To make the students understand the types of roles they are expected to play in the society as practitioners of the civil engineering profession. To develop some ideas of the legal and practical aspects of their profession. To familiarize the students to what constitutes professional practice, Introduction of various stakeholders and their respective roles, understanding fundamental ethics governing the profession.To give a good insight into contracts and contracts management in civil engineering, dispute resolution mechanisms; laws governing engagement of labor. To give an understanding of Intellectual Property Rights, Patents.