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The law colleges in the country offer LLB and LLM courses. A registration with the bar council of India is also necessary to practice law in India. Listed below are the best colleges to pursue higher studies in Law in India
The study of law and acquiring a legal degree in India is governed by the Advocates Act of 1961. The Bar Council of India is the supreme legal body that regulates professional legal courses taught in institutes spread across the country and maintains the standards of the legal profession in India. Though traditionally law was a three years degree course in India, the law colleges in India today impart graduate and postgraduate courses in legal studies. The study of law is gradually emerging as one of the chosen fields of professional studies in the country today.
| Name of College | Date of Establishment | Parameters of Ranking | Courses Offered | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University | 1998 | NALSAR is a name which national and international students identify with. Reputation is where NALSAR scores the highest points. The placement records and infrastructure of this law institute is also commendable. | LLM, MBLA, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Certificate Course | Hyderabad |
| National Law School of India University | 1986 | The faculty of this law institute comprises retired judges from the Supreme Court and the High Courts of India. Therefore it is the academic input where this college scores the highest. | LLB, LLM, M.Phil, Ph.D, LL.D | Bangalore |
| National Law Institute University | 1997 | The University is known for the extensive workshops, training courses and seminars which are arranged as part of the degree and diploma study programs. Therefore students become familiar with the practical face of law. | LLB, LLM, Ph.D, Diploma Courses | Bhopal |
| Campus Law Centre, Delhi University | 1924 | Located in New Delhi, this institute is very popular among aspiring law students in the country. It is the reputation and the student care facilities which help this law institute to tower above others. | LLB, LLM | New Delhi |
| Symbiosis Society's Law College | 1971 | The Symbiosis group of institutes has always been known to impart the best education in India. This institute receives national and international students every year. The infrastructure in Symbiosis is also technologically equipped and sound. | LLB | Pune |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences | 1999 | Though it is not the most favored name in the world of legal studies, this law institute of Kolkata is known for its great placement records which often inspire students. | LLB, LLM, M.Phil, Ph.D, LL.D | Kolkata |
| ILS Law College | 1923 | The administration and the placement records are what make this institute very popular among students. | LLB, Diploma Programs, Distance Learning Courses | Pune |
| Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University | 1923 | It is one of the oldest law schools in India and is hence recognized not only in the country but also internationally. BHU has very good hostel facilities and it is the student care programs that attract law studies aspirants. | LLB, LLM | Varanasi |
| Amity Law School | 1999 | Though a comparatively new institute in the field of law, the Amity Law School has made very quick progress in terms of student enrollment and placement. | LLB | Delhi |
| National Law Institute University | 1999 | The course structure in NLIU, Jodhpur incorporates several training programs and seminars which prepare the students to face the practical world of courtrooms. | LLB (BA and B.Sc) | Jodhpur |
