Law Degree and Its Scope in Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India

Pursuing Law and obtaining a degree in this field opens a door of career opportunities to students in India. Students after completing graduation can prepare for the Indian Civil Services, State Legal Services, and Public Service Commission Entrance exams. A few notable lines of profession after completing Law are Teacher, Lecturer, Public Prosecutor, Lawyer, Advocate, Legal Advisor, and Judge etc.

There are several approved colleges/universities in the Indian state of Uttarakhand that offer undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), dual degree/integrated programme, diploma, doctoral (PhD), research/practice, and/or certification courses in Law to students who have completed their 10+2 education from any school.

Law programme is offered to students at undergraduate level which is a 3 Years Bachelor of Legislative Law (LL.B) or Bachelor of Law (B.L.) and the postgraduate level which is 1 or 2 Years Master of Legislative Law (LL.M) or Master of Law (M.L.). Additionally, some institutions provide dual/integrated degrees e.g., BA LL.B and BBA LL.B, etc., to students. Bachelors (B.L./LL.B) and Masters (M.L./LL.M) degree courses in Law are offered to students in various specialisations. The Bar Council of India (BCI) is the governing body of legal education in India.

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Moving on, let us take a look at some of the best colleges and universities for pursuing Law in Dehradun, Uttarakhand in India.

20 Best Colleges in Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India to Study Law

The following is an alphabetically sorted list which consist of twenty top ranking Law colleges of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Note: Due to the limitation of this article, our readers are advised to visit the respective institute’s website or physical office to know more about the admission, courses, staff, examinations, fees, facilities, placement, etc.

1. B.S.M. Law College, Roorkee

B.S.M. Law College was established in 1958 in today’s Roorkee district in the Indian State of Uttarakhand. The college is a part of B.S.M. Group of Colleges comprising BSM Engineering College, BSM Polytechnic College, BSM PG College, BSM B.Ed. College, and BSM Women B.Ed. College. All its constituent institutes are affiliated to HNB Garhwal Central University and Uttarakhand Technical University.

B.S.M. Law College, Roorkee offers Three Years LL.B and a One Year LL.M programmes to students.

2. Bishamber Sahai Group of Institutes, Roorkee

Bishamber Sahai Group of Institutes, also known as BSI Group, is situated in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The privately-owned institute was established in 2003 and currently offering around 30 courses across nine streams, including Management, Engineering, Law, Physical Education, Education etc.

The degrees offered at Bishamber Sahai Group of Institutes include B.Tech, B.Sc., BPEd, BCA, and BA. Besides being a robust teaching pedagogy, Bishamber Sahai Group of Institutes is also a leader in research and innovation.

BSI Group’s Department of Legal Studies offer three courses, which are LL.B (3 years programme after graduation), LL.M (1 year programme after LL.B) and BBA LL.B (5 years full-time programme) in various specialisations.

3. D.A.V. (P.G) College, Dehradun

D.A.V. (P.G) College is one of the oldest educational institutions that was set up in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The institute’s name D.A.V. (P.G) stands for Dayanand Anglo Vedic Post Graduate College and it was branched out in 1948 from D.A.V. School, Meerut (Uttar Pradesh). It is affiliated to HNB Garhwal Central University.

The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated and doctoral programmes to students through its five faculties viz. Arts, B.Ed, Commerce, Law and Science comprising 21 disciplines. It also offers various professional courses such as B.Sc. (IT), PGDJMC, M.A. Education, PGDTH and Mass Communication.

D.A.V. (P.G) College’s Faculty of Law currently offers courses to students for Three Years LL.B programme in different specialisations. There is no master’s and/or doctoral degree in law offered to students.

4. Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU)

Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU) was established in 2011 under the aegis of Graphic Era Education Society, Dehradun by an Act of Uttarakhand State. The university has set up three campuses in Dehradun, Bhimtal and Haldwani regions of Uttarakhand. The university offers a wide range of multi-disciplinary programmes ranging from engineering, applied and life sciences, management, commerce, law, hospitality to animation, fashion designing, humanities journalism and mass communication.

