Post-graduate Diploma

JUDICIAL
ADMINISTRATION AND
COURT MANAGEMENT
(PGDJACM)
( W E E K E N D P G D I P L O M A P R O G R AM M E )
Award: PG-Diploma
Start Date: 20 March, 2015

Objective:

To create a pool of judicially and legally trained

human resources who can contribute in planning,
developing and implementing integrated judicial
administration and court management strategies
and policy and thus can contribute to an effective
and efficient functioning of the judicial and court
management system.
To provide an opportunity for existing working
professionals in legal fraternity to enhance their
overall competencies, skills and knowledge.

Entry Requirement: Graduate in any

discipline from a university/institution
recognised by the UGC or any other
regulatory body with minimum 50%
marks (preference shall be given to Law
Graduates, Managements Graduates and
Working Professionals).
Batch Size: 30-40 Candidates
Admission
Procedure:
Group
Discussion and Personal Interview
Faculty: Sitting and/or Retired Judges,
Judicial Officers, Government Pleaders,
Lawyers,
Academicians,
Business
Management Experts, Legal Consultants
and Soft Skills Consultants
Course Fees: ` 30,000/- (Full)
Course Length: 9 months Programme (6
months for course work and 3 months for
research paper); March to December;
every week-end (Saturday/Sunday)

Gujarat National Law University

Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Gandhinagar, 3 82007

Programm e
St ruct ure &
Cours e Cont ent
The Diploma programme will consist of
total 8 papers and one research report.
Paper I: Introduction to Law &
Management

Meaning and classification of Law,

Function of Law, Sources of Law
Basics
of
Administrative
Management
Concepts and evolving areas:
Interface between Law and
Management, Economic analysis of
law. Accounting for Law

Paper II: Public Administration

Theories and Methodologies

Concept of Governance
Introduction to E-Governance & its
concepts
Best practices of Governance-Case
studies

Paper IV and V: Court Management

and Practices

Paper III: Introduction to Judicial

System

Understanding Indian Legal system

Judicial Process and the Court
Structure
The constitutional role of judiciary
Administration of Justice (Civil and
Criminal with special reference to
C.P.C, Cr.P.C, Indian Evidence Act
& Limitation Act)
Alternate
Dispute
Resolution
System
Judicial review
Judicial reforms
Judicial conduct and discipline

Justice Theories, Justice Delivery

System and Justice Management
Case Flow Management and
Docket Control and calendaring,
Judicial
Responsiveness
Management
E-Court Management: Role of ICT
in courts. Application of ICT to
Court Administration
Management of court personnel
and Leadership: Staff Control and
supervision.
Management of court and
administrative
records:
Maintenance
of
Registers
Supervision and accuracy of
returns, Court Accounts and
Financial
Matters
including
Financial Rules, Correspondence
with superior Courts, Government
and High Court Circulars
Civil and Criminal Manuals
Alternative Dispute Resolution
System and process

Paper VI: Legal Research, Analysis and

Reporting

Law and logic

Judicial reasoning and case briefing
Reading Law: Statutory interpretation
Legal Research, Legal analysis, and
Legal Writing
Introduction to law libraries, legal
authority retrieval, and citations
Research Skills, Ethics and
Standards

Paper VII: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

Legal profession
Professional codes and ethics
Access to justice
Judicial Code of Conduct and
integrity
Court Manners and Etiquettes

Paper VIII: Legal Skills and system

Communication techniques
Organizational behavior and Soft
skills
Drafting skills

Fees & Facilities

FEES
Fees: Participants are required to pay the entire amount of ` 30,000 at the time of admission.
No tuition fee shall be refunded after two weeks of enrollment into the programme.

OTHER F ACILI TIES

Boarding and Lodging: Depending upon the availability of accommodation, the University may
provide subsidized accommodation to registered candidates. The approximate cost for two nights, on
twin sharing basis, lodging for the entire duration of the programme will be around ` 15000/(tentative).
A refundable amount of ` 3000/- shall be deposited by candidate for availing accommodation facility
at the time of admission.
Food: The Candidate may avail GNLU canteen facility on a separate payment basis

Teaching, Formative Coursew ork,

Assessment and Award

How to APPLY
UPDATE

Interested Candidates shall pay the

Application Fee of ` 1,000/- through
GNLU Online Payment System
(GOPS) and fill in the relevant details
mentioned on the webpage on or
before March 13, 2015.
The Selected Candidates shall submit
the duly filled Application Form in person
at the University during their appearance
for GD and Interview. The Candidates
shall have to mandatorily bring Photo
Identity Proof and Eligibility Certificates
and Documents during their visit.
Procedure for payment of Application
Fee: The applicant has to pay online
through GNLU Online Payment System
(GOPS): www.gnlu.ac.in/gops
After clicking on Course/ Conference/
Workshop/ Training/ Competition/ Event
Fee, Applicant had to select PG
Diploma in Judicial Administration and
Court Management in the Event Name
Text box and fill other relevant sections
on the webpage to pay and proceed.

