Best Practice 1: Equal Opportunity Cell

• Established in 2021, Equal Opportunity Cell at the College plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunities in education.
• Going beyond physical boundaries, it engages in community outreach, builds relationships, and collaborates with diverse communities and organizations.
• This commitment to social responsibility is evident in visits to non-governmental organizations, where students and staff actively contribute to social causes.
• This cell significantly creating a campus culture that values diversity, promotes inclusivity, and distinguishes itself through inventive programs, community involvement, progressive teaching techniques, academic-industry synergy, and commitment to marginalized communities
• Our institution offers well-rounded and socially conscious legal education.

Best Practice 2 : Family Counseling Center

• In an attempt to discharge the social responsibility and to work for the betterment of the society, the college has established the Family Counselling Centre in 2013.
• It was inaugurated at the auspicious hands of Justice Anil Dave, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Delhi.
• The founder president of the Centre was Mr.V.V.Shahapurkar, Former Principal Judge, Family Court Pune.
• Pro bono counselling services are provided by Dr. Pravin Motiwala and Mr. Sudam Gayake, former counsellors from family court Pune.
• As an appreciation for this outstanding work, Family Counseling Centre got a recognition from Bombay High Court, Mumbai as an official mediation centre.
• Recognized counseling centre of Maharashtra State Commission for women.

Best Practice 1. Establishment of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies.

• The idea to establish a Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in the College emerged with the implementation of National Education Policy 2020 in India, which by nature blurs the differences between various disciplines and offers flexibility in pursuing a degree, wherein a student obtains what s/he desires to learn.
• The primary objective of the Centre is to explore, study and understand the nexus between law and other disciplines which helps in developing a holistic approach in students.
• The Centre strives to achieve an aim of understanding, critiquing, and reforming the concept of ‘Law’ in relation to other disciplines.
• The Centre has an aim of building practical approach among the students and to develop interdisciplinary research skills through various proposed activities.

Best Practice 2. Vitalising knowledge of stakeholders by conducting need-based academic activities

• To widen the scope of learning and foster research aptitude of students; the college has organized state, national and international-level academic activities.
• These academic activities cover following areas: Competition Law, International Commercial Arbitration, Intellectual Property Rights, Public Health Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Compliance, Law and Alternate Sexualities, Court Procedures and Professional Drafting, Forensic Science, Mediation Law, Interdisciplinary Research Methods, Corporate Readiness.
• College has also taken care of developing positive attitude among students through Personality Development and developing effective communication skills required in contemporary era

Best Practice 1. Social Welfare Activities During Pandemic

• In an attempt to give back to the society and to sensitize students to the stark realities of life, College has willingly contributed and facilitated payments of approximately Rs. 4,50,000/- during Pandemic by way of exemption in fees of students.
• COVID insurance & Group personal accident policies for staff
• Fee waiver whose parents had lost their lives due to Covid.
• Student volunteers as COVID WARRIORS
• Infrastructure provided as Isolation Centres
• Distribution of food packets
• Equipment donated to the hospital
• Salary contribution facility of advance salary
• Financial assistance to NGOs

Best Practice 2: Legal Aid and Online Consultancy

• During the Pandemic situation, we have shifted to a virtual platform to provide legal aid and counseling to needy people.
• The Family Counseling centre has collaborated with PULA, a social media platform to provide free counseling to women and successfully provided counseling sessions to 39 people and resolved their disputes amicably through Zoom.
• Legal Aid Cell of our college also shifted to an online platform to provide online help by arranging some online lectures and by collaborating with Sanjivani NGO to create awareness about cancer.
• An online legal aid camp was organized at Shivaji Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School Dehne, Khed

The best practices of Shankarrao Chavan Law College (SCLC), focusing on the Centre for Academic Research, Publication, and E-content in Law (CARPEL) and an international collaboration with the University of Colombo's Faculty of Law.

