LexQuest’s Online Course on Cyber Law

In recent years, the use of computers and internet has risen and now, computers are an integral and indispensable part of any professional, commercial and industrial activity. The development of information technology continues to give rise to novel and complex legal problems related to the use of internet and computers. Cyber Law is the law regulating the cyber space and it is still in a nascent stage and continuously evolving every passing day. Even the most learned legal luminaries find it difficult to solve the legal problems posed by technology. The Online Certificate Course offered by LexQuest, intends to spread awareness among the general public about the cyber law and it is specifically beneficial to the lawyer community who face cases on a daily basis. The scope and ambit of the course is very vast and covers every aspect of the Cyber Law related issues, which involves the use of computer or internet. This program highlights Cyber Laws in the areas of Electronic Commerce, e-Governance, Intellectual Property, Data Security and Cyber Crimes.

 Duration of Course: 2 Months (25th December, 2015 to 25th February, 2015)

Exam dates: 26th-28th February, 2015. (You can choose any date as per your convenience.)

About the exam: The exam will consist of 50 questions, 2 marks each. For passing, you need to secure a minimum of 40%. No negative marking.

Certificates will be dispatched in the first week of March, 2015.

Who can pursue?

It is a general course which would be of immense value to persons who fall in the following categories:

• Students
• Lawyers
• Persons working in IT companies
• Software Professionals
• Company Executives

 Note: You can download the modules, which will be sent to you at regular intervals and you can study them at your own pace.

Syllabus: The Course shall be divided into 4 parts.

Module I – Introduction

This module covers basic concepts like what is Cyber law, Concepts of Internet and Cyber Space; Hardware/Software/Applications; Networking, Privacy; Data Security, Issues relating the Cyber jurisdiction, Types of E-contract, Digital Signature, Security and privacy issues with regard to e-contracts, E-governance, Issues related to Social Networking Sites.

Module II – Cyber Space

This Module covers concepts like Internet ownership, Standards & Role of ISPs, Data security and management, Encryption of data and digital signature, Internet telephony and VPNS, International Perspectives.

Module III – Cyber Crimes

This Module covers topics such as what are Cyber- crimes, Cyber criminals and their objectives, Distinction between cyber-crimes (non- conventional crime) and conventional crimes, Kinds of cyber-crime: cyber pornography, crimes related to IPR, cyber stalking, cyber terrorism, crimes relating to cyber destruction/alteration, mail spoofing, identity theft, financial frauds; Tools and Methods Used in Cybercrimes: Proxy Servers,  Phishing, Password Cracking, Keyloggers and Spywares, Virus and Worms, Trojan Horses and Backdoors, DoS Attacks; Cyber forensics; Governmental Regulations.

Module IV – IPR and Cyberspace

This Module has further been divided into 3 parts: Patent and its infringement, copyright and related issues, trademark and domain name issues.

Early Bird Registration: Rs. 2000/- (If you register on or before 10th December, 2014, you can avail an early bird discount! So, hurry up and register today!)

Fees for full course: Rs. 2500/-

For registration, click here.

After your registration, you will receive a mail from us entailing the payment details.

Deadline for Registration: 20th December, 2014.

For any queries, feel free to mail us at courses.lexquest@gmail.com.

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Work With For the Sake of Argument

Vacancies At For the Sake of Argument.

Vacancies:

I) Editors (3)

Duties Of Editors:

1) Act as liaisons between their colleges and FSA. 

2) Contribute atleast one article per month to FSA's blog (Which includes atleast one article about your college life). 

3) Help promote events of other colleges/organizations in your college and get events from your college promoted everywhere.!
4) Each Editor will be assigned a specific group of Campus Correspondents by the HR. Articles contributed by that group shall be the sole responsibility of the Editor.
5) Editors shall be also tasked with conducting interviews from time to time.


II) Project Manager/Content Editor/Creative Heads (2)

Duties of Project Managers:

1) Act as liaisons between their colleges and FSA. 

2) Contribute atleast one article per month to FSA's blog (Which includes atleast one article about your college life). 

3) Help promote events of other colleges/organizations in your college and get events from your college promoted everywhere.!
4) Project Managers would be put on specific time based tasks ranging from creating a database to updating details on the site.

Specific Requirements for Project Managers:

1) Knowledge of Editing Images. 
2) Preference given to candidates with working knowledge of blogger. (Not mandatory)
3) Preference given to candidates with knowledge of social media marketing.

All Candidates would be initially selected for a probationary period of 1 month following which they shall be finalized only on successful performance during the said 1 month period. 

