NALSAR UNIVERSITY OF LAW, HYDERABAD

Introduction : NALSAR University of Law was established under the Andhra Pradesh Act 34 of 1998 as a fully residential university engaged in teaching and promoting research in law and allied disciplines. The University campus is located on a sprawling 55-acre site abutting the Shameerpet Lake , about 28 kilometres from Hyderabad Airport whilst its City Centre is located in Barkatpura, Hyderabad . The main objectives of NALSAR are to evolve and impart comprehensive legal education at all levels to achieve excellence and to organise advanced studies and to promote research in all branches of law. NALSAR has been successful in imparting quality legal education as the batches passing out have received campus placements from the best Law Firms and corporates of the country.

Courses : B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years degree programme.
LL.M., Ph.D. and Post-Graduate Diploma Courses through NALSAR Proximate Education.

Admission Details : Common Law Admission Test is to be conducted on 17th May, 2009. Total number of seats in B.A.B.L. programme is 80 only. 30% seats are reserved for women. 20 seats are separately allotted to foreign students.

Contact : 3-4-761, Barkatpura, Hyderabad-500 027 Andhra Pradesh , India .
Phone: 040-27567955/58
Fax: 040-27567310
Website : http://www.nalsarlawuniv.ac.in
E-mail: nalsar@hd2.dot.net.in

National Law School of India University , Bangalore

Introduction: The Mecca of modern Indian legal education NLSIU, Bangalore is said to be "the Harvard of the East". Bar Council of India and the Government of Karnataka created this most elite law school of the country in 1987 with Professor N.R. Madhava Menon as its founder-director. NLSIU has many firsts to its credit. It is the single faculty university i.e. law university in the country introducing a 5 years integrated B.A. LL.B. course for the first time. It brought legal education at par with medicine and engineering where a student joins the course just after passing 12 th . NLSIU is ranked to be the No. 1 law school of the country year after year. The school has attracted many legal luminaries as its faculty and visiting faculty. NLSIU is simply the best law school in the matters of corporate placements and career prospects for its passouts.

Courses : B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years for 12 th passed/appeared students with 50% marks and below 20 years of age (22 years for SC/ST).
LL.M. and Ph.D. courses in Law alongwith many diploma courses.

Admission Details : There are 80 seats in total, 55 for general candidates, 18 for SC/ST and 7 for other categories. Common Law Admission Test is to be conducted on 17th May, 2009.

Contact : P.O. Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-560072, India
University Central Phone Line Numbers:
(080) 23160532/533/535
Fax: 080-23217858
Website : http://www.nls.ac.in
E-mail: registrar@nls.ac.in

Faculty of Law, Delhi University

Introduction : The Faculty of Law, University of Delhi has achieved the distinction of being a premier institution in the field of legal education not only in India but also in South-East Asia . The Faculty has the privilege of constant interaction with the Bench and the Bar, including the Supreme Court of India and being consulted by the Law Commission, Government of India and different Ministries on various important legal issues. The Faculty comprises some of the best legal academicians of the country and it has the unique distinction of having collaboration with some finest legal institutions of France , Germany and USA . Established in 1924, the Faculty has been pioneer in introducing 3 years LL.B. degree course as well as 'Case Law Method' of teaching in India as early as in 1966-67. Law Faculty is the largest law school of the country and its Library is also among the largest law libraries in the country.

Courses: 3 years LL.B. degree course for graduate students.
LL.M., M.C.L., Ph.D. and D.C.L. are other programmes for higher studies in Law.

Admission Details : Total intake of students for LL.B. course is 1500.
Three Law Centres of the Faculty, namely Campus Law Centre, Law Centre-I and Law Centre-II have 500, 600 and 400 seats respectively. Reservation to SC/ST/PH/WW categories are provided as per Central Government Rules. Common Entrance Test with all test centres in Delhi only, will be conducted on 22nd March, 2009.
Law Faculty attracts maximum number of law entrants from all over the country.

Contact : Chattra Marg, University Enclave, University of Delhi , Delhi-110 007
Phone: 011-27667483, 27667725 Ext. 1511
Phone (Dean): 011-27667483
Website : http://www.du.ac.in
show_department.html?department_id=Law
E-mail: dean_law@du.ac.in, lawfaculty@vsnl.net

National Law Institute University , Bhopal

Introduction: NLIU, Bhopal is a premier national level institution set up by the Government of Madhya Pradesh on the lines of National Law School , Bangalore . NLIU has very sound infrastructure, among the best in the country. It has a rich library subscribing online law library facilities and a rich computer lab making computers available online and offline to each and every student. The institute has an active placement cell. The institute claims to have 100% placements for its first batch of 25 students. NLIU has adequate hostel facilities for both men and women students.

Courses : B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years Integrated programme after 10+2, LL.M. and Ph.D.

Admission Details : Common Law Admission Test will be held on 17th May, 2009. There are 82 seats in total, out of which 41 seats are reserved for resident students of Madhya Pradesh.