GEHU’s School of Law offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in BBA LL.B, BA LL.B and LL.M with specialisations in various fields of advocacy, judicial, legal services and legislation.

Additionally, students participate in various legal activities that include judicial proceedings, legal corporate trainings, moot courts, debates, Model United Nations etc.

5. Himgiri Zee University (HZU)

Himgiri Zee University (HZU) is a UGC recognised university in Dehradun. HZU (formerly Himgiri Nabh Vishwavidyalaya) was established by Taleem Research Foundation, Ahmedabad, which in turn was formed in partnership by the Essel Group of Industries and Zee Telefilms and a committee of several individual professionals.

The School of Legal Studies at HZU provide undergraduate and postgraduate level programmes in the field of law to students. The programmes offered are BA LL.B, LL.B, and LL.M. The integrated BA LL.B degree programme covers specialisation in Administrative Law, International Law, Labour Laws, Tax Laws, Corporate Laws, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Patent Law, etc.

6. ICFAI Law School (ILS), Dehradun

The ICFAI University is organised into four institutes, which are as ICFAI Law School (ILS), ICFAI Business School (IBS), ICFAI Tech School (ITS), and ICFAI Education School (IEDS). The University is recognised by UGC.

The ICFAI Law School (ILS), which previously was known as Faculty of Law, is approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi. The school provides comprehensive education and to enhance their skills in advocacy, lawyering, arbitrating, mediating, counselling and legislative drafting, etc.

The courses offered to students at different degree levels are BBA-LL.B (Hons.), BA-LL.B (Hons.), LL.B, LL.M and PhD. These degree programmes provide students with a wide array of specialisations, including Family Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, International Law, Corporate Law, etc.

7. IMBA

The International Maritime Business Academy (IMBA) was founded in India to provide world-class education in Commercial Shipping, Port and Logistics, International Trade, and Entrepreneurship. The institute is connected with Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University and has received approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC).

IMBA offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialised programmes in collaboration with various universities in India and abroad, including the University of Plymouth and Rushmore Business School. The institute offers three programmes, which are Maritime Logistics & Port Management, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, and International Trade & Maritime Law.

The International Trade & Maritime Law PGDM programme at IMBA provides students with an in-depth grasp of the law pertaining to contracts for the transport of goods, marine insurance, international trade, and the law of the sea.

8. IMS Unison University (IUU)

IMS Unison University (IUU), originally known as the Institute of Management Studies (IMS), is a constituent unit of the Unison Education Foundation founded in 1996. The University provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes through five member schools: the School of Management, the School of Law, the School of Hospitality Management, the School of Media and Communication Design, and the School of Liberal Arts.

 The School of Law at IUU offers three programmes, which are Five Year BA LL.B (Hons.), Five Year BBA LL.B (Hons.), and One Year LLM (full-time trimester).

The integrated BA LL.B (Hons.) degree programme include specialisations in Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Patent Law, Administrative Law, Tax Law, International Law and Labour Law, and other aspects of the law. The integrated BBA LL.B (Hons.) programme focuses on Corporate Law along with subjects like Principles of Management, Business Environment, Financial Accounting, Managerial Economics, and Management Accounting, etc. Lastly, the LLM programme offers specialisation in the areas of Constitutional and Administrative Law, Criminal and Security Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, International and Comparative Law, Family and Social Security Law, and Legal Pedagogy and Research.

9. Jagannath Viswa College

Jagannath Viswa College Dehradun (JVC), a part of the JVC Group of Institutions provides education in the fields of Law, Arts, Commerce, Science, Agriculture, B.Ed and ITI. The Institute was established under Shri Vishawa Vigyan Telgu Linguistic Minority Educational Society in 2012, for providing high-quality education in Dehradun.