Post-gra duate D iploma i n JUDI CI AL

AD M INIS TR ATI O N AND C OURT M AN AG EM ENT
(P G DJ ACM )
TEACHING:

ASSESSMENT:

The Applicant shall receive the

confirmation mail of payment of
Application Fee on their registered mail
id. The registered mail id of the
Applicant shall be used for all the
communications by the University for
this Course
Application fee is non-refundable.

(W
E E KE
ND P G
DIP LO
M A P RO GExam:
R AMME
)
Each paper
shall consist of 100
9 months
Programme
(6 months
for course
work and 3 months for research paper);
normally March to December; every weekend (Saturday/Sunday) from 0900-1200
and 1400-1700 hours or other timings as
per the mutual convenient of the entire
batch and the resource person(s).
12 hours per week / 48 hours lectures per
month inclusive of tutorials and court visit

marks, Continuous evaluation 50 marks

and end-Semester evaluation 50 marks.
Minimum 80% attendance in each subject
is essential for appearing in the endsemester examination.
Research Report: Research report shall
consists of 200 marks. Submission of
research paper shall be done latest by
close of business of Friday of the first week
of May

FORMATIVE COURSEWORK:
Each candidate shall publish at least one
article in a national or international journal
ISSN / ISBN indexed during the enrolment
year itself. A proof of acceptance of
publication during the enrolment year itself
will be acceptable in lieu of actual
publication.

AWARD:
Participant shall secure minimum 60%
marks in exam and research report to be
eligible for the award of the Diploma.

VENUE &
OTHER CONDITIONS:
The Academic, Examination,
Internship, Hostel and Other
Matters
Regulations
separately prepared by the
GNLU shall govern the
overall
development,
implementation
and
monitoring of the Program.
The lectures may be arranged
either
at
the
GNLU
(Gandhinagar)
or
other
places
as
per
the
requirements.
The University has right to
modify the above terms and
conditions
as
per
the
requirements
and
the
circumstances.

JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION AND

COURT MANAGER
TASKS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
A well-trained Judicial administration and
court manager will undertake following
tasks and have good understanding of: plan, organize, coordinate, and
manage
one
or
more
administrative and/or operational
programs of the court;
Laws,
standards,
rules,
regulations and legal terminology
pertaining to the specific duties of
the position
General operation of the Supreme
Court of India, High Courts and
District Courts, their policies, and
procedures
Principles and practices of court
management, operations and
administration.
Develop and implement goals,
objectives, policies, procedures,
and work standards adhering to
the mission and strategic goals
and objectives of the court.
Gather data, analyze findings,
reason logically and prepare
analytical
reports
and
recommendations
Analyze and prepare reports on
complex administrative issues;
make sound policy and procedural
recommendations
Principles and practices of
performance
management
including employee supervision,
work planning, organization,
training,
and
performance
evaluation.

will be
Participant
equipped with

knowledge and skill

set required for a
Judicial Administrator
and Court Manager.

Basic principles of budgeting, cost

analysis, fiscal management, and
financial analysis.
Problem-solving and conflict
resolution
methods
and
techniques
General administrative theory and
methodologies related to public
and business administration
Research and analysis methods
and report preparation techniques
Contract
compliance
and
management procedures
Project management techniques
Proper vocabulary, grammar,
spelling and punctuation
Verbal and written presentation
methods and techniques
Standard office applications such
as Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.

Effective verbal and written

communication
Use good judgment in
recognizing the scope and limit
of delegated authority.
Maintenance of confidentiality
of information
Direct and manage the daily
functions of one or more
administrative programs of the
court.
Direct and supervise the work
of others.
Explain court processes to
subordinate staff and the
public.
Establish
and
maintain
cooperative and effective
working relationships with
judicial officers, attorneys, staff,
other agencies, and the public.
Exercise initiative and sound
judgment within general policy
guidelines.

FOR ANY DETAILS AND CLARIFICATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT

ISSUE:
SOAHAM BAJPAI
Course Coordinator
Teaching Research Associate
Gujarat National Law University
Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Gandhinagar 382007
Email Id: pgdjacm@gnlu.ac.in; sbajpai@gnlu.ac.in
Phone No: +91 8128650845