Contact : Bhadbhada Road , Barkheri Kalan,
Bhopal-462 002, Madhya Pradesh
Phone: 0755-2696965, 5234635
Fax: 0755-2696965
Website : http://www.nliu.com
E-mail: nliu@sancharnet.in

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

Introduction : On being invited by the Government of West Bengal to establish a national level institution of excellence in higher learning in law in 1999, renowned academician and former founder director of NLSIU, Bangalore , Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon came out after retirement to set about establishing NUJS. Subsequently, the West Bengal Legislature adopted the West Bengal NUJS Act, 1999 to create the fourth National Law University after Bangalore , Hyderabad and Bhopal . Initially housed in the small quarters of forest department, the University shifted to its state of the art permanent campus at Salt Lake City in 2003. NUJS is equipped with well-developed library, computer section and a legal services clinic. NUJS students have excelled in Moot Court competitions not only in India but also at abroad including the USA.

Courses : B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years for 12 th passed/appearing students
B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years for 12 th passed students.
LL.M., M. Phil (one year) and Ph.D. courses also available.

Admission Details : Common Law Admission Test will be held on 17th May, 2009. Students must have secured at least 50% marks in 10+2 and they must be under 21 years of age. Total number of seats is 125.

Contact : NUJS Bhavan 12, LB-Block, Sector-III, Salt Lake City , Kolkata-700 098
Phone: 033-23357379/0765/0500/0534
Fax: 033-23357422
Website : http://www.nujs.edu
E-mail: nujs@cal3.vsnl.net.in

ILS Law College , Pune

ILS Law College , Pune was established in the year 1924 by the Indian Law Society, Pune which was founded by several legal luminaries based in Pune. Earlier the college was affiliated to the University of Bombay but after the establishment of the University of Pune in 1948, it became a constituent college of Pune University . ILS Law College has been the pioneer institution of modern and scientific legal education in the country. Alumni of the College includes three Chief Justices of India and a number of Chief Justices and Judges of the High Courts as well as Governors and jurists of national and international repute. An institution named Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) was founded in 1991 by the society to give an impetus to legal research and scholarship. ILS Law College, Pune is ranked as one of the best law colleges of the country since its inception.

Courses: LL.B. 3 years course for graduate students. B.L.S. LL.B. 5 years integrated course for 12 th passed candidates.

Admission Details: Admission to this prestigious institution is based upon merit i.e. marks in the qualifying examination. There is no entrance test. There are 240 seats in total in each of the graduate programmes. The admission process commences in the month of June and classes start in the last week of July.

Contact: Law College Road , Pune-411 004
Phone: 020-25656775, 25678678
Fax: 020-25658665
Website : http://www.ilslaw.edu
E-mail: ilslaw@vsnl.com

Government Law College , Mumbai

Introduction: Government Law College , Mumbai was established in the year 1855. In 1860 it was affiliated to Bombay University which was established two years later, i.e. in 1857. GLC, Mumbai is, therefore a historical institution in Indian history of legal education. GLC, Mumbai has produced a large number of great legal luminaries including a number of Chief Justices of the Supreme Court and the High Courts of India, Attorney and Solicitor-Generals of the country and leading lawyers and legal scholars. GLC conducts both 3 years and 5 years law degree programmes and it is ranked as one of the largest and best law colleges of the country.

Courses: LL.B. 3 years for graduates.
B.L.S. LL.B. (Bachelor of Legal Science and Bachelor of Law) 5 years integrated programme for 10+2 pass out students LL.M.

Admission Details: No entrance test is taken for admission. Admission is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying exam. The cut off marks vary every year. Sometimes admissions have closed as high as 75% to 80%.

Contact: 'A' Road, Opposite Churchgate Station, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India-400 020
Phone: 022-22041707
Fax: 022-22851315
E-mail: webmaster@glc.edu

Symbiosis Society's Law College , Pune

Introduction: Symbiosis Society was established in the year 1971, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in Pune, the educational and cultural capital of Maharashtra . Symbiosis Law College was established in 1977 and within a short span of time it has made its mark on the Indian legal Education. It became the first law college in Pune to start placements for its final year passout students. A newsmagazine ranked it to be among the five best law schools of the country for its high quality undergraduate legal education. Symbiosis Law College is a constituent institution of the Symbiosis International Educational Centre, Pune, a deemed university. It possesses a good infrastructure including a well-stocked library, IT centre, a Gymkhana and Health Centre.

Courses: 5 years B.A. LL.B./B.B.A. LL.B. for students who have passed 10+2 or equivalent with 50% marks or appearing in their 12 th exams.

Admission Details: All India Law Entrance Test is conducted in first-second week of May at various centres all over the country. The total number of seats are 240.

Contact: Senapati Bapat Road ,
Pune-411 004 India
Phone: 020-25655114, 25651495, 25660934
Fax: 020-25651711
Website : http://www.symlaw.ac.in
E-mail: symlawplacement@vsnl.net

National Law University , Jodhpur

Introduction : The National Law University, established by National Law University Jodhpur Act, 1999 (Act 22 of 1999), is the fifth National University for Legal Education in the country following the institutions at Bangalore, Hyderabad, Bhopal and Kolkata. NLU, Jodhpur is a bold experiment in legal education as it claims to be truly multi-disciplinary. The University, in due course shall develop twelve schools which include School of languages, Social Sciences, Science and Forensic Science and School of Management Studies among others. NLU, Jodhpur has been able to procure sound infrastructure with support from State of Rajasthan and it has launched legal education in combination with Humanities, Sciences and Business Administration.