The College is affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University and Shri Dev Suman Uttrakhand University. The institute is approved by the Bar Council Of India (BCI), the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and several more regulatory bodies of India.

JVC offers courses comprising 3 Years of LL.B, 5 Years integrated BA LL.B, and a 1 Year LL.M in different specialisations. The integrated course of law allows students to study Law and Humanities with allied subjects that include English, Political Science, Sociology and Economics. The LL.M course includes specialisation in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Corporate Law.

10. Jagran School of Law

Jagran School of Law (JSL) is a venture established in 2013 under the aegis of Shri Puran Chand Gupta Samrat Trust, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) and in memory of late Shri Puran Chandra Gupta, the founder of the institution and of Uttarakhand’s Dainik Jagran newspaper publishing firm. The school is affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) and recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

Jagran School of Law offers Three Years LL.B, integrated BA LL.B (5 Years), BBA LL.B (5 Years) and a One Year LL.M programme to students.

According to the mandates of the Bar Council of India, JSL has Civil Construction that includes classrooms, a library, a computer lab, a moot court, and other amenities.

11. Kumaun University, Nainital

Kumaun institution (KU), located in Uttarakhand’s Nainital district, is a residential-cum-affiliating institution founded in 1973 by an Act of the State Legislature. The Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) have both recognised and authorised the University, (UGC).

Kumaun University’s law department, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Law Institute is one of the premier institutes of excellence imparting legal education in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand. The department offers legal education at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels leading to the award of BA LL.B (Hons.), LL.M (in Constitutional Law and Corporate Law) and Ph.D degrees, respectively.

Students are trained to participate in moot court competitions, legal aid and social justice programmes, and internships at High Courts and the Supreme Court.

12. Libra College of Law Dehradun

Libra College of Law Dehradun was founded in 2006 and is accredited by the Bar Council of India (BCI) in New Delhi. The privately-owned college is affiliated to HNB Garhwal University. The law college offers three programmes to students, which are the integrated Five Years BA LL.B, Three Years LL.B and One Year LL.M in various specialisations.

Candidates for the BA LL.B degree study disciplines such as Economics, History, Political Science, and Sociology, as well as legal subjects such as Civil legal, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Tax Law, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Patent Law, and so on.

The institute conducts moot court sessions on a regular basis. The College also organises seminars and webinars on a regular basis for the scholars, and in which prominent lawyers, advocates, and judges are invited.

13. Motherhood University, Roorkee

Motherhood University (MHU) is a privately-owned institute situated in Roorkee, Uttarakhand and established under the Uttarakhand Govt. Act 5, 2015. The institute is recognised by UGC and BCI and approved by AICTE, NCTE and the Pharmacy Council of India.

The university offers a range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Research programmes in various disciplines. The programmes and courses are offered to students through the institute’s constituent faculties/departments.

The institute’s Faculty of Legal Studies offers various courses in Law to students, which are LL.B, BA LL.B, B.Com LL.B, BBA LL.B, LL.M, and Ph.D. in Law.

14. Quantum School of Law

Quantum School of Law is a constituent school of Quantum University, a privately-owned university situated in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Quantum University provides undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated programmes and PhD degree programmes in different fields through its constituent schools to students in India.

The Quantum School of Law, Dehradun offers integrated BBA LL.B (Hons.) and BA LL.B (Hons.) undergraduate programmes to students. The courses offered are in diverse fields like Civil Law, Corporate Law, Taxation Law, Labour Law, etc.

The institute currently does not offer a postgraduate programme in law to students.

15. School of Law, HNB Garhwal University

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), often known as HNB Garhwal University, is a residential and affiliated higher education institution. In 1973, the Uttar Pradesh State Government established the university as a State University. An Act of Parliament turned the university into a Central University in 2009. HNB Garhwal University has a pan-India appeal, attracting students from all over the country.

The School of Law, HNB Garhwal University has two campuses located in the Pauri and Tehri regions of Uttarakhand. The university’s Department of Law offers BA LL.B, Three Years LL.B, Two Years LL.M and PhD programmes in various specialisations to students.

