Nirma University

Institute of Law
Academic Year 2013-14

Project Policy
Introduction
Project work enables a student to learn to identify a problem pertaining to law and resolve it or gain a
deeper insight into it. This practical work would contribute in developing the skill in the learner to
determine which facts are legally important. This component of practical work will result in a transition
from surface learning to deep learning.
Objectives

To learn to develop a wide range of research skills and attributes relevant to legal profession.
To provide them opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
To promote a deeper understanding of the knowledge acquired.

Learning Objectives

Develop skills of critical analysis, synthesis, problem solving and evaluation.

Develop ability of autonomous learning and managing information.

1. General Guidelines:
o

Project to be carried out as per the Project Writing Guidelines of ILNU.

Students shall maintain originality and time commitment throughout the course of project.

The project should be original, self-explanatory and without plagiarism, otherwise, appropriate action
shall be taken by concerned authority.

A student who fails to submit the Introduction or first draft or final project or all the components on
time, they will be given zero.

85% attendance is compulsory in PW classes for which separate attendance sheet will be maintained
and it is essential component for keeping of the term.

If any issue arises which has not been mentioned in the policy/guidelines, the decision of the Dean,
faculty of Law, shall be final.

Project Process:
The entire project process will be in three phases.
1. Submission of Introduction
2. Submission of final project
3. Presentation and Viva Voce

2. Submission of Introduction:

Introduction should include:

o Title
o Statement of problem
o Review of Literature
o Objectives
o Hypothesis
o Research Questions
o Methodology (including data collection method, if empirical)
o Tentative Chapterisation
o Footnotes/endnotes
o References/Bibliography
2. Submission of Final Project:

After approval of the Introduction by the concerned faculty, the students will start working and
finalization of the project.

Note: All Submission (Introduction and Final Project) shall be done in soft as well as hard copy

The students who fail to submit Introduction or Final Project within the stipulated time will
be marked Absent in that particular component.

3. Presentation and Viva Voce:

After the submission of the final project, Viva Voce will be conducted immediately as per project
Time Table.

4. Evaluation Criteria:
Introduction Submission :
10 marks
Title- 1 marks
Research Problem & Methodology- 6 marks
Review of Literature-3 marks
Final Project Submission :
25 marks
Research Tools & Techniques- 5 marks
Citation- 5 marks
Analysis of Research Problem- 10 marks
Conclusion- 5 marks
Presentation & Viva Voce: 15 marks
Content- 5 marks
Presentation Skill-5 marks
Viva Voce-5 marks

Total

50 Marks

Nirma University
Institute of Law
Project Assessment Feedback Form
Assessment Feedback Indicators:
A Extraordinary B Good C Satisfactory D requires Improvement
Roll Number of the student
Semester
Course name
Date of submission
Components
Indicators
Identification of problems
Conceptual Framework
Research Methodology
Knowledge of Law
Application of Law
Analytical skill
Language & flow
Citation and
referred.

authorities

Formatting style
Research Skill
Recommendations
&
Suggestions
Identify future prospect of
their work

Course Code
Remarks

The Graduate attributes assessed by this assignment are:

Ethical Awareness
Global Outlook
Sensitivity towards Social Issues
Research Oriented Approach
Critical Thinking
Communication

Signature of the Faculty

PW coordinator
(Notwithstanding anything contain in this clause, Dean-Faculty of Law, will be authorized to give
relaxation in appropriate cases.)

Dr. Tarkesh Molia

Chairman, ADS

Prof. ( Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal

I/c Director