Courses : B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years after 10+2
B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years after 10+2
B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years after 10+2
LL.M., M.B.L. Ph.D. and other courses are also offered.

Admission Details : Common Law Admission Test will be held on 17th May, 2009. Students must have secured atleast 50% marks in 10+2 & for P.G. Courses atleast 3 years Bachelor's Degree with 55% marks in aggregate.

Contact : NH-65, Nagaur Road , Mandore, Jodhpur-342 304 Rajasthan
Phone: 0291-5121594, 5121702, 2577530, 2577526
Fax: 0291-2577540
Website : http://www.nlujodhpur.ac.in
E-mail: nlu-jod@raj.nic.i n

Faculty of Law, Benaras Hindu University

Introduction : BHU is an internationally reputed temple of learning founded by the great nationalist leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in 1916 with the co-operation of great personalities like Dr. Annie Besant, who said it to be the University of India . The University Law School offers a 3 years LL.B. and a 2 years LL.M. courses. Legal Education at BHU Law School is renowned for its community oriented courses based upon socio-economic welfare, environment, poverty, population, consumers, religion, women, children, etc. Law Faculty, BHU is the first institute in India to start a specialist LL.M. course in Human Rights. The Law School has a very sound infrastructure, a rich faculty library with more than a thousand users and a Legal Aid and Services Clinic. 'Benaras Law Journal' published annually from the faculty is a reputed legal journal of the country.

Courses : LL.B. 3 years for graduate students.
LL.M. 2 years and Ph.D. in law.

Admission Details : An All India Entrance Test is conducted by the University in the month of June at various centres all over the country. Total Number of seats in the LL.B. course is 250.

Contact : Benaras Hindu University ,
Varanasi-221 005 Uttar Pradesh
Phone (Dean): 0542-2307630, 2369038
Phone (Office): 0542-2307631
Website : http://www.bhu.ac.in/law.htm

Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University

Introduction : Aligarh Muslim University is a Central University with a national and international reputation. The Aligarh Law Faculty is one of the oldest law schools of the country which is consistently ranked among the best law schools of India for its quality teaching and research. AMU Law School was in the first league of reputed law schools to start a 5 years B.A. LL.B. programme as per the recommendations of the Bar Council of India. The most striking feature of this elite law school is that it charges a very minimal fees without making any compromise with the quality of teaching. The vast infrastructure of this residential University ensures hostel accommodation to every man and woman student. The students have library, seminar and reading room facilities at their Faculty, Halls of Residence and at the Central Library of AMU as well, round the clock. This premier law school suffers from locational disadvantage of being located at a small township in Uttar Pradesh. Yet, AMU Law Faculty has been alma mater to distinguished judges, academicians and jurists of national and international repute.

Courses : B.A. LL.B. (H), 5 years integrated law course after 10+2.
LL.M. and Ph.D. courses offered for higher learning in law.

Admission Details : Total intake for B.A. LL.B. course is 100.
Admission to the course is based upon an All India Law Entrance Test conducted by the University.
Notification comes out in January-February. Entrance Test is normally held in the last week of April.

Contact : Aligarh Muslim University ,
Aligarh-202 002 Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 0571-2702457/2002940
Website : http://www.amu.ac.in/dept.law.htm

University Law College , Bangalore

Introduction: Bangalore University was established in 1964, originally as a nucleus of science centres of Mysore University . It grew in size and variety enormously after adopting the nature of affiliating University. The University commands a student strength of nearly three lakhs, making it one of the largest Universities of the country. University Law College is a premier institution of the University. Despite being close to NLSIU, Bangalore , ULC has its own glorious past and vibrant present capable to attract the best students from all over the State. ULC has produced a large number of legal luminaries in all spheres of legal profession. It has a sound infrastructure, rich library, renowned faculty and highly competitive environment. Nevertheless, ULC is always among the elite list of best law colleges in the country.

Courses: B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years for 10+2 passed out candidates.
LL.M. (2 years) and Ph.D. in Law.

Admission Details: Admission is done on merit basis i.e. on the basis of marks secured in qualifying examination. There is no entrance test. Cut-off for B.A. LL.B. course is generally very high, above 80% in the 12th examinations.

Contact: No. 1, Palace Road , Bangalore University , Bangalore-560 009
Phone: 080-2262137
Website : http:/www.bangaloreuniversity.net/faculties/ccb/law/law.htm

Amity Law School , Delhi

Introduction: Amity Law School is a premier institution of Ritnand Balved Education Foundation which is now well known for its elite institutions in professional and technical education. Amity Law School is a truly modern law school with sound infrastructure, a rich library and reading room and computer labs with internet facility and on-line legal research support. Debates, Moot Courts and Seminars on contemporary legal issues are regular features of the school. The school provides internships to the students as well as campus placements with law firms, top lawyers and corporates.

