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 Legal education in India is conducted by three important agencies-the Government, the Bar Councils and the Universities.
LLB is a professional course and most universities give practical legal training while teaching the legal theory. These courses are basically designed to give students the knowledge of the subject. The course also include seminars, tutorial work and practical training programmes.
For LLB Minimum Qualifications: Graduate in any discipline with 50% marks. This course is also available for 10+2 students as five year integrated law programme.
The following is the list of some important law universities / colleges in India.
1 NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY
2 THE W.B. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF JURIDICAL SCIENCES
3 NALSAR, UNIVERSITY OF LAW, HYDERABAD
4 NATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY
5 NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY
6 ILS LAW COLLEGE
7 SYMBIOSIS SOCIETY'S LAW COLLEGE
8 UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
9 AMITY LAW SCHOOL
1. NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY
P.O. Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 073
Tel:(00-91) 80 3211303/ 3160/1065 Fax No. (00-91) 80 3217858
E-mail: registrar@nls.ac.in
Website: www.nls.ac.in
THE Karnataka Government established on August 29,1987 through a Gazette Notification, the National Law School of India University at Bangalore under the National Law School of India Act (Karnataka Act 22 of 1986). The Act ensures complete administrative and academic autonomy of the University and provides flexibility for innovation and experimentation in the pursuit of excellence in legal education. The Chief Justice of India is ex-officio Chancellor of the University and Chairman of its Governing Council.
Programmes:
 FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED B.A., LL.B. (HONS)
Eligibility: Passed the 10+2 or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks; age below 20 years. All admissions are based purely on merit, as assessed at the All India Admission Test. Session commences on 1st July.
Notified: November-December
LLM (Master of Laws)
Eligibility: 50% in BA/LLB Exam and Admission Test. All admissions are based purely on merit, as assessed at the All India Admission Test.
MPHIL (Master of Philisophy)
Eligibility: Pass in LLM with minimum 50% marks
JSD (Doctor in Jurisprudential Sciences)
Eligibility: Pass in LLM with 55% Marks
LLD (Doctor of Laws)
Eligibility: MPhil Or PhD of any recognised university or a full-time teacher with 10 Years experience
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy) (in Social Science Subjects)
Eligibility: Open to Social Science postgraduates in relevant discipline or MBL of NLSIU or ACS.
The Centre for Distance Education offers:
2-YEAR MASTER OF BUSINESS LAWS LLB,
Eligibility: MCom, MBA, CA. ICWA, ACS, CFA or any other graduate with 2 year experience in trade, commerce, industry is essential.
Any graduate can apply for:
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
2.THE W.B. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF JURIDICAL SCIENCES
''NUJS Bhavan'
12, LB Block, Sector III,
Salt Lake City,
Kolkata - 700 098
West Bengal, India
Gram : JURVARSITY
Phones: 91 33 2335 0500/0534/0765/7379
Fax 91 33 2335 7422
E-Mail : nujs@cal3.vsnl.net.in
NUJS is a University exclusively for legal studies and research established under an Act of the West Bengal Legislature (Act IX of 1999) in Kolkata. The Chief Justice of India is ex-officio Chancellor of the University and Chairman of its Governing Council, the highest authority in management.
Programmes:
INTEGRATED FIVE-YEAR BSc/BA, LLB (HONS.)
Intake: 80 students of whom 10 are reserved for SC/ST/disabled students and 10 for foreign/NRI students.
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 level or equivalent exam with 50 per cent marks and have not completed 20 years of age; good knowledge of English and computing. NUJS National Admission Test
2-YEAR LLM DEGREE
Eligibility: 50% marks in LLB
RESEARCH-BASED 1-YEAR MPHIL DEGREE:
Eligibility: 50% marks in LLM
PHD/LLB PROGRAMMES
Selection procedure:
The test for the BSc/BA/LLB (Hons.) will be of two parts. First part consists of objective type questions of the standard expected of Higher Secondary school students on
(a) General Knowledge and
(b) General English.
The second part consists of questions intended to test logical reasoning and aptitude for legal studies.
The test for admission to the LLM course will consist of short answer questions covering legal education, jurisprudence, human rights, constitutional law and current affairs, to be answered in English only
Selection to MPhil course is made on the basis on interview and research outline.
3 NALSAR, UNIVERSITY OF LAW, HYDERABAD
City Office; 3-4-76.1, Barkatpura, Hyderabad-500027
Tel: 91-40-7567955; Fax: 91-40-7567130
Campus: Justice City, Snameerpet, RR Dist-500014
Tel; 91-08418-45159/60; Fax: 91-08418-45161
From Hyderabad: 928-45159/60
E-mail: nalsar@hd2.dot.net.in
Website:www.nalsarpro.org and www.icadr.org or www.nalsarlawLiniv.com
NALSAR, University of Law, Hyderabad, is an institution of national eminence in the field of legal education and research. It is a residential University established under the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University Act, 1998, (Andhra Pradesh Act 34 of 1998). NALSAR is affiliated and approved by the Bar Council of India.
