Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration

Programme Introduction – About the LL.M. in Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration

The One-Year Regular LL.M. in Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration is designed to meet the evolving needs of legal professionals in India and beyond. Spread across three trimesters, the programme balances core courses, electives, structured research assignments, and a mandatory international research tour. It caters to working professionals—advocates, in-house counsel, judicial aspirants, and fresh law graduates—who aspire to specialise in construction law and arbitration. The curriculum equips students with strong doctrinal grounding, critical thinking skills, and practical expertise to handle domestic and cross-border contractual and dispute resolution issues.

Programme Features

Intensive one-year LL.M.
Practical assignments embedded in every course
Expert faculty including industry leaders and international guest lecturers
Mandatory international research tour for global exposure
Selective admissions ensuring a motivated, high-caliber peer group
Career mentoring tailored to advance professional growth
World-class academic quality and practical relevance

About the LL.M. in Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration

This specialised programme addresses the complex legal, contractual, and dispute resolution challenges that arise in construction and infrastructure projects. It focuses on contractual drafting, interpretation, dispute avoidance, and efficient resolution through arbitration. The curriculum includes courses such as Advanced Contractual Interpretation, Construction Law in India, FIDIC Contracts, Delays and Damages, and Evidentiary Practices in Arbitration. By blending doctrinal learning with case studies, policy roundtables, and industry engagement, the programme ensures graduates emerge with the skills to critically analyse, advocate, and manage construction disputes effectively.

Course Structure

The programme is structured across three trimesters with core courses, electives, a dissertation, and an international research tour.

Trimester 1	Research Methodology (3 credits); Advanced Contractual Interpretation (2 credits); Arbitration in the Indian Context (2 credits); Construction Law & Dynamics of Contractual Relationships in India (2 credits).
Trimester 2	Law and Justice in a Globalised World (3 credits); Practice of FIDIC Contracts (2 credits); Delay, Disruption and Damages (2 credits); Leading Evidence in a Construction Arbitration (2 credits); International Research Tour (2 credits).
Trimester 3	Comparative Public Law (3 credits); Dissertation/Capstone Project (5 credits) with supervised research; Optional apprenticeships.
International Research Tour	Mandatory 1–2 week exposure abroad to arbitration hubs, legal institutions, and foreign law firms.

Credit Breakdown

Component	Credits	Details
Core Courses	9	Three core courses with a total of 405 learning hours (teaching + research).
Electives	12	Six electives tailored to construction law and arbitration practice (540 learning hours).
Dissertation	5	Supervised capstone research project.
International Research Tour	2	Mandatory global exposure component (30 hours).

Teaching Methodologies

The programme employs a combination of engaging lectures, industry expert interactions, simulations, case studies, policy roundtables, and guided research. Learning from experienced arbitrators, construction law practitioners, and industry leaders ensures both academic depth and practical relevance.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme can pursue careers in:

Construction arbitration practice in leading law firms
In-house counsel roles in infrastructure and real estate companies
Advisory roles in dispute resolution and project management consultancies
Regulatory and oversight functions in government and international institutions
Research, teaching, and advocacy in construction law and arbitration

Our Faculty

The programme is delivered by distinguished faculty, national & international experts such as:

Prof. (Dr.) Avinash Dadhich

Founding Director,
Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law, Gandhinagar

Dr. Vini Singh

Associate Professor of Law,
Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law, Gandhinagar

Dr. Niteesh Kumar Upadhyay

Associate Professor of Law,
Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law, Gandhinagar

Dr. Manuj Bhardwaj

Founding Faculty Member & Associate Professor of Law,
Dhirubhai Ambani University- School of Law, Gandhinagar

Mr. Aatman Shukla

Assistant Professor of Law,
Dhirubhai Ambani University- School of Law, Gandhinagar

Mr. Sivadath Madhu Menon

Assistant Professor of Law,
Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law, Gandhinagar

Ms. Alisha Mehta

Assistant Professor of Law,
Dhirubhai Ambani University- School of Law, Gandhinagar

Mr. Ratan K. Singh

FCIArb, FMIArb
Senior Advocate & International Arbitrator, Chairman, Society of Construction Law – India, Honorary Professor & Chairperson, Construction Law & Arbitration Committee, Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law

Mr. Ajit Kumar Mishra

FCIArb – Director (Works), IRCON
Honorary Professor, Dhirubhai Ambani University- School of Law

Mr. Ajay Thomas

Independent Arbitrator;
ADR Consultant & Advocate
Honorary Professor, Dhirubhai Ambani University- School of Law

Mr. Hasit Seth

FCIArb, FICA – Arbitrator,
Founder, Mediator & Counsel, HLaw Chambers;
Non-Resident Senior Fellow,
Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law

Mr. Mohit Dubey

Deputy Director,
Military Engineering Services, MoD (GoI);
Non-Resident Fellow,
Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law

Key Dates and Fees

Applications Open	3 October 2025
Application Deadline	15 December 2025
Programme Commencement	20 January 2026
Tuition Fees	INR 3,50,000 (Non-residential, excludes hostel/mess fee)

Contact

For programme and admissions-related queries, please contact:

Ms. Alisha Mehta – Assistant Professor of Law & Vertical Head, Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration (alisha_mehta@dau.ac.in)
Ms. Shivani Chaudhary – Manager, Admissions (shivani_chaudhary@dau.ac.in, +91-92744 17319)
Mr. Shesh Shukla – Head, Admissions (shesh_shukla@dau.ac.in)