Courses: LL.B. (Integrated 5 years programme) for 10+2 passed students.

Admission Details: Amity Law School is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University , Delhi . Admission to the first year of the 5 year course is conducted by the GGSIU through a Common Entrance Test (CET). Notification is made in March and Test is conducted in May 2009. Total Number of seats is 160 only.

Contact: Amity Law School
F-1 Block Sector - 125 , Amity University Compus, Noida
Phone: 0120-4392681/89
Fax: 95120-4392681/82
Website : http://www.amity.edu/als /
E-mail: admissions@amity.edu

FACULTY OF LAW, MUMBAI UNIVERSITY

Introduction: The University of Mumbai (known earlier as University of Bombay ) is one of the oldest and premier Universities in India . It was established in 1857 consequent upon "Wood's Education Dispatch", and it is one amongst the first three Universities in India . The profile of this University carved out in 150 years of its functioning attests to its manifold achievements as the intellectual and moral powerhouse of the society. It is now granted a Five Star status by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). At national level, it has excelled in sports, cultural and out-reach activities. In the last five years it has seen 104% increase in under-graduate students, 112% increase in post-graduate students and 147% increase in distance - education students. There is 156% increase in the number of research papers published in International journals.

Courses: LL.B. (Five Years) degree course, for 10+2 passed out candidates.
L . L.M. (Two Years) and Ph.D. in Law.

Admission : The minimum qualification for making an application for admission to the LL.M. degree course is a Second Class LL.B. degree. Cut-off for LL.B. course is generally 50% not less than that in the Core Subject.

Contact: M G Road , Fort
Mumbai-400032
Phone No: 022 22656953, 22652819
Website : http://www.mu.ac.in/

D.E.S. LAW COLLEGE , PUNE

Introduction: Established in 2004, D.E.S. Law College has resplendently secured the 15th position amongst 25 Top Law Colleges in the country as per India Today Ranking, 2007-2008 and the 3rd best Law College in Maharashtra affiliated to Pune University . At D.E.S. Law College , we firmly believe that quality is never an accident but represents the wise choice of many alternatives. The mission statement of DESLC, ' Making Excellence a Prevailing Attitude ' , aptly sums up the attempt of the college in exerting for the holistic advancement of every student. The college acts as a catalyst for the continuous personal and professional growth of the student, so as to make him an intellectually alive and a morally and socially responsible citizen of the nation.

Courses: B.S.L. (Five Year Course), LL.B. (Five Year course).
LL.M. (Two Years)

Admission : Admission to the courses will be based on merit and interviews. All admissions are provisional and are subject to sanction of eligibility by University of Pune . Foreign students seeking admission to this college should contact the International Student Centre cell at the University of Pune for obtaining a letter of admission. Admissions to foreign students will be granted after producing a letter of admission issued by the University of Pune.

Contact: Gate No. 3, Fergusson College Campus
D.E.S. Law College
Pune- 411004
Phone: 20- 25650052
Website : www.deslawcollege.edu.
E-mail: deslc@deslawcollege.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF LAW, CHANDIGARH , PUNJAB UNIVERSTITY

Introduction: The Department of Law, was established in 1870 as Law School at Lahore (Now in Pakistan ). In 1909, it was made Law College under the Punjab University . After partition Law College was shifted to East Punjab . A good number of distinguished personalities have been the alumni of this department of the Punjab University . The list includes Chief Justices of India, Judges of the Supreme Court, Chief Justices of the various High Courts, Judges of the High Courts, Chief Ministers, Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State both at the Centre as well as the various States. Former Judges of the Supreme Court as well as the High Court such as Justice A.S. Anand, Justice Kuldeep Singh, Justice Ashok Bhan and many others have been members of the teaching faculty of this department. The department runs courses at LL.B., LL.M and Ph.D. level 3-year LL.B. course classes are held in two shifts in which effective classroom as well practical legal education is imparted to 360 students admitted in each year. The faculty of the department executively engaged in ensuring to impart best legal education to the students of the department both at Graduate and Post-Graduate levels.

Courses: LLB: A Three-year (6-semester) Course leading to the Degree of LL.B.

(LL.M.): 2-year course leading to Degree of LL.M.

Admission Details: Admission to LL.M. shall be on the basis of an entrance test. Total marks for determining merit would be 200. 50% of 200 (100 marks for the entrance test). 50% of 200 (100 marks for the qualifying exam.). A person who has passed one of the following examinations shall be eligible to join LL.M. Part I : (a) LL.B. Degree examination of this University; (b) LL.B. degree (3-years and or 5-years course) of another University recognized by the Syndicate for this purpose.

Eligibility for admission to LL.B. Course shall be on the basis of an entrance test. Total marks for determining merit would be 200. 50% of 200 (100 marks for the entrance test). 50% of 200 (100 marks for the qualifying exam).

A person who has passed one of the following examination shall be eligible to join LL.B. Course. Bachelor's Degree in any Faculty of Punjab University with at least 45% marks in the aggregate; or degree in any Faculty of another University recognized by the Punjab University and the Bar Council of India securing at least 45% marks in the aggregate.

