Academic Calendar & Term Roadmap
Annual academic timeline, semester instructional days, clinical courtroom sessions, and examination schedules aligned with TNDALU & BCI norms.
Curricular Schedule Aligned with TNDALU Directives
The academic schedule of Annai College of Law operates strictly in accordance with the regulatory calendar promulgated by The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU), Chennai and the Bar Council of India (BCI).
The academic year is organized into two rigorous semesters (Odd and Even), structured with comprehensive lecture modules, clinical advocacy drafting, intra-college mooting cycles, legal aid outreach camps, and mandatory term-end judicial internships.
Odd Semester Schedule (July – December)
Academic Term Reopening & Orientation
- Commencement of regular lecture classes for 5-Year B.A.LL.B. and 3-Year LL.B.
- Orientation programme on university regulations
- library databases & moot courts
- Allotment of academic advisors and student mentors
Clinical Legal Training & Continuous Assessment I
- Commencement of clinical legal aid training and moot court problem distributions
- Conduct of Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA Test – I)
- Faculty research colloquium and guest judicial guest lecture series
Continuous Assessment II & National Moot Week
- Conduct of Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA Test – II)
- Annual Intra-College Moot Court Competition and client counseling simulations
- Last date for submission of internal course assignment records
Model Exams & TNDALU University Examinations
- Conduct of Model Courtroom Practical Examination & Practical Record Evaluation
- Commencement of TNDALU End-Semester Theory Examinations
- Winter Judicial Chamber Attachment & Trial Court Internship Break
Even Semester Schedule (January – June)
Even Semester Resumption & Clinical Outreach
- Commencement of even semester classroom instructional sessions
- Submission of Winter Court Internship diaries & advocate verification certificates
- National Constitution Law seminar & student research paper presentations
Continuous Assessment & Village Legal Aid Camp
- Conduct of Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA Test – I)
- Organizing rural legal literacy awareness camps in Thanjavur delta villages
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) simulation and mediation workshops
Sports & Cultural Fest, CIA-II & Practical Records
- Annual College Sports Meet
- Cultural Celebrations
- and Law Day festivities
- Conduct of Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA Test – II)
- Verification and submission of BCI Clinical Paper practical records
University Examinations & Summer Internship
- TNDALU Annual & Even Semester Theory and Practical Examinations
- Publication of provisional university examination results
- Summer Judicial Internship with High Court Advocates
- Law Firms & NGOs
Statutory Observance Days
Institutional ceremonies, rights awareness drives, and judicial symposiums observed annually.
National Legal Services Day
Commemorating the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act with free legal aid drives, rights awareness rallies, and community literacy camps.
National Constitution Day
Honoring the adoption of the Constitution of India with institutional Preamble reading ceremonies, constitutional law symposia, and debate contests.
International Human Rights Day
Marking the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with specialized panel lectures, civil liberties workshops, and student research presentations.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
Celebrating the Chief Architect of the Constitution with memorial judicial lectures and awards for academic and advocacy excellence.
Academic Attendance & Evaluation Regulations
90 Instructional Days Rule
Strict adherence to TNDALU and Bar Council of India norms requiring a mandatory minimum of 90 actual instructional days per semester.
70% Minimum Attendance Mandate
Students must maintain at least 70% attendance in lectures and practical clinical hours to be eligible for TNDALU semester examinations.
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Internal marks computed based on two written periodic tests, seminar presentations, classroom moot arguments, and assignments.
Mandatory Court Internships
BCI-mandated internships with trial court advocates, legal aid cells, corporate legal departments, or judicial chambers during term breaks.