Programmes:
5-YEAR INTEGRATED BA, BL (HONS) DEGREE PROGRAMME
Eligibility: 10+2/equivalent with not less than 50% in the aggregate; below 20 years as on 1st July of year of applying. Admission is strictly on merit on the basis of an All India Entrance Test conducted usually in May
2-YEAR MASTER OF LAWS DEGREE PROGRAMME
1-YEAR PG DIPLOMA COURSE
IN PATENTS LAW, MEDIA LAWS, CY8ER LAWS, ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Notification: February
4. NATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY
PO Box No 369, Central TT Nagar, HO Bhopal-462003
Tel: (0755)234635, 696965 Fax: 661636
THE NLIU Bhopal is a residential Law University sponsored by the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Programme:
5-YEAR INTEGRATED BA, LLB (HONS)
Eligibility: 10+2/ equivalent with not less than 55% marks (45% for SC/ST or OBC categories). Admission is purely based on merit assessed through an All India Admission Test held by the Professional Examination Board usually in the month of May.
Notification: February
5. NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY
Administrative Block (JNV University New Campus)
Pali Road. Near Bhagat Ki Kothi, Jodhpur-Rajasttian-342001
Tel: 91-291-727883/747765
Fax: 91-291-726682
E-mail: nlu-jod@raj.ac.in
Website: nlujodhpur.ac.in
THE National Law University, established by National Law University Jodhpur, Act, 1999 (Act No. 22 of 1999), passed by the State of Rajasthan, is the fifth National University for Legal Education in the country following the institutions at Bangalore, Hyderabad, Bhopal and Calcutta. Programmes:
UNDERGRADUATE
In five years divided in ten semesters, students have to undergo a serious study and research on 65 courses to take BA, LLB (Hons); BSc LLB, (Hons) or BBA, LL.B. (Hons), as the case may be.
ADVANCED EDUCATION
The University shall design from time to time postgraduate and research programs based on felt social, economic, and professional needs. Postgraduate courses:
6-SEMESTER MANAGEMENT AND LAW COURSES (MBA / LLM)
4-SEMESTER CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE
4-SEMESTER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COURSE (BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN SCIENCE IS MANDATORY)
For all graduates
6-SEMESTER COURSES IN LAW AND MANAGEMENT (MBA MBL)
Distance Education:
Distance Education Department offers:
3YEARS' POST-GRADUATE LLM COURSE ON:
CRIMINOLOGY, CRIMINAL LAW AND FORENSIC SCIENCE.
A candidate having LLB degree shall be admitted LLM course on Criminology, Criminal Law and Forensic Science. Any other graduate shall be awarded Master degree (MA/MSc) after . successful completion of the three course.
6. ILS LAW COLLEGE
Pune 411004 Tel: 91 -20-356775, Fax: 91 -20-356665
E-mail: ils!aw@giaspn01 .vsnl.net.in
Website: www.ilslaw.edu
THE ILS Law College was established in 1924 and affiliated to the University of Bombay With the establishment of the University of Pune in 1949, the college was affiliated to it and today it is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Pune.
Programmes:
FIVE-YEAR LAW COURSE ( 240 seats)
Eligibility: l2th Std
Eligibility: Graduate of any faculty
Issue of prospectus: usually April.
BSL:
The University of Pune, has decided to award the degree of Bachelor of Socio-Legal Sciences after completion of the third year of the Five Year Law.
2-YEAR MASTERS DEGREE COURSE IN LABOUR LAWS AND LABOUR WELFARE I.E. MLL AND MIX
Any graduate can be admitted to this course. The Govt. of Maharashtra has recognised this course with effect from the commencement of the course in 1987.
1 -YEAR DTL OR DIPLOMA COURSE IN TAXATION LAW
Any graduate can be admitted to this course.
7. SYMBIOSIS SOCIETY'S LAW COLLEGE
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune-411004
Tel: 020-5655114/5671711
SYMBIOSIS Society's Law College is one of the premier law institutes in the country providing teaching and training in the field of law. It is affiliated to the University of Pune and recognised by the Bar Council of India.
Programmes:
5-YEAR LAW COURSE
Eligibility: Passed HSC (10+2) or equivalent exam with minimum 45% marks.
All India Entrance Test usually in May
PG diploma in legal administration programme PGDLA (AUTONOMOUS)
8 UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
Faculty of Law, Delhi-110007
The Faculty does not have LLB 5-year Course [as per notification in May 2001). It is however understood that a separate five year program in law is also being planned.
Programmes:
LLB - 3-YEARS COURSE
Eligibility: Graduate/Postgraduate degree with 50% marks Entrance Test usually in July
LLM - 2-YEAR COURSE
Eligibility: LLB degree with 50% marks. Entrance test usually in July
Last notification: May 2001
9. AMITY LAW SCHOOL
RBEF (Admission office), E-27, Defence Colony, New Delhi-
110024, Tel: 4621960, 4699700
Campus office
New Friends Colony,
Opp. Don Bosco School,
Near Escorts Heart Institute,
New Delhi.
website: www.amity.edu
THE Amity Law School (ALS), is an institution of the Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (RBEF) and the school has been granted affiliation by the Indraprastha University, Delhi for running a 5-year Integrated LLB (Hons.) Programme and the affiliation .has been approved by the Bar Council of India. The methods of teaching in the Law School include lecture discussions, case law analysis, moot court training and placement programmes.
5-YEAR INTEGRATED LLB (HONS) PROGRAMME
Eligibility: Passed with at least 50% marks in aggregate with English as compulsory subject in Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XU) of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi or equivalent
Intake: 80 students
The Entrance Test will be conducted by the Indraprastha University
POST GRADUATE
Post-Graduate Diploma programmes being offered are in various streams such as International Trade Laws and Labour and Commercial Laws as well as a Masters Programme in Law (LLM) in the field of Intellectual Property It received recognition from the- University of Queensland, Brisbane (Australia) for jointly running the LLM Programme with specialisation in Intellectual Property Law.
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