Sociology for Law Students by Prof. T. K. Oommen and Dr. C. N. Venugopal is a comprehensive textbook designed to bridge the gap between law and sociology. Developed under the aegis of the Bar Council of India Trust and the National Law School of India University, this book introduces law students to the structure, processes, and complexities of Indian society. It emphasizes how legal systems are deeply embedded in and influenced by broader social frameworks. Divided into two parts—concepts, theory, and methodology; and Indian society’s structure, process, and change—the book explores key themes like caste, class, family, education, polity, law, deviance, and social change. With an interdisciplinary approach, it encourages law students to become socially conscious practitioners by understanding societal dynamics that shape legal institutions and justice. The book also sheds light on sociology’s relevance in interpreting laws and advocating development, especially in postcolonial India. By integrating sociological insights into legal education, the authors aim to create “social engineers” who can engage meaningfully with both statutory provisions and lived realities.