Why should you apply?

1) The most important reason is because of experience and opportunity. Opportunity lacks rarely and you should open the door now before its two late. 
2) Get a chance to get your writing published. Or if you want to increase your writing skills we shall be more then glad to help.
3) Get discounts/perks on courses/events organized by all sister concerns/related organizations of FSA.
4) Working with us would be a perfect first step if you want to venture out on your own later. 
5) Understand the ever shifting dynamics of teamwork and communication in a internet era. 


Who Can Apply?

Any bonafide student of any 3 year or 5 year law degree in India (or anywhere in this planet.)

Interested Candidates are requested to send their CV with a Statement of Purpose to kinnorighosh@gmail.com.

For further details contact HERE

For queries and clarifications mail us at fsa712@gmail.com

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National seminar on “The Critical Role of the civil society organisations in Combating Trafficking in Human Beings”

When: 10th January, 2015

Where: Indian Law Institute, New Delhi *

*Venue may change subject to availability.

Organiser: Kat Katha in collaboration with Knowledge Steez and American Center for Learning

Who Can Apply: Law Students, Academicians, Lawyers and those associated with NGOs are eligible to apply. Students and Academicians from social sciences, managements and from other disciplines are also eligible.

Publication: Best 25 Papers will be published in ISBN Book and other 25 Selected Papers will be published in International/National Journal with ISSN. Two Best Paper Cash Prize also.

 

Sub-themes 

• Immigration Remedies for Trafficking Victims
• Human trafficking
• Exploitation of children
• Human rights violations associated with human trafficking
• Victims of trafficking
• Bride Trafficking
• Role of non-governmental organizations in preventing trafficking
• rehabilitation of victims- economic and social security to victims
• legal frame work against human trafficking
• Prostitution: A Reason for Human Trafficking
• Organ trade and Human Trafficking.
• Role of Government, Courts & NGOs in rescue, care, support, protection, prevention and rehabilitation of victim
• Any other theme related to human trafficking

Submission Guidelines

• Word Limit of the Full Paper: 3000-4000 words inclusive of footnotes.
• It must be typed using MS Word in Times New Roman Font Size 12 on A4 size paper with a margin of 1” on all sides and 1.5 line spacing. Any Uniform Method of Citation must be adhered to.
• Submit soft copy at the email id: seminar.katkathaa@gmail.com

Registration

Early Bird Registration Fee (Before December 20, 2014)

• Students : INR 600/-
• Research Scholars : INR 800/-
• Faculty Members: INR 1000/-
• Professional/NGO,s and Others : INR 1500/-
• Non-presenters but attendees : INR 500/-
• Presentation in absentia : INR 1200/-

Registration Fee (After December 20, 2014 / On Spot)

• Students : INR 800/-
• Research Scholars : INR 1000/-
• Faculty Members: INR 1200/-
• Professional/NGO,s and Others : INR 2,000/-
• Non-presenters but attendees : INR 500/-
• Presentation in absentia : INR 1500/-

Mode of Payment

DD In favor of: KAT KATHA payable at New Delhi

For NEFT Bank details:

Name of Account Holder : KAT  KATHA

Name of the bank : Punjab National Bank

Branch: DDA Shopping Center, Ghazipur, Delhi-96

IFSC code: PUNB0483800

Account no: 4838000100043812

Note:

• Certificates will be awarded to all people including Non-presenters but attendees.
• Co-Author have to register separately (Maximum two co-authors allowed)

Important Dates

• Full Paper Submission : December 15, 2014
• Acceptance of Full Paper: December 20, 2014
• Seminar: January 10, 2015

Contact

Email: seminar.katkathaa@gmail.com

• Convener  : Geetanjali Babbar – 09015137370
• Co-convener: Narendra Pandey – 09015137370

For General Queries Contact:

• Aditya Mishra: 08255090897
• Tejaswini Ranjan: tej049@gmail.com / Phone Number: 07870428816

For more visit : Brochure 

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"HUMAN RIGHTS: INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE IN 21ST CENTURY" on 7th February, 2015.

Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights (CASIHR),  Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab is organizing one day National Seminar on "HUMAN RIGHTS: INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE IN 21ST CENTURY" on 7th February, 2015.
 The organizing committee invites papers from the academicians, practitioners, researchers, scholars and students to come forward for paper presentation and discussion during the seminar. 

  Last date of submission
      1. Abstract:  17th November 2014
      2. Full length paper:  10th January 2015
 For detailed information check brochure.
For any queries, mail to casihr@rgnul.ac.in

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