16. Siddhartha Law College (SLC)

Siddhartha Law College (SLC), Dehradun is a constituent unit of Siddhartha Group of Institutions (SGI) having affiliations with the Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi, and Uttarakhand Technological University (UTU). SGI has a dedicated placement Cell to coordinate all placement-related activities.

The courses on Law offered to students at SLC are BBA LL.B, BA LL.B, LL.B and LL.M. Allied subjects offered under LL.M course are Business Economics, Principles & Practices of Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Financial Accounting, Organisational Behaviour, Corporate Planning & Project Management, Human Resource Management, Statistics, International Business, Business Environment.

17. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)

UPES was created in 2003 by the Uttarakhand State Legislature under the UPES Act, 2003. The University of Petroleum & Energy Studies Dehradun’s School of Law offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in law. The UPES School of Law is the first Indian university to collaborate with the UK-based The University of Law.

UPES School of Law offers various programmes like B.A., BBA, B.Com., M.A., LL.B, LL.M, Ph.D., as well as integrated programmes with Honours in LL.B, apart from a 3-year LL.B. programme. Also, students can choose from 10 specialisations: Constitution Law, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Taxation Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Energy and Environment Law, Banking and Insolvency Law, Investment and Trade Law, Disruptive Technologies Law, and Industrial Relations and Constitution Law.

The postgraduate LL.M degree allows students to choose from 6 different specialisations: International Business Law, Corporate and Securities Law, Cyber Law, Environment Law and Policy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Energy Law.

18. Uttarakhand Open University (UOU), Haldwani

Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) situated in the Haldwani district of Uttarakhand is a State open university established in 2005 and recognised by Distance Education Bureau (DEB), AIU and UGC. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma/PG diploma, research (PhD) and certification courses etc., to students in several areas of specialisation.

UOU’s School of Law offers a Diploma course in Diploma in Right to Information (DRTI) and two certificate courses i.e., Certificate in Right to Information (CRTI) and Certificate in Cyber Space and Data Protection (CCSDP), respectively.

19. Uttaranchal University (UU)

Uttaranchal University (UU) is a confederation of Schools, Faculties and Departments. These constituent units provide education to students in various fields, such as Engineering, Management, Law, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Applied & Life Sciences, Agriculture, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Computing Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication, Hotel & Hospitality Management, and Health Sciences. The university is recognised by UGC and accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC.

Uttaranchal University’s Law College Dehradun is the first law college that was established in the year 2002. The college offers a wide selection of courses, including BA LL.B (Hons.), BBA LL.B (Hons.), LL.B (Hons.), LL.M and Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programme in Law. The courses offered prepare students for judicial services, legal firms, courts, public sectors, corporate sectors, and NGOs.

The Law College Dehradun also provide students with common-law discussions, moot court training, debates, seminars, a robust competitive cell, and much more.

20. Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun

The Govt. of Uttarakhand founded the Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (previously Uttarakhand Technical University) in 2005 under the Uttarakhand Technical University Act, 2005. The university also serves as the state’s affiliating university for technical colleges.

Currently, the University offers undergraduate degree programmes in Law to students which include LL.B, BA LL.B, and BBA LL.B in different specialisations. There are no master’s and/or doctoral programmes offered in Law.

Conclusion

The law colleges of Dehradun mentioned above could be your best option if you’re seeking to pursue your bachelor’s and/or master’s degrees in the field of law in India.

As already stated in the beginning, studying law provides a plethora of career opportunities for an individual in the legal profession.

A Quick Look at Studying Law in Indian Schools/Universities

When it comes to studying Law in colleges and universities in India, students are usually offered a wide selection of programs in the undergraduate (UG), post-graduate (PG), and Doctoral (Ph.D.) levels. Also, there are varying criteria that are set by each Law School/University with regard to accepting admissions in their institutes.

