Top 10 Law Colleges in India

National Law School of India University, Bangalore, Karnataka:

The NLSIU is the best law school in India situated in Bengaluru. It was started in 1987 under the stewardship of its Founder Director, Dr. N.R. Madhava Menon. The first batch of students joined on July 1, 1988 in the integrated five year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) Course. NLSIU has one of the best faculties in the industry. The teaching method includes classes, lectures, discussions and case studies. The school has an excellent student teacher ratio and interaction. Students from this school have won many scholarships for further studies abroad. The college has its own campus and offers facilities like well lighted and spacious classrooms, library, internet, laboratories, and placement assistance to all the students. The eligibility for undergraduate courses is 10+2 pass and for post graduate courses the edibility is graduation. The admission to most of these courses is done through various entrance tests at different levels and for rest of the courses the admission is done by applying directly to the college.

New law Academy, Pune, Maharashtra:

New law Academy (NLA) which is recognized by the Bar Council of India is affiliated to the Pune University and was established in 1994.  It is an institution where dreams are fulfilled and students really enjoy the opportunity to fulfill their ambition while developing a desire for lifelong learning. NLA provides an encouraging and a supporting environment in which an individual feels valued, grows in confidence and fulfills his/her potential for academic goals. The NLA is located in the heart of Pune with an area spread of over 25 acres. The Azam Campus has 28 various educational institutions catering to  the need of around 26,000 students right from primary school to graduate, post graduate and PhD level in the field of Arts, Commerce, Science, Architecture, Computer Science, Management Education, Law, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry,  Hospitality, etc, with  modern buildings designed and constructed to give the best educational atmosphere. It also has a separate hostel complex for boys and girls. The college has its own campus and offers facilities like well lighted and spacious classrooms, library, internet, laboratories, and placement assistance to all the students. The eligibility for undergraduate courses is 10+2 pass and for post graduate courses the eligibility is graduation. The admission to most of these courses is done through various entrance tests at different levels and for rest of the courses the admission is done by applying directly to the college.

National Law University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan:

National Law University is located at Jodhpur and is an institution of national prominence. NLW was established for the advancement of learning, teaching, research and diffusion of knowledge in the field of law. It caters to the needs of the society by developing professional skills of persons intending to make a career in advocacy, judicial service, law officer / managers and legislative drafting as their profession.    NLW is one of the first institutions in India to offer degrees viz. B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.); B.A., LL.B. (Hons.); and B.Sc., LL.B. (Hons.) at the undergraduate level. These courses are structured in an ingenious manner which helps the students to undertake Honours courses like Business Laws, Intellectual Property Rights, Trade Related Laws & WTO, Criminal Law, Constitutional Governance, and Human Rights Studies. At the postgraduate level, the University proffers M.B.A.; LL.M. / M.B.L.; M.B.A. in Insurance; LL.M. with specialization in International Trade; M.A. / M.Sc. in Constitutional Governance; LL.M. IPR / M.IPR; and M.B.F. Apart from the aforesaid courses, the University also encourages scholars to undertake the Ph.D. Program. NLW has the best faculty and a student teacher ratio of 1:10.

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh:

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, was established in 1998 under the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University Act (Andhra Pradesh Act 34 of 1998) of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. The University is located in a 50 acre campus which is around 30 kms from the city. The university approved by UGC provides an opportunity to explore limitless options in legal profession and is setting new standards in legal education. The University has as its primary mission to create a generation of able, competent and humane lawyers who will not only enter the Bar and Bench but will also be equipped to address effectively the imperatives of the new millennium and to engage in community services. NALSAR was quick to establish a reputation for excellence in legal education within a short period. Teachers and Graduates soon made an impact that was felt not only nationally but also internationally. Presently NALSAR has the best of infrastructure, committed faculty, highly talented students, state of the art facilities and partnerships with world-renowned institutions.

ILS Law College, Pune, Maharashtra:

The ILS Law College ranked among top 10 in India is one of the oldest law schools in India and was established in the year 1923 as a Public Charitable Trust registered under the Societies Registration Act. ILS is situated in the Indian Law Society’s campus extending over 175 acres of land with a backdrop of a beautiful hill. It has more than 1600 local and international students. The faculty is highly qualified. It has a partnership with University of Warwick, British Council, NLSIU Bangalore, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, etc. It has a great Placement Cell which is sought after by some of India’s top Corporate Law firms and practicing Advocates. The college has its own campus and offers facilities like well lighted and spacious classrooms, library, internet, laboratories, and placement assistance to all the students. The eligibility for undergraduate courses is 10+2 pass and for post graduate courses the eligibility is graduation. The admission to most of these courses is done through various entrance tests at different levels and for rest of the courses the admission is done by applying directly to the college.

