A structured, mentor-led Law Optional Foundation program by ForumIAS Academy designed to build conceptual clarity, exam-oriented answer writing, and command over Paper I & Paper II.
Comprehensive classes to cover core concepts of Law Optional Paper I & II.
Class notes along with references to additional credible study material.
Sectional and full-length tests for regular assessment and consolidation.
Coverage of landmark judgments, policy initiatives, and relevant legal updates.
Regular answer writing through 35 mini tests comprising 7 questions each.
Individualized guidance and mentoring support with faculty.
“Welcome to the vibrant world of Law.” The Law Foundation Program at ForumIAS offers a dynamic and structured approach to mastering the lively and stimulating field of Law, in tune with the rigorous demands of the UPSC CSE syllabus.
Led by experienced faculty members who are experts in Law and well-versed with the intricacies of the UPSC CSE exam pattern, classroom sessions are carefully curated to cover all aspects of the Law syllabus.
Regular assessment plays a crucial role for UPSC CSE Law Optional aspirants. ForumIAS integrates a layered test and evaluation approach for conceptual mastery and exam readiness.
Handouts in a LAW class for UPSC CSE preparation provide concise and comprehensive summaries of key concepts, theories, provisions and thinkers relevant to the exam.
Helping students develop comprehensive study plans covering all Law topics, prioritizing as per UPSC pattern and trends.
Summarize important legal principles, landmark cases, constitutional provisions and doctrines in exam-oriented format.
Provide important materials and case laws on Previous Years’ Questions, PYQs.
Providing illustrations and explanation of important case facts along with majority and minority judgments.
Supplement Bare Acts with explanations for better clarity and application.
Notes provided in explanatory and answer-oriented format.
He is an experienced professional in the legal field with Masters in Law, LL.M, from National Law School of India University, Bangalore. He has been mentoring and teaching civil services aspirants for 10 years, with a proven track record of guiding successful candidates. His teaching is based on an exam-oriented approach by simplifying legal concepts, connecting legal principles with current developments and case laws.
Regular and customized mentorship greatly benefits students preparing for UPSC CSE. The Law Foundation Program at ForumIAS provides guidance, support and personalized advice tailored to individual needs.
Comprehensive study plans covering Law topics, prioritization as per UPSC pattern and scheduling revision.
Regular feedback on mock tests and assessments with strategies and resources for improvement.
Motivational support to keep students focused and positive throughout their preparation.
| Course Variant | Online Only | Offline + Online |
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| Law Foundation 2027 Classes Only |
₹ 40,120/- Enroll Now | ₹ 44,480/- Enroll Now |
| Law Foundation 2027 Classes + Test Series |
₹ 47,200/- Enroll Now | ₹ 49,914/- Enroll Now |
In case of hybrid mode, fees will be INR 4,000/- over and above the fees for offline mode.
Law Optional comprises subjects divided under Paper I and Paper II, further divided into Section A and Section B. The Foundation Course has been designed to ensure conceptual clarity along with discussion on key judgments.
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| Timeline | Topic |
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| Class-1 | Constitution and Constitutionalism: Distinctive features + PIL, Article 32 |
| Class-2 | Basic Structure + Amendment of the Constitution + Relationship between FR, DPSP and FD |
| Class-3 | Article 31A, 31B, 31C + Eminent Domain, State/common/community property |
| Class-4 | Fundamental Rights - Article 12, 13 |
| Class-5 | Distribution of Legislative Powers between the Union and the States |
| Class-6 | Fundamental Rights - Article 14, 15 and 16 |
| Class-7 | Fundamental Rights - Article 19 |
| Class-8 | Fundamental Rights - Article 20, 21 and 22 |
| Class-9 | Fundamental Rights - Article 20, 21 and 22 |
| Class-10 | Fundamental Rights - Article 25-28 |
| Class-11 | Fundamental Rights - Article 29-30 |
| Class-12 | Legal Aid + Legal Services Authority |
| Class-13 | Constitutional Position of the President & Council of Ministers |
| Class-14 | Governor and his Powers + Article 356 |
| Class-15 | Other Emergency Provisions - Article 352 + 360 |
| Class-16 | Supreme Court and High Courts - Powers, Functions, Appointment & Transfer |
| Class-17 | Administrative Tribunals |
| Class-18 | Services under Union & States + UPSC and SPSC powers and functions |
| Class-19 | Election Commission - Power and functions |
| Class-20 | Legislative Powers, Privileges and Immunities |
| Class-21 | Administrative relationship among Union, State and Local Bodies |
| Class-22 | Local Bodies |
| Timeline | Topic |
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| Class-1 | Principle of Natural Justice |
| Class-2 | Principle of Natural Justice |
| Class-3 | Delegated legislation and its constitutionality |
| Class-4 | Delegated legislation and its constitutionality |
| Class-5 | Separation of Powers and Constitutional Governance |
| Class-6 | Judicial Review of Administrative Action |
| Class-7 | Judicial Review of Administrative Action |