Law or Legal Studies, as it is called, has a myriad of disciplines or departments. A few common ones include Constitutional Law, Business Law, Trade Law, Tax Law, International Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Rights Law, and so on.

Therefore, in order to pursue a career in Law in India, students are required to take up degree programs, for instance, the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.A. LL.B.) (Hons.) degree program is a five-year integrated Administrative Law bachelor’s degree program. Also, there is a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.B.A. LL.B.) (Hons.), which is a five-year integrated Administrative Law degree program. Similarly, for the master’s program, there is a Master of Legislative Law (LL.M).

Admission to Law Schools/Universities in India is generally done by various Law Entrance Exams like the CLAT, SLAT, AILET, and LSAT. Some universities also conduct their own entrance tests such as JMI BA LLB, MAH CET LAW, AP LAWCET, etc. There are many law universities that accept the CLAT to short-list the candidates for admission. However, the top Law Schools in India mostly prefer CLAT for admission.

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Let us now take a look at some of the best Law Colleges to pursue a career in the legal domain in India.

List of 20 NIRF-Ranked Best Law Colleges & Universities of India to Pursue Career in Law

Below is a list of twenty top-ranked colleges and universities to pursue Law in India.

Note: We have also provided links to the websites of the respective institutions where you can find details about the admission, fee structure, courses offered, regulations, examination, placements, etc.

1. National Law School of India University

City: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Website: https://www.nls.ac.in/ 

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru is the top law college in the country. The institute was established in 1986 under the National Law School of India Act (Karnataka Act 22 of 1986). The NLSIU was one of the first institutions in the country to introduce the five-year integrated law degree at the undergraduate level with the commencement of the first batch in 1988.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to national and international students. The courses offered at NLSIU are 5-Year BA LLB (Hons), 3-Year LLB (Hons), LL.M., Master’s Programme in Public Policy, Ph.D. in Law, and Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Programme, and Online and Hybrid Programmes.

There are also activities where students get to engage in moot courts and debates at a competitive level, both domestically and internationally. The university is equipped with a state-of-the-art library, multiple academic centers, student housing, and various essential facilities.

2. National Law University Delhi

City: New Delhi, Delhi

Website: https://nludelhi.ac.in/ 

The National Law University Delhi (NLUD) is one of the top law colleges in India. The institute was opened in 2008 and is located in the capital city’s Dwarka sector. It is accredited by NAAC. Admissions to the undergraduate (BA LL.B (Hons) program are done through the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), a test which is conducted each year by the university.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered at NLUD are 5-Year BA LLB (Hons), 3-Year LLB (Hons), LL.M., LL.M (Pro), Ph.D., as well as post-graduate Diploma courses, Online Courses, Bridge Courses, and Scholarships. The university has a total of thirteen research centers for various disciplines.

NLUD also provides the students facilities such as a library, computer center, digital classrooms, seminar rooms, E-moot court hall, and auditorium.

3. Symbiosis Law School

City: Pune, Maharashtra

Website: https://www.symlaw.ac.in/ 

Symbiosis Law School (SLS), also known as SLS Pune, situated in Pune is ranked among the top law colleges in India. This law school was established in 1977 and was then associated with the University of Pune until 2002. It later became a constituent of Symbiosis International University (SIU) and gained autonomous status. SLS Pune is the flagship campus of Symbiosis International University.

The university provides undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs to students. The courses offered at SLS Pune are 5-Year BA LLB (Hons), 3-Year LLB (Hons), LL.M, BBA LL.B (Hons) as well as eight specializations in LL.M, which is a one-year post-graduate law degree program.

SLS Pune is a core partner in the Erasmus Mundus consortium’s global network of legal colleges. It has also been chosen by the Ministry of Social Welfare of the Government of India to give scholarships to SC and ST students. SLS Pune also has partnerships with several prestigious national and international educational institutes.