Contact: Sector 14, Chandigarh
Punjab University Campus
Website : http://laws.puchd.ac.in
E-mail: lawlib@pu.ac.in

TAMIL NADU Dr. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

Introduction: The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu by an Act of State Legislature. It was inaugurated by His Excellency Thiru K.R. Narayanan, President of India on September 20, 1997. The University started functioning from 3-10-1997. The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University aims towards advancement of legal education and promotion of knowledge of law in general. The University will strive to improve the communal harmony and achieve the goal of egalitarian society through legal literacy programmes.

Courses: B.A., B.L. (Hons.) 5-year
3-Year B.L. Degree.

Admission: A candidate should have passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai and should have secured not less than 70% of the total marks in the aggregate of all the subjects. For degree course candidate should pass the Bachelor's Degree Course of any University recognized by The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University with not less than 45% of marks in aggregate.

Contact: The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
Chennai-600 028
Phone No: 044 -24610813
Website : http://www.tndalu.org
Email : alu@tndalu.org

FACULTY OF LAW, KOLKATA, UNIVERSITY OF KOLKATA

Introduction: In pursuance of that despatch, the University of Calcutta was founded on JANUARY 24, 1857. The University adopted in the first instance, the pattern of the University of London and gradually introduced modifications in its constitution. Instead of basking in the reflected glory of its early achievements, it is always surging ahead, breaking new grounds and setting high standards. This is amply testified by the conferring of the coveted 'Five Star' status by NAAC in 2001, followed by other recognitions from India and abroad. The latest achievement is its recognition as the 'Centre of Excellence' by the University Grants Commission. These are indeed fitting tributes to the ceaseless quest for excellence by the University of Calcutta.

Courses: B.A, LL.B. 5 Years
LL.M. 2 Years

Admission : For B.A, L.L.B., Higher Secondary or equivalent from a recognized Board/Council/ with minimum of 40% marks in aggregate. The candidate should clear the entrance test for L.L.M.

Contact : 87/1 College Street
Senate House
Kolkata-700 073 , West Bengal
Phone : 033 2241 0071
Email : www.caluniv.ac.in/
Website : admin@caluniv.ac.in

FACULTY OF LAW, HYDERABAD , OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

Introduction: Legal studies in Hyderabad dates back to 1888 with the opening of the law and judicial test classes. They were abolished in 1923 when the Law Department was constituted in Osmania University . There was further expansion when the LL.M. Course was instituted in 1942. The Faculty offers both regular and evening programmes.

The Faculty of Law, Osmania University has a glorious history of more than 100 years. The Law class was opened in the year 1899 to give instruction in law to students desirous of legal profession along with 'Judicial Test' classes for Judicial Officers. Thus teaching of Law started even before Osmania University came into existence in the year 1919.

Courses: LL.B. 3 Years
LL.M. 2 Years, Ph.D. Course 3 Years

Admission : A candidate for admission to LL.B. Semester Course has to qualify at the LL.B. Common Entrance Examination (LAWCET) for that academic year. The candidates will be admitted strictly in accordance with the merit secured at the entrance examination, keeping in view the Rules in force in respect of the statutory reservation of seats under various categories of candidates. A Master's degree in the concerned or an allied subject with a minimum of 55% marks (in case of SC & ST students it shall be 50%) in aggregate.

Contact: Osmania University
Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh-500007
Tel No : 40-27098048/27682364
E-mail: vcou@osmania.ac.in

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES, KOCHI

Introduction: The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) has been established to be a national level institute of excellence in higher learning of law in the State of Kerala by the Government of Kerala by virtue of the Act 27 of 2005. The curriculum, teaching methods and examination system shall be quite unlike in any conventional colleges in the country. The Bar Council of India has recommended 37 subjects (including 4 training courses) for the 5 years LL.B Course. However, the NUALS is offering 40 to 50 subjects with nearly one-third of them providing wide variety of options to the students. The students shall be required to write projects in each subject, they may also be asked to involve in extension activities like legal aid services, clinical projects like woman and law, media and the law, environment and the law etc. Placement for a period of at least one month every year may be resorted to by the University as an important component of the course. The students will be conferred with B.A, LL.B (Hons.) Degree at the end of 5 years.

Courses: B.A. LL.B (Hons.) 5 Years Degree Programme
L.L.M. 2 Years

Admission : No candidate shall be admitted for the First Semester of B.A., LL.B (Hons.) Degree unless he/she has passed the Plus Two Examination of the Government of Kerala or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by this university with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate and has secured not less than 50% marks in the entrance examination. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% of the minimum marks.

Contact: National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS)
Kaloor, Kochi ,
Kerala - 682 017
Phone No: 0484-2337363
Website ; www.nuals.ac.in
Email : vc@nuals.ac.in, registrar@nuals.ac.in

Faculty of Law, Jamia Milia University , New Delhi

Introduction: The Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia was established in 1989 making its modest appearance in the field of legal education by introducing a three-year LL.B. programme. Over the past one and a half decade, the Faculty has made significant progress in terms of restructuring of courses and syllabi, introducing new courses, experimenting with innovative techniques of imparting legal education and strengthening its clinical programme in order to give due emphasis to the expanding horizons of legal profession.