| Class-8 | Ombudsman: Lokayukta, Lokpal etc. |
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| Class-1 | Nature and Definition of International Law - Part 1 |
| Class-2 | Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law |
| Class-3 | Sources of International Law - Part 1 |
| Class-4 | International Treaty - Part 1 |
| Class-5 | International Treaty - Part 2 |
| Class-6 | State Recognition |
| Class-7 | State Succession |
| Class-8 | Territorial jurisdiction of States |
| Class-9 | Individuals: Nationality, Statelessness |
| Class-10 | International Human Rights |
| Class-11 | Extradition and Asylum |
| Class-12 | Lawful Recourse to Force: Aggressions, Self-defence, Intervention |
| Class-13 | Law of the Sea - Part 1 |
| Class-14 | Law of the Sea - Part 2 |
| Class-15 | United Nations: Organs, powers, functions and reform - Part 1 |
| Class-16 | United Nations: Organs, powers, functions and reform - Part 2 |
| Class-17 | Peaceful settlement of disputes - different modes |
| Class-18 | Fundamental principles of International Humanitarian Law |
| Class-19 | Legality of the use of Nuclear Weapons |
| Class-20 | International Terrorism, State sponsored terrorism, Hijacking |
| Class-21 | International Criminal Court |
| Class-22 | New International Economic Order and Monetary Law - Part 1 |
| Class-23 | New International Economic Order and Monetary Law - Part 2 |
| Class-24 | Protection and Improvement of the Human Environment |
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| Class-1 | Concepts of Criminal Law - mens rea and actus reus, mens rea in statutory offences |
| Class-2 | Kinds of punishment and trends on abolition of capital punishment |
| Class-3 | Preparations and Criminal Attempt |
| Class-4 | General Exceptions - Part 1 |
| Class-5 | General Exceptions - Part 2 |
| Class-6 | Right of Private Defence |
| Class-7 | Joint and Constructive Liability |
| Class-8 | Offences against Public Tranquillity |
| Class-9 | Offences against Public Tranquillity |
| Class-10 | Abetment & Criminal Conspiracy |
| Class-11 | Offences Against State |
| Class-12 | Offences against Human Body - Part 1 |
| Class-13 | Offences against Human Body - Part 2 |
| Class-14 | Offences against Property |
| Class-15 | Offences against Women - Part 1 |
| Class-16 | Offences against Women - Part 2 |
| Class-17 | Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 |
| Class-18 | Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 |
| Class-19 | Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 |
| Class-20 | Plea Bargaining |
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| Class-1 | Nature and Definition of Torts |
| Class-2 | Liability Based upon Fault and Strict Liability + Absolute liability |
| Class-3 | Vicarious liability |
| Class-4 | Vicarious liability of State |
| Class-5 | General defences - Part 1 |
| Class-6 | General defences - Part 2 |
| Class-7 | Joint Tort Feasors |
| Class-8 | Remedies Available Under Torts |
| Class-9 | Negligence |
| Class-10 | Nuisance - Public and Private + Trespass |
| Class-11 | Defamation |
| Class-12 | False Imprisonment and Malicious Prosecution |
| Class-13 | Consumer Protection Act, 2019 |
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| Class-1 | Nature and formation of contract + E-contract |
| Class-2 | Postal Rule of Communication + E-contract |
| Class-3 | Factors Vitiating Free Consent |
| Class-4 | Void, voidable, illegal and unenforceable agreements - Part 1 |
| Class-5 | Void, voidable, illegal and unenforceable agreements - Part 2 |
| Class-6 | Performance and Discharge of Contracts - Part 1 |
| Class-7 | Performance and Discharge of Contracts - Part 2 |
| Class-8 | Breach of Contract and Consequences - Part 1 |
| Class-9 | Breach of Contract and Consequences - Part 2 |
| Class-10 | Quasi-Contract |
| Class-11 | Standard Form Contract |
| Class-12 | Contract of Indemnity, Guarantee and Insurance - Part 1 |
| Class-13 | Contract of Indemnity, Guarantee and Insurance - Part 2 |
| Class-14 | Contract of Agency |
| Class-15 | Sale of Goods and Hire Purchase - Part 1 |
| Class-16 | Sale of Goods and Hire Purchase - Part 2 |
| Class-17 | Formation and Dissolution of Partnership - Part 1 |
| Class-18 | Formation and Dissolution of Partnership - Part 2 |
| Class-19 | Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Part 1 |
| Class-20 | Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Part 2 |
| Class-21 | Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 - Part 1 |
| Class-22 | Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 - Part 1 |
| Class-23 | Mediation Act, 2023 |
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| Class-1 | Intellectual property rights - Concept, types/prospects - Part 1 |
| Class-2 | Intellectual property rights - Concept, types/prospects - Part 2 |
| Class-3 | Intellectual property rights - Concept, types/prospects - Part 3 |
| Class-4 | Information Technology Law including Cyber Laws - Part 1 |
| Class-5 | Information Technology Law including Cyber Laws - Part 2 |
| Class-6 | Competition Law - Concept, purpose/prospects - Part 1 |
| Class-7 | Competition Law - Concept, purpose/prospects - Part 2 |
| Class-8 | Major Statutes Concerning Environmental Law - Part 1 |
| Class-9 | Major Statutes Concerning Environmental Law - Part 2 |
| Class-10 | Right to Information Act - Part 1 |
| Class-11 | Right to Information Act - Part 2 |
| Class-12 | Trial by Media |