University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, has announced the date of UPES Law Studies Admission Test 2010, also known as UL SAT. It is an admission test conducted for admission into the following undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programme, offered in the upcoming session 2010. 

Under Graduate Courses

Integrated BA LLB (Five Years)

Integrated BBA LLB (Five Years)

Date of Exam

May 22, 2010 (Saturday) [Admission is done on the basis of candidates performance in the Admission test (ULSAT), followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI)]

 Eligibility:

Integrated BA + LLB Programme: Students who have secured minimum 50% marks at Higher & Secondary levels (10^th & 12^th).

Integrated BBA + LLB Programme: Students who have secured minimum 50% marks at Higher & Secondary levels (10^th & 12^th).  

Date of Birth:

Only those candidates whose date of birth falls on or after October 1, 1988 are eligible. Date of Birth as recorded in the Secondary Education Board/ University certificate only will be taken as authentic.

 How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply ONLINE in the application form available in the website: http://www.upes.ac.in/application_form.asp. One can also make the payment ONLINE in the aforementioned website. Application from and prospectus can also be obtained and submitted at ‘Enrollment Office, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) 1st Floor, 55, Community Centre, East of Kailash New Delhi 110065, against a cash payment of Rs 1700 for (BA LLB / BBA LLB) and Rs 1200 for (LLM) in the form of a DD drawn in favor of “UPES FEE ACCOUNT” payable at New Delhi. For more details about the admission and application procedure applicants are requited to visit the website: http://www.upes.ac.in

UL-SAT-2010 Test Centers:

Bangalore, Bhopal, Delhi, Dehradun, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai (University reserves the right to change or cancel any test centre/ city at its desecration, if required)

BA LL.B

The program is designed to train and develop specialized legal professionals who can understand the ever increasing regulatory/ legislative legal framework and contractual requirements for energy sector companies. You will be exposed to the latest laws and judgements connected with the sectors apart from studying the regular legal subjects.

For More details visit: http://upes.ac.in/llb5y.asp

BBA LL.B

This program is designed to train and develop a special breed of Corporate Lawyers who would not only understand the intricacies of business but are equally well versed in the nuances of Corporate Laws and Regulatory Affairs. You would be exposed to both the business functions like finance, human resource management, marketing, international business and Corporate Laws in the fields of Banking, Corporate Governance, Investment, Competition, Insurance and Mergers and Acquisitions.

For More details visit: http://upes.ac.in/llb6y.asp 

Unique Points

o   The program combines Business degree with a Law qualification

o   Extensive coverage of business functions like Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, International Business

o   Full grounding in Corporate Law topics like Banking Laws, Corporate Governance, Investment Law, Competition Law, Insurance Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

o   Case-based Pedagogy (both business and legal cases)

Career Options for BA + LLB and BBA + LLB programs

Practicing Advocate in:

·         Any of the State’s Bar councils

·         Indian & Foreign Legal firms

·         Leading Indian and Foreign companies

·         Legal cells of Private & Public Sector companies

·         Legal departments of Foreign companies

·         Global Audit & Compliance firms

·         Consulting firms

With the energy sector in India hotting up, and the entry of international firms, the need for specialized manpower is creating a plethora of career opportunities. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies is offering the Integrated 5-year BA LLB / BBA LLB Degree programs, which has been accorded recognition by the Bar Council of India.

The unique program from India’s first Energy University imparts legal knowledge with management acumen which is customized to the needs of the Energy sector. Besides equipping students for building career with big global firms in India, it will also prepare them to reap from the growing volume of legal work outsourced to Indian firms.

The program design is focused on serving the legal requirements of the Energy Industry and its recognition by the Bar Council of India adds to the eligibility to practice as licensed advocates as well.

The College of Legal Studies (COLS) offers graduate and post graduate programs for professionals keen to pursue a legal career in the energy and other core sectors. The programs are designed to help students develop the legal acumen to guide clients and corporates through the intricacies of regulatory framework, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions and other legalese.

The college offers B.A. LL.B as well as the unique B.B.A. LL.B degree program which fulfils the need for lawyers who would not only understand the intricacies of business but are equally well versed in the nuances of legal matters and regulatory affairs. 
The college has over 1000 titles of reference books and subscribes to latest Supreme Court and High Court judgments apart from a host of law journals.

Recognition:
Bar Council of India recognizes 5 years Integrated LLB from UPES

COLES Highlights:
3 Unique Programs
2 Specialized Integrated Programs in Collaboration with College of Engineering Studies
290 Students
20+  Dedicated Faculty
Moot Court
Manupatra & West Law Connectivity
Interactive Sessions with Eminent Jurists, Judges and Legal Luminaries