4. NALSAR University of Law

City: Hyderabad, Telangana

Website: http://www.nalsar.ac.in/ 

The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), which is commonly known as the NALSAR University of Law, was established in 1998 in Telangana. The functioning of the University is managed through organizations established in the statute as well as bodies created to implement the statute. The university has imparted legal education in an interdisciplinary manner. Consequently, there is a convergence between the disciplines of law, social sciences, humanities, and management studies in both developing and executing the curriculum in the various degree and diploma courses.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered at NALSAR University of Law are 5-Year BA LLB (Hons), 3-Year LLB (Hons), and LL.M, as well as short-term certification courses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Additionally, NALSAR has research centers that have been set up to mandate research on issues in their respective domain, which would inform policy, and strengthen teachings and advocacy.

5. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

City: Kolkata, West Bengal

Website: https://www.nujs.edu/ 

The National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata is an academic community whose founding statute is The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) Act, 1999. WBNUJS campus is located in the Salt Lake city of Kolkata overlooking the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year BA LLB (Hons), 3-Year LLB (Hons), and LL.M. WBNUJS has several Centres of Studies and Research where the students get the opportunity of associating themselves as Research Assistants. In addition, students may engage themselves in various academic and extra-curricular activities like organizing workshops/seminars/debates, etc.

WBNUJS provides a hostel and several facilities to its students and faculties. It also has its own auditorium on campus with all modern facilities.

6. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

City: Kharagpur, West Bengal

Website: http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/ 

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has an academic unit, the School of Law, under which the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, where students can pursue their degree in Law. The Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law is the first of its kind in the IIT system that was set up in 2006.

The institute is a part of the global endeavor to integrate technology and law to build lawyers with expertise to deal with legal issues in the interface of technology and law. The School offers three programs, which are LL.B with specialization in IP Rights, LL.M, and Doctoral Programme in Law. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year BA LLB (Hons), 3-Year LLB (Hons), LL.M, and Ph.D.

A wide range of electives and a breadth of subjects offered provide students with greater insights into different areas. The institute invites several guest faculty, adjunct faculty, and industry experts to build practical exposure to students in different areas of law. Workshops, clinical legal courses, and courtroom exercises provide the students with in-house training in practical aspects.

7. Jamia Millia Islamia

City: New Delhi, Delhi

Website: https://jmi.ac.in/ 

The Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is a central university accredited with A++ Grade by NAAC. It also has affiliations with UGC, AIU, AICTE, NBA, and ACU. The institute was founded in 1920 in Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) but was later moved to its present location in New Delhi.

For students that seek to pursue Law at JMI, the institute has a Faculty of Law division which was established in 1989. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year BA LLB (Hons), LL.M, Ph.D, and PG Diploma in Labour Law and Air and Space Law. It also offers two year Executive LL.M program for working professionals.

JMI being a central university has a multitude of schools, and universities for undergraduate and postgraduate degree studies and centers, both at national and international levels.

8. Gujarat National Law University

City: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Website: https://gnlu.ac.in/ 

The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is the statutory university established by the Govt. of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. The university is recognized by BCI and UGC. Since its inception in 2003, GNLU has been holding regular in-house Moot Court competitions, after which meritorious students are sent abroad for participating in Moot Court jamborees.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year BA LLB (Hons), BSW LLB (Hons), LL.M, Ph.D., and PG Diploma in Biotechnology, Law and Policy, Intellectual Property Rights, and Medical Law, Policy and Ethics.

GNLU is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), International Association of Law Schools (IALS), Asian Law Institute (ASLI), and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.

9. Siksha `O` Anusandhan

City: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Website: https://www.soa.ac.in/snil 

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), also known as SOA University, is a Deemed to be University situated in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. The University is accredited with A++ status by NAAC. It is also granted Category-I Graded Autonomy Status by UGC, Govt. of India. SOA University has several faculties that provide degree-level programs to students in various disciplines.

