Cleared for Takeoff: Mastering Aviation Law
A module-based certification programme introducing law students to the principles, regulations, and practice of aviation law — in India and internationally.
Description
Aviation is one of the most dynamic and heavily regulated sectors in modern commerce, and the demand for lawyers who understand its distinct legal framework is growing fast. This Certificate Course in Aviation Law is designed for LLB and LLM students who want to build specialised, industry-ready knowledge in this niche but high-growth area of practice.
Through a structured, module-based curriculum, the course covers the foundations of international and domestic aviation law — from the Chicago Convention and the Warsaw/Montreal liability regime, to the roles of ICAO and IATA, and India's regulatory ecosystem including the DGCA, AERA, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Students will study aircraft finance and leasing, airline liability and passenger rights, air cargo and safety regulation, environmental compliance, and the dispute resolution mechanisms unique to the sector.
Each module pairs conceptual grounding with real-world case studies and is followed by an assessment to reinforce learning. On successful completion, students receive a certification — a distinctive credential for careers in aviation law practice, airline legal departments, regulatory bodies, or international trade and commercial law.
What you'll learn
- International conventions governing air law (Chicago, Warsaw, Montreal)
- India's aviation regulatory framework (DGCA, AERA, Ministry of Civil Aviation)
- Aircraft finance, leasing, and registration
- Airline liability, passenger rights, and cargo regulation
- Aviation safety and environmental compliance
- Dispute resolution in aviation matters
Meet Your Instructors
Learn directly from practitioners who work at the intersection of law and aviation.
Capt. Prashant Dhalla
Former DGCA official with deep expertise in aviation laws and regulatory compliance, bringing a regulator's-eye view of how civil aviation requirements are made and enforced.
Adv. Shantanu Jain
Expert in Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Rights, and GST advisory for businesses and startups, with experience advising on the commercial and regulatory side of aviation matters.