 Faculty of Law of the University of Delhi, Delhi/NCR, Delhi:

The Faculty of Law of the University of Delhi is rated in top 10 law colleges ranking. It was established in the year 1924 and was housed in the Prince’s Pavilion in the Vice regal Lodge (turned Anthropology Department). The Faculty of law moved to its present location in 1966 on Chhatra Marg, University North Campus, Delhi. The Faculty of Law offers LL.B, LL.M., PhD, Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.), Master of Comparative Law (M.C.L) Courses. The University of Delhi is the premier university of the country and is known for its high standards in teaching and research and attracts eminent scholars to its faculty. The college has its own campus and offers facilities like well lighted and spacious classrooms, library, internet, laboratories, placement assistance to all the students. The eligibility for undergraduate courses is 10+2 pass and for post graduate courses the eligibility is graduation. The admission to most of these courses is done through various entrance tests at different levels and for rest of the courses the admission is done by applying directly to the college.

National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh:

The National Law Institute University (NLIU) has been established by Act No. 41 of 1997 of the Madhya Pradesh Legislature to fill the gap and providing most modern legal education through multidisciplinary teaching and training of newer skills needed for the profession. The University launched its first academic programme in 1998 and teaching for five year B.A., LL.B. Legal education never received the attention it deserved in this country. It is a paradox that the Constitution ushered in the ideal of rule of law and   adopted the policy of development through law but little attention was paid to legal studies. For almost half a century study of law in Indian Universities has been in doldrums. It was increasingly realized by the professionals and academicians that the   system of law teaching was thoroughly inadequate, unimaginative and divorced from the  major public issues of the day but attempts to change have that have been few and far between.

Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal:

Jadavpur University is a State University in the state of West Bengal. Its parent institution was set up by the National Council of Education, Bengal, in 1906. After India’s independence, the institution was converted to a University under the First Jadavpur University Act in 1955.  Jadavpur University has been declared a University with Potential for Excellence by the University Grants Commission. The University has also been accredited with the status of ‘five star’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The college has its own campus and offers facilities like well lighted and spacious classrooms, library, internet, laboratories, and placement assistance to all the students. The eligibility for undergraduate courses is 10+2 pass and for post graduate courses the eligibility is graduation. The admission to most of these courses is done through various entrance tests at different levels and for rest of the courses the admission is done by applying directly to the college.

Symbiosis Society Law College, Pune, Maharashtra:

Symbiosis Society’s Law College was established in 1977 and is now a constituent of the Symbiosis International University (Declared under Sec. 3 of the U.G.C Act, 1956 vide notification F.9-12/2001-U.3 of the Government of India) Symbiosis Society’s Law College is presently ranked fourth among the top ten law colleges in India. Its main strength lies in the pool of talent that it attracts from a broader spectrum around the world. It aims at providing an environment of ‘home away from home’ to students both from India and abroad. It takes personal care for all round development of the student both academically and professionally. Our idea is to groom the students for their future and this includes not only academics but personality development as well as professionalism so that they are geared up to meet the challenges of life and cope up with the intense competition as well as with the emerging trends and new vistas in the legal profession. Within a span of 30 years we have set standards in the field of law and our students have created a benchmark. Symbiosis has always kept a vigil on the recent developments in the legal profession and accordingly it upgrades its courses to meet the new demands especially in the corporate world and is way ahead of its competitors in this field. The college has its own campus and offers facilities like well lighted and spacious classrooms, library, internet, laboratories, and placement assistance to all the students. The eligibility for undergraduate courses is 10+2 pass and for post graduate courses the eligibility is graduation. The admission to most of these courses is done through various entrance tests at different levels and for rest of the courses the admission is done by applying directly to the college.

Amity Law School (ALS), Noida – Delhi/NCR, Uttar Pradesh:

Amity Law School (ALS) has been ranked as one of the Top-10 law schools in the country in a recent survey conducted by India Today-Ac Nielsen Org Marg. It is the first institute in Delhi NCR to offer five-year integrated LLB (H) programme. The institute offers Law courses & is affiliated to Amity University. Amity is the leading education group of India with over 60000 students studying across 710 acres of hi-tech campus. The institute awarded by them is recognized by the UGC. At Amity, the core faculty comprises distinguished academicians from the best institutions and leading professionals from the corporate world with rich industry experience. The institute has different schools under its arms in which they provide different programs like Amity Business School for MBA, etc. The Law School institute provides excellent placement to its alumni in some of reputed organizations in India, as well as abroad. The college has its own campus and offers facilities like well lighted and spacious classrooms, library, internet, laboratories, and placement assistance to all the students. The eligibility for undergraduate courses is 10+2 pass and for post graduate courses the eligibility is graduation. The admission to most of these courses is done through various entrance tests at different levels and for rest of the courses the admission is done by applying directly to the college.