SOA University’s Faculty of Legal Studies is the SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL). It is also known as SOA National School of Law. SNIL has several departments in which programs for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels are offered to students. The courses offered are 5-Year Integrated BA LL.B (Hons), 5-Year BBA LL.B (Hons), 3-Year LL.B (Hons), LL.M in Corporate and Commercial Law, and Ph.D. Program.

10. National Law University Jodhpur

City: Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Website: http://www.nlujodhpur.ac.in/ 

The National Law University Jodhpur (NLUJ) s one of India”s leading Law schools situated in the city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The university was established in 1999 and has endeavored to produce exceptional lawyers and legal scholars aimed at pushing and challenging the existing boundaries of knowledge.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year Integrated BA LL.B (Hons), 5-Year BBA LL.B (Hons), LL.M in Corporate Laws, IPR, and Technology Laws. The University also offers LL.D. and Ph.D. programs in the quest for attaining excellence in higher education.

NLUJ boasts of a dynamic faculty comprising both experienced and young academicians coming from diverse backgrounds and drawn from all across India.

11. KIIT School of Law

City: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Website: https://law.kiit.ac.in/ 

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) is a leading international Law University situated in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. Prior to becoming a university, KIIT initially started off in 1992 as a vocational coaching center, and five decades later, the institute began offering degree programs in Engineering to students. In 2004, the institute was given the status of Deemed University by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India. The institute is accredited and recognized by both national and international universities.

KIIT School of Law, also known as the School of Law, KIIT University is a constituent unit of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. The degree as well as integrated degree programs offered at the institute are B.A. LL.B., BBA LL.B., B.Sc. LL.B and LL.M.

At present, KIIT has several constituent schools. A few of these are the Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, School of Rural Management, School of Biotechnology, School of Law, School of Fashion Technology, School of Film & Television Production, and KIIT Media School.

12. Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University

City: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Website: https://amu.ac.in/faculties/faculty-of-law 

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is one of India’s oldest educational institutions. The Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University is a division that provides degree programs to students in the field of Law. The Department of Law, at Aligarh Muslim University, is one of the oldest departments in India. The teaching of Law at AMU was introduced in the year 1883 by its founder, Sir Sayed Ahmad Khan. The Department of Law, AMU Centre Malappuram is an extension of the Faculty of Law, AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to national and international students. The courses offered at the institute are 5-Year Integrated BA LLB (Hons), 2-Year LL.M, Ph.D., and Diploma Courses in various disciplines.

In addition to providing degree programs, the university also offers facilities like Moot Court, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Debating, and participating in quiz competitions, etc.

13. LPU School of Law

City: Phagwara, Punjab

Website: https://www.lpu.in/ 

LPU School of Law is a privately-owned Law College situated in Punjab that functions under Lovely Professional University (LPU). the School undertakes meticulous planning of internships with Judicial Officers, prominent legal practitioners, law firms, and Commissions like Human Rights, Women, Child and Information Commission, etc. The School also organizes international conferences and interactions with acclaimed law practitioners to broaden the horizon of students and to familiarise them with emerging legal developments.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year BA LLB (Hons), B.Com LLB (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons), LL.B., LL.M, and Ph.D.

Regular Moot Court sessions are also available which help students appreciate various interpretations of the law and develop analytical ability and argumentative skills.

14. Saveetha School of Law

City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Website: https://saveethalaw.com/ 

Saveetha School of Law (SSL) is a department of the Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), a Deemed University, and is situated in the Poonamalle campus in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The institute was established in 2009 and maintains higher standards of Legal Research and Training. SSL is accredited with A++ Grade by NAAC and is recognized by UGC and BCI.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are BA LL.B (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons), and B.Com LL. B (Hons), PG Diploma in IPR, LL.M, and Ph.D.

SSL also encourages students’ active participation in various extra-curricular activities, such as Moot Court, Client Counselling, Community Outreach Programmes, Mock Trials, Seminars, etc. Saveetha School of Law offers the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) curriculum with the flexibility in choosing faculty and subjects and is digitized with flipped classes.