Best Practice 1 : CARPEL's Objectives and Activities:

• CARPEL aims to foster research skills among students, faculty, and the community, enhance law research, and establish partnerships with governments and institutions.
• Research Wing focuses on training, research projects, workshops, international collaborations, and facilitating research in rural areas.
• Research Wing focuses on training, research projects, workshops, international collaborations, and facilitating research in rural areas.
• E-Content Development Wing digitizes research, creates electronic content, and develops a repository for easy access.
• Achievements include international conferences on ‘Legal Dimensions of Human Rights in the Technological Realm’ in Collaboration of University of Colombo, published research, and collaboration with global institutions, without any major constraints due to adequate funding and infrastructure.
• Two of our Research projects were selected in Avishkar Research Project Competition 2020 organized by Savitribai Phule Pune University.
• Two of our students participated in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Essay Writing Competition and Essays got published in their Essay Compendium.
• Two of our Teams were participated in ConQuest 4.0: India’s Premiere National Quiz on the Indian Constitution, History and Politics and Secured Rank in Top 10.
• Publication Wing has successfully launched two law journals. One SCLC Law Review, which is an annual double-blind peer reviewed international journal publishes research paper from the Academicians, Professionals and Research Scholars with Editorial Board of International National Editorial Members, under the flagship of MMM’s SCLC CARPEL.
• This year we received more than 25 Papers from all over India out of which 10 got selected for final publication. Second SCLC Journal of Contemporary Issues (Student Edition), which is an annual double-blind peer reviewed national journal publishes research paper from law students with Student Editorial Board, under the flagship of MMM’s SCLC CARPEL. This year we received more than 50 Papers from all over India out of which 28 got selected for final publication.
• This year we published “MMM’s SCLC Compilation for Intellectual Property Rights – I” in 2 Parts to develop subject specific e-study material

Best Practice 2. International Collaboration with the University of Colombo

• The collaboration focuses on research, student and faculty exchanges, joint publications, and conducting international conferences.
• The first event, an international conference on "Legal Dimensions of Human Rights in the Technological Realm," brought together participants from around the world to discuss the intersection of technology and human rights.
• The collaboration aims to further enhance legal education and research, contributing to global legal efforts like the UN's "Magna Carta for the Digital Age."
• The partnership is part of MMM's broader mission to provide quality legal education and expose students to diverse, international perspectives.

Both initiatives highlight the institution's commitment to advancing legal education, research, and international cooperation.

Best Practice 1 : Centre for Advanced Legal Research and Training (Established: 2016)

Purpose

• Bridge gap between theory and practice in legal education
• Offer certificate courses to enhance advocacy skills

Objectives

• Practical training to help lawyers succeed in the profession
• Develop skills such as research, oratory, communication, body language, etc.

Utility

• Interdisciplinary studies to enhance career opportunities
• Collaborations with NGOs, law firms, and advocates
• Practical exposure through internships
• Guest lectures from eminent judges and lawyers
• Nominal fees for modules, scholarships for deserving students

Successes

• 2018-19 Participation in Certificate Courses and Activities Conducted by Center:
• o 23 students Personality Development & Soft Skills
• o 31 students in Legal Research Methodology
• o 17 students in Litigation Procedure
• o 13 students in Judicial Examination
• o 42 students in Crime Investigation & Trial
• Internship opportunities

Successful workshops conducted during breaks & holidays

Best Practice 2: Constitution of Family Counseling Centre (Established: 2013-14)

Purpose

• Established to discharge social responsibility by offering free counseling under the guidance of Mr. V.V. Shahapurkar, Retired Principal Judge, Family Court, Pune in the year 2013-14.
• Strengthen the family institution in society.

Objectives

• Protect and strengthen the family unit
• Provide expert counseling at no cost
• Sensitize people about marital and family issues

Utility

• Trained law students assist in counseling and family court procedures
• Panel of experts: judges, advocates, doctors, psychiatrists
• Free counseling and support
• Workshops on pre-marriage, post-marriage counseling, health, sex education
• Recognized as official mediator by the Bombay High Court

Successes

• 2018-19 Impact: Counseling provided to 45 couples
• Ongoing activities for student sensitization on gender and family issues

Recognized as official mediator by Bombay High Court