Legislative drafting is central to constitutional democracy, governance, and the rule of law. Statutes and subordinate legislation give concrete form to public policy, define rights and obligations, establish institutions, and regulate economic and social life. Despite this centrality, legislative drafting in India remains largely an informal, practice-based skill, learned through experience rather than systematic academic training.
In India, legislative drafting is undertaken by officials working in: The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice legislative wings of Union and State Ministries Parliament and State Legislature Secretariats regulatory bodies, statutory authorities, and commissions most such officials do not receive formal education in legislative theory, drafting techniques, constitutional coherence, statutory interpretation, or plain-language drafting.
This gap has contributed to persistent challenges including complex and inaccessible legal language, ambiguities leading to litigation, inconsistencies between statutes, and occasional constitutional infirmities. Historically, legislative drafting in India has relied on colonial-era drafting styles marked by dense legal English and technical formulations. While legally precise, such language often distances the law from citizens and undermines access to justice. Poor drafting also increases interpretive burdens on courts and creates regulatory uncertainty. There is Therefore a compelling need for a specialised, interdisciplinary, and practice-oriented Master's programme dedicated exclusively to legislative drafting, one that integrates law, policy, governance, language, and comparative global best practices.
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| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Legal Language and Plain Language Drafting | 5 |
| Policy Analysis for Legislative Counsels and Drafters | 5 |
| Research Methods for Legislative Drafting | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Drafting of Primary Legislation and Subordinate Legislation | 5 |
| Legislative Drafting for Social, Economic and Commercial Laws | 5 |
| Financial and Tax Legislative Drafting | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Comparative Legislative Drafting | 5 |
| Ethics, Accountability, and Transparency in Legislative Drafting | 5 |
| Capstone Legislative Drafting Project | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Eligibility:
Undergraduate degree with at least 50% marks
Candidates with less than 50% marks must:
Appear for the JSAT examination and attend a mandatory interview
Selection Criteria:
Admission decisions are based on a comprehensive review of the applicant’s profile, including academic performance, Statement of Purpose (SOP), and academic transcripts.
Fee: 2,75,000 INR
| Fee | Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Amount | INR 25,000 | Upon acceptance of Offer Letter |
| Instalment 1 | INR 1,25,000 | Within 30 days from the programme commencement date |
| Instalment 2 | INR 1,25,000 | Prior to the commencement of Term 3 |
The programme is designed for government officials, legislative and regulatory professionals, lawyers, policy researchers, and global learners. No prior law degree is required, making it suitable for both legal and non-legal backgrounds.
Yes. The programme includes practice-oriented drafting training and opportunities for immersion-based learning. For immersion details, students can connect with the programme team through the enquiry channel.
You can reach out through the Enquire Now option on the programme page. The admissions/programme coordination team will guide you with curriculum, eligibility, immersion structure, and timelines.