15. National Law Institute University

City: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Website: https://nliu.ac.in/ 

National Law Institute University (NLIU) has grown to its current status by imparting quality education. Its objective is to contribute to national development by instilling a sense of responsibility among its students. The institute was established in 1997 by the Rashtriya Vidhi Sansthan Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, by an Act of 1997, enacted by the Madhya Pradesh State Legislature. NLIU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI).

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year BA LL.B (Hons), B.Sc. LL.B (Hons), LL.M in specializations like Constitutional and Administrative Law, Human Rights and Criminal Law, Intellectual Property and Business Law, and more. It also offers Ph.D, PG Diploma, and Certification Courses to students.

The university has also taken necessary initiatives toward the development of students’ interests by organizing webinars, guest lectures, internship opportunities, etc.

16. School of Law, Christ University

City: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Website: https://christuniversity.in/ 

The School of Law, Christ University (SLCU) is a part of Christ University (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka. The institute was founded in 2006 and is administered by Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), the first indigenous Catholic religious congregation of India that renders its service to humanity in educational, social, healthcare, and other activities. SLCU has a flexible curriculum offering several options in different areas of specialization.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students as per the guidelines of BCI and UGC. The courses offered are 5-Year BA LL.B (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons), LL.M, PG Diploma in Research Methodology (PGDR), and Ph.D.

The programs offered at SLCU incorporate a number of special opportunities, such as internships, clinical legal programs, supervisory research, writing, etc.

17. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University

City: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Website: http://www.rmlnlu.ac.in/ 

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) is a public law school and a National Law University located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The institute was established in 2005 as Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law Institute, and a year later, it came to be known as RMLNLU by an Act of Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. The university is named after its founder, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya, who was a Doctorate in Economics and Political Science and was a social reformer, too.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year BA LL.B (Hons), LL.M, and Ph.D. in different specializations.

RMLNLU also provides facilities including hostels for boys and girls.

18. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

City: Patiala, Punjab

Website: https://www.rgnul.ac.in/ 

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006. The university is recognised by BCI and UGC. The University has instituted a Legal Aid Clinic under the aegis of the Punjab Legal Services Authority. The RGNUL Legal Aid Clinic, established in 2011 consists of Advocates, Faculty members, and students in general. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) School of Law is also functional at RGNUL.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year BA LLB (Hons), 3-Year LLB (Hons), and LL.M. Additionally, the University has set up seventeen centers of research for advanced studies in different fields.

The facilities provided at RGNUL include Library, Auditorium, Sports Complex, Boys and Girls Hostels, Guest House, Community Hall, Health Centre, Residences, Stadium, Gymnasium, Canteen, and more. There is also a provision of apartments for faculty members and staff.

19. SASTRA School of Law

City: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Website: https://law.sastra.edu/ 

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) is a Deemed University that consist of many constituent schools, including the School of Law. SASTRA School of Law situated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu was established in 2008. The institute provides its students with diverse knowledge in the fields of Social Studies, Business and Economics integrated with legal education.

The university provides undergraduate degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year B.A. LL.B (Hons), B.Com LL.B (Hons), and BBA LL.B (Hons).

This co-educational Law School currently offers only undergraduate degree programs that are approved by the BCI curriculum.

20. Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University

City: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Website: https://bhu.ac.in/ 

The Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is one of the oldest educational institutions in India. The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was established in 1916 in Banaras (now Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh. Its Law School is one of the earliest faculties established in 1924.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs to students. The courses offered are 5-Year B.A. LL.B (Hons), 3-Year LL.B (Hons), LL.M (in Human Rights and Duties Educations), Ph.D., and PG Diploma Courses that are offered in various specializations.

Wrapping Up

The above-mentioned top-ranking Law colleges and universities in India are among the best institutes to pursue a career in the field of Law. However, there are also several other schools and universities that provide degree programs in Law for various departments, in which students can enroll themselves.