In its continuous endeavour in this regard, the Faculty has since introduced a five years integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Programme from the academic session 2002-2003 replacing the three years LL.B. Course, a two years (four semester) Post-graduate Programme (LL.M.) in three specialized streams of Personal Laws, Corporate Laws, and Criminal Laws, and a Ph.D. programme, both of them having commenced from the academic session 2000-2001.

Courses: B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), 5 years comprising
(10 Sems.)
LL.M. 2 years
Ph.D.

Admission Details: Intake 60 in LL.B. Course
20 in LL.M. Course.
Admission to the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) test shall be made on the basis of an All-India Entrance Test.

Contact: Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Nagar,
Jamia Millia Islamia University , New Delhi-25
Phone: 91(11)26314940
EPABX: 91(11)26981717 Ext. 3110
Website : www.jmi.nic.in

FACULTY OF LAW, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY , VISAKHAPATNAM

Introduction: It was established in 1926 in the uplands of Visakhapatnam with Kailasa Hill as the backdrop and Bay of Bengal in its front. The University is spread in a sprawling campus of 200 hectares dotted with more than 100 buildings. Presently the University is catering the Educational needs of five green districts namely Visakhapatnam , East Godavari, West Godavari , Vizianagaram and Srikakulam. There are 575 affiliated colleges spread across five districts under the territorial jurisdiction of Andhra University . The enrolment in Undergraduate courses is more than 76,000 and in PG Courses more than 20,000 students. The University is supported by about 860 teachers, 176 under regular and 41 back-log are advertised out of which 162 including 18 backlog are filled and more than 2500 non-teaching and technical staff.

Courses: LL.B 5 Years ( in Affiliated colleges only)
LL.M. (Law) 2 Years, Ph.D. (Full-Time) Two years

Admission: A candidate should have passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by, Faculty of Law, Visakhapatnam and should have secured not less than 70% of the total marks in the aggregate of all the subjects. For degree course candidate should pass the Bachelor's Degree Course of any University recognized by the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University with not less than 45% of marks in aggregate.

Contact : Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law,
Andhra University , Visakhapatnam - 530003
Andhra Pradesh , India
Tel No: 891-2844222
Website : http://www.andhrauniversity.info
E-mail: vicechancellor@andhrauniversity.info / registrar@andhrauniversity.info

Army Institute of Law, Mohali

Introduction: The Army Institute of Law (AIL) was established in July 1999 under the aegis of Army Welfare Education Society (AWES). AIL was inaugurated by Lt. Gen. H.B. Kala, PVSM, AVSM , SC , the then GOC-in-C HQ. Western Command on 15 July, 1999. It shifted to its permanent location at Sector-68, Mohali on 21 July, 2003. AIL Mohali was inaugurated by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, President of India on 01 Dec., 2003. The Institute is running 5-years degree course in law after 10+2, primarily for the wards of serving and ex-servicemen of Army. However 20 per cent seats are available for the civilians also. Out of this 15 per cent. are reserved for Punjab Residents and 5 per cent. for All India Civil Category.

Course: B.A. LL.B., 5 years degree course comprising 10 semesters.

Admission Details: Eligibility - Candidates with educational qualification of 10 + 2 exam or equivalent including students taking such exams in April/May of the year, and securing at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST) candidates are eligible. Candidate should not have completed the age of 21 years on 1st July of respective year.

Annual Intake:

Wards of Army Personnel                                   64
Punjab Residents Civil Category                         12
All-India Civil Category                                     04
Total                                                                80

Entrance Examination: Entrance Examination is conducted in the last week of April each year and applications are invited in the month of February/March. Details are contained in the prospectus available from AIL Office.

Contact: The Director
Army Institute of Law
Sector - 68, Mohali-160062
Punjab , INDIA
Phone: +91 172 5039279/80
Fax: +91 172 5039280,+91-172-5095336-38 (EPABX)
E-mail: info@armyinstituteoflaw.org

FACULTY OF LAW, KOCHI , UNIVERSITY OF COCHIN

Introduction: The School of Legal Studies is located on the campus of the Cochin University of Science and Technology. It is located about 15 kilometres north of Kochi city, the Queen of the Arabian Sea . The School was established in 1962 as the Department of Law of the Kerala University . With the creation of the Cochin University in 1971, the School became its integral part. The motto of the university is 'Tejasvinavadhithamastu', which conveys, 'May learning illumine us both, the teacher and the taught'.

Courses : LL.B. 5 Years Programme
LL.M. (Law) 2 Years, Ph.D. (Full-Time) 2 Years

Admission: For taking admission in L.L.B the candidate must have passed in Plus 2 Examination with 60% marks in Science/Commerce or 55% marks in Arts, Humanities and for LL.M. degree the candidate should have Bachelor's degree in Law with at least 45% marks.

