Overview

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary relationship between psychology and law, focusing on how psychological principles influence legal processes, decision-making, and professional practice. It equips future legal professionals with essential psychological insights and counselling skills required for client interaction, evaluation of evidence, understanding criminal and victim behavior, and judicial decision-making. Through theoretical foundations, practical applications, and case-based learning, the course enhances analytical, ethical, and empathetic competencies essential for effective legal practice.

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Objectives of Event

1. Apprise the intersection of psychology and law, focusing on its practical applicationsin legalsettings.
2. Equip students with essential psychological skills for effective legal work and decision-making.
3. Explore the role of psychological processes in creating accurate testimonies and legal narratives.
4. Inculcate psychological profiling techniques for criminal behavior and their use in the legal system.
5. Acquaint with the impact of trauma and rehabilitation on victims within the legal system, including psychological biases.

Convener Details

• Prof (Dr.) Rhishikesh Dave, Dean, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University 

Co-ordinators:

• Mr. Pallav Ranjan, Assistant Professor, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University

Speaker Details:

• Dr. Ritu Gautam, Assistant Professor, Sharda School of Law