis. Following are the details of the Course.
About MNLU Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra Act VI of 2014, is one of the premier National Law Universities in India. The prime goal of the University is to disseminate advanced legal knowledge and processes of law amongst the students and impart in them the skills of advocacy, legal services, and law reforms and make them aware and capable of utilizing these instruments for social transformation and development. MNLU Mumbai believes in the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution viz. Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, Secularism, Humanism, etc. and makes all-out efforts to inculcate them in its students, staff, and others to make this institution not only a center of legal knowledge but also an inclusive center of humanity.
The University offers a five years integrated BA.,LL.B. (Hons.) program, one year LL.M. program (in various disciplines), M.A. in Mediation and Conflict Resolution for Executives, PG Diplomas, and Ph.D. Program, among others. The program structures and curriculum of the University are framed by a team of dedicated and committed teachers with guidance from industry experts and academia. Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India is the Chancellor of the University, who not only guides, but also inspires the institution with his novel ideas and rich experience. Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of the University and an eminent scholar in the field of law is guiding and leading the University to make newer strides in its journey towards academic excellence.
About the M.A. Program
The M.A. (Mediation and Conflict Resolution) is introduced to equip working professionals with an array of skills and expertise in the world of dispute resolution, as conflict is an inevitable element of our life and work. Besides mastering practical skills, and developing academic insights on theory, successful post-graduates will also be recognized as ‘Accredited Mediators’ with MNLU’s Centre for Mediation and Research (CMR). Regardless of one’s professional calling, Mediation can be a significant game changer in dealing with life issues. With the skill sets it promises, the post-graduate program will bolster participants’ social and professional standings and make them more valuable personnel to the organizations and brands they represent. We have designed a highly professional program structure and syllabus that will touch on almost every aspect of mediation, conflict management, and resolution.
Further Details
Total Number of Seats:
The total number of seats are 30. However, the University reserves the right to alter the number of seats for the program in a given academic year without prior notice.
(Note: Reservation is there as per Maharashtra Government Rules.)
Eligibility:
A Degree in any discipline. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in May/June 2024 are also eligible to apply.
Examination Scheme:
The evaluation of participants in the program will be continuous. Each paper will be evaluated for 100 marks as under:
Internal (50 marks): Class Participation/Presentation/Projects/Roleplays/Reflections
External (50 marks): End Term Examination
Attendance:
Participants are expected to be present in all classes. Classes will be held for a limited number of days per month, for limited hours per day, at times that are suitable for the working professional. For each semester, the academic calendar will be shared with the participants well in advance. Every student has to secure a minimum of 70% attendance in all the subjects taken individually in each semester to be eligible for appearing in the end-term examination.
(Note: In case a participant does not attend a particular class, the class recording shall be available for viewing. To be eligible for attendance for that class, class reflection question(s) will have to be answered. However, this option will be available in exceptional cases with the prior permission of the Program Director/Coordinator.)
Registration Details
Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwa9YQA3oemVsNdiOLk_qq4x8_cv5JuyZBJa5msKuNOdMVvA/viewform
Deadline: 28th September, 2024
For further information about the Program Structure and Fees, kindly refer to the Brochure attached herewith.
Contact Us
For any queries, feel free to contact:
Ms. Rohini Kalyankar, Course Coordinator & Research Assistant (Law) at MNLU Mumbai.
Phone: +91 8263007102 / +91 7020667287 (on working days from 10 AM to 5 PM)
Email ID: rohini.kalyankar@mnlumumbai.edu.in
