Most Recognized Law Institutes of the Year, 2023

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9. Most RECOGNIZED Law Inst?utes of the Year, 2023 Web Address Name of the Institute Brief Bharati Vidyapeeth, the parent body of Bharati Vidyapeeth University was established on 10th May, 1964 Bharati Vidyapeeth www.bvpnlcpune.org by Dr. Patangrao Kadam with the objective of bringing New Law College, Pune about intellectual awakening & overall development of the people of the country through education. The core strength of the university is its commitment towards research and development. The university, www.b-u.ac.in Birla Global University this way, aims at catering to the need of the young mass of the country and to take Odisha to the global arena in the sphere of higher education. Christ Academy Group of Institutions is a result of Christ Academy the efforts of the Devamatha Province in www.calaw.in Institute of law, accordance with the CMI dream and vision to Bangalore serve society in the field of education. DME Law School runs GGSIPU affiliated and Bar Council Approved Five-year Integrated Law Courses. BA-LAW and BBA-LAW are professional degree courses that equip the www.law.dme.ac.in DME Law School students with knowledge and skill of every branch of law and making them articulate, accurate, and meticulous in plaint-drafting and sharp in court arguments The ICFAI Law School provides best-in-class legal education with an excellent and continuous www.icfaiuniversity.in ICFAI Law School teaching-learning process with a student-centric and industry-friendly dynamic curriculum Indore Institute of Law was established in the year 2003 with a similar vision to bring innovation & development Indore Institute of www.indoreinstituteoaw.org in the field of legal education by sharing in-depth Law, Indore knowledge of the law and understanding the growth demands of the legal industry. International Institute The institute strives for social and economic www.mriirs.edu.in welfare of the society and the world as a whole of Research and in varied ways. Studies, Faridabad KIIT School of Law, in a short span of seven years, has overcome hurdles and broken many barriers. KIIT Law School, www.law.kiit.ac.in The meticulously frame rich course curriculum was Bhubaneswar also reflected in the model curriculum proposed by the Bar Council of India. Shobhit University