Contact: Cochin University Of Science And Technology
Faculty of Law
Cochin University P O
Kochi -682022
Tel No: 484-2575465
Fax: +91-484-2575463
Website : http://sls.cusat.ac.in

BANGALORE UNIVERSITY FOR LEGAL STUDIES, BANGALORE

Introduction: It was previously known as the Bangalore Government Law College . Prof. Narayan Rao was the first Principal of the college. With the establishment of the Bangalore University in 1964, ULC was brought under the Faculty of Law of Bangalore University. ULC only offered a three-year post-graduate LL.B. program till 1986. In the year 1982, Prof. Dr. V.B Coutinho became the Principal of ULC. During his term, the college emphatically transformed into one of the first professional law colleges in the country by introducing the five-year integrated B.A., LL.B. program for the first time, in the academic year 1986-87

Courses: LL.B. 5 Years Degree Programme
Master of Law (LL.M.) 2 Years, Ph. D. in Law 2 Years

Admission : 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks Age limit: Below 20 years as on 1st July of the year of admission (SC/ST- 22) Selection: Through All- India Admission Test in May.

Contact: R.V. Road , Vijaya College Campus
Basavanagudi, Bangalore-560004
Tel No: 080-26561072
Website : http://www.nls.ac.in/

Hidaytullah National Law University , Raipur

Introduction : Sixth in the chain of seven National Law Schools in the country, the State of Chhattisgarh established under the Hidaytullah National University of Law Chhattisgarh Act, 2003, HNLU to emerge as a University of Law of great repute. HNLU aims to be Unus Unorum , the roman dictum which means, the first among equals. The University is a centre of excellence devoted to multi-disciplinary study and research relating to legal sciences. It has a respectable library and own computer centre. Faculty is drawn from all over India . Distinguished visiting faculty includes Judges, Senior lawyers and renowned law teachers. HNLU is a residential university. Students have opportunities to work in distinguished law offices or law firms for two months every year. HNLU, presently located in the building next to Raj Bhavan, has been allotted 70 acres of land in a village near Raipur . New Campus, situated near a strong water body is to be an architectural beauty combining the architectural design of the Parliament and the Supreme Court.

Courses : B.A. LL.B. and B. Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years integrated programmes.
LL.M. and Ph.D. courses in law.

Admission Details : The common case Admission Test will be conducted on 17th May, 2009. 50% seats are reserved for domicile students. The total number of seats are 90 only.

Contact : Hidaytullah National Law University ,
HNLU Bhawan, Civil Lines, Raipur 492001 Chhattisgarh.
Phone: 0771-4080114, 4080117, 4001592
Fax: 0771-4080118
Website : http://www.hnlu.ac.in
E-mail: registrar@hnlu.ac.in

Gujarat National Law University , Gandhinagar

Introduction : Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a statutory university established by the Government of Gujarat under the GNLU Act, 2003. The youngest National Law University commenced its first academic session in July, 2004. GNLU is established and inspired to join the top league of National Law Schools at Bangalore , Hyderabad , Kolkata, Bhopal , Jodhpur and Raipur . Presently, it is situated in the Old NIFT Campus at Gandhinagar. The new project of GNLU Campus shall have all the facilities of a modern university including a well-stocked and networked library and sound IT infrastructure.

Courses : B.A. LL.B. (H), B.Sc. LL.B. (H).
B.Com. LL.B. (H) 5 years integrated multi-disciplinary programmes.

Admission Details : There are 60 seats available in each stream i.e. 160 seats in total. Entrance Test will be conducted on 17th May, 2009 by Common Law Admission Test.

Contact : Gujarat National Law University
Old NIFT Campus, E-4, GIDC
Electronic Zone, Sector - 26
Gandhinagar-382028, Gujarat
Phone: 079-23243296/43308/43317
Fax: 079-23243317
Website : http: www.gnlu.ac.in

SCHOOL OF LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES,
GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY , DELHI

Introduction : The School of Law and Legal Studies (SLLS) was established at the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in Delhi in 2000. Initially offering only the five-year integrated B.A.LL.B. programme, it has recently started a masters programme as well. Situated at a little distance from Kashmere Gate, this campus is easily accessible from anywhere in New Delhi . The semester system is followed with each semester consisting of seven courses, for first eight semesters. The ninth semester works on lines of specialization, where out of eleven optional subjects, the students pick two along with two compulsory subjects and one research paper. In the last semester, the students complete internship programmes and submit projects on the work they have done.

Courses : LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years, 10 + 2 with 55% Marks.
LL.M. 2 years.

