Online Certificate Course on Competition Law, Digital Markets & Artificial Intelligence at NLU Delhi (4 Weeks, 22 Aug - 13 Sep 2026, Fee Rs 3,999-5,999)
FairSquare - Society for Competition Law & Market Studies, National Law University Delhi.About the Course
National Law University Delhi, through FairSquare, its Society for Competition Law & Market Studies, presents an Online Certificate Course on Competition Law, Digital Markets & Artificial Intelligence. It is an advanced executive education programme examining the intersection of competition law, digital market regulation, and artificial intelligence governance, delivered by leading faculty and industry experts.
Duration and Mode
The programme is a 4-week course with 30+ lecture hours. Live online sessions run from 22 August to 12 September 2026, followed by an optional in-person Panel Discussion and Immersion Event in Delhi on 13 September 2026, with a networking session alongside the course instructors and fellow participants.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the role of platforms, algorithms, and AI in competition law and digital markets.
- Learn the fundamental aspects of competition law, particularly in relation to digital market regulation and AI governance.
- Explore key global regulatory developments, including the EU AI Act and the Digital Markets Act.
- Gain practical insights through case studies, enforcement trends, and expert-led sessions.
Course Structure
- Module 1: Foundations of Competition Law and Economics in the backdrop of the AI ecosystem.
- Module 2: Anti-Competitive Agreements and Cartel Enforcement in AI-driven markets.
- Module 3: Abuse of Dominance and Digital Platforms, Big Data and AI.
- Module 4: Competition Compliance and Investigations in the digital world.
- Module 5: Merger Control and Competition Compliance including data and AI consolidation.
- Module 6: Competition Law in Digital Markets.
- Module 7: Artificial Intelligence, algorithmic collusion and Competition Law.
- Each module is paired with an interactive case study and discussion session.
Who Should Apply
- Students
- Researchers and public policy professionals
- Legal practitioners, regulatory and government officials
Fees and Registration
The fee is Rs. 3,999 for students and Rs. 5,999 for professionals. The optional in-person immersion and networking event carries a nominal cost, to be announced. Registration is through the official Google Form linked below; the Society emails the official payment link to complete registration after the form is submitted. No separate last date to apply is printed in the prospectus, so applicants should register before the course commences on 22 August 2026.
Faculty and Patrons
The programme is guided by Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai, Vice-Chancellor, and Prof. (Dr.) Risham Garg, Registrar, NLU Delhi, with patrons including Shri Dhanendra Kumar (First Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India), Dr. Geeta Gouri and Dr. Sangeeta Verma (former Members, CCI). The Board of Advisors includes Mr. Rahul Rai (Axiom5 Law Chambers), Mr. Toshit Shandilya (AZB & Partners), Ms. Aparna Mehra (Trilegal), and Dr. Abha Yadav (Course Director and Head, FairSquare).