Admission: Combined Entrance Test and Group Discussion / Interview
Total Seats for LL.B. (Hons.) are 60
Total Seats for LL.M. are 30

Contact: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Kashmere Gate, Delhi-110006
Phone: 23869313, 23869314, 23869315, 23869316
Fax: 23865942
Website : http://ipu.edu
E-mail: mail@ipu.edu

Department of Law, Allahabad University , Allahabad

Introduction: The Law Department functioned in Muir College from 1872 onwards till the new building for Law Faculty of immense architectural beauty was constructed around 1910, adjacent to Senate House on the northern side by the donations provided by the Oudh Bar Association. However this building (now being used by Department of English Studies) did not possess suitable and sufficient accommodation for the fast expanding Law Library and for holding of tutorials in LL.B. Classes which was made compulsory by the Bar Council of India. The Law Department was shifted to the new building which was constructed by UGC grants in the Chatham Lines campus for which Hon'ble Mr. A.K. Sen, the then Law Minister of India, had laid the foundation stone in 1965. The transfer of Law Department to the new building was completed in early 1980s. Till 1955 when principle of rotation for the Dean among Professors was introduced, the Head of Law Department was also the Dean of the Law Faculty.

Courses: LL.B. - 5 years integrated course
LL.B. - 3 years
LL.M. - 2 years

Admission Details: Intake:
320 seats in LL.B. - 3 years
30 seats in LL.M. - 2 years
The admission is on the basis of All-India Entrance Test conducted in May-June every year.

Contact: Dean, Faculty of Law,
Allahabad University
Allahabad - 211002
Website: www.allduniv.edu

RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW, PATIALA

Introduction : RGNUL, Punjab was established at Patiala in the year 2006 by the State Legislature by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab , Act, 2006. The Act has incorporated a University of Law of the national stature in the State of Punjab . RGNUL has fulfilled a long cherished dream of having a Centre of Excellence in Legal Education in the prosperous State of Punjab . RGNUL, Patiala has opened a window of opportunity to the young legal aspirants beyond the State boundaries and at the national and international levels. RGNUL is a premier institution in the field of law, striving towards excellence in the field of professional legal education and research. The teaching methodology entails both intensive and extensive class room teaching and participative learning.

Courses: B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years integrated programme after 10+2, LL.M., Ph.D.

Admission Details: Admission to the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 5 years integrated course is made purely on the basis of merit assessed through an Common Law Admission Test to be held on 17th May, 2009. Students must have secured at least 50% marks and they must be under 21 years of age. Total number of seats are 80.

Contact: Mohindra Kothi, the Mall Road Patiala - 147001 ( Punjab )
Phone: 0175-2304188
Fax: 0175-2304189
Website : http:// www.rgnulpatiala.org
E-mail: info@rgnulpatiala.org

CHANAKYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY , PATNA

Introduction : CNLU is located in the ancient city of Patna , capital of Bihar , India . It was established under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006 (Bihar Act No. 24 of 2006) and included in section 2(f) of the U.G.C. Act, 1956. The University aims at providing quality legal education and promoting legal awareness in the community at large in order to realize some of the goals envisaged in our Constitution. Moreover, there was felt a need for creating a 'temple of learning' in Bihar, the seat of the ancient Nalanda University and building on the cultural ethos of Bihar. Chanakya National Law University aims at realizing these objectives. The University looks forward to raising national legal standards to international levels and will endeavour to further national interests by providing specialized teaching on latest trends in national and international law.

Courses : B.A., LL.B., 5 years integrated programme, LL.M., Post Graduate Diplomas in fields ranging from, Cyber Law & ADR to Intellectual Property Law.

Admission Details : Candidates need to pass the 10+2 level with at least 45% marks in aggregate. Those who are appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply. Candidates should also be below 21 years of age (SC/ST/girls/and physically challenged candidates need to be below 23 yeas of age).Total number of seats are 80.

Contact: Chanakya National Law University
Gandhi Maidan, Patna 800 001, Bihar
Phone: 0612 - 6450242
Fax: 0612 - 2205920
E-mail: chanakyalawuniv@gmail.com
Website: www.chanakyalawuniv.org, www.cnlu.ac.in

NEW LAW COLLEGE , BHARATI VIDYAPEETH UNIVERSITY , PUNE

Introduction : The New Law College of Bharati Vidyapeeth University is one of the earliest colleges of all the 12 colleges that come under the Bharati Vidaypeeth University . It is located in the historic city of Pune , India . With the Bharati Vidyapeeth University gaining a deemed University status in 1996 the New Law College also got affiliated to it. Until then it was affiliated to the University of Pune . Bharti Vidyapeeth's New College has a good library. Apart from storing a large number of valuable books and periodicals, it also stores all the Supreme Court decisions that came up between 1950 and 2002.

Courses : LL.B. 5 years, LL.B. 3 years, LL.M. 2 years LL.M. Bachelor degree in Law, LLB, 3 year Bachelor degree in Law, LLB, 2 year and other Diploma courses of 1year duration.

Admission Details: Admission to the LLB courses of the New Law College are done on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the Common Admission Test held in May. Total numbers of seats for 5 year LLB course are 160, 10+2 with more than 40% marks and for 3-year LLB course are 240, graduation with 40% marks or above. For LLM Course, Law graduate from a recognized University. For Doctoral programme, Master's degree in Law.

Contact : New Law College
Bharti Vidyapeeth University ,
Erandwane Campus, Paud Road , Pune 411 038.
Phone: 020-5444616
Website : http://law.bharatividyapeeth.edu
E-mail: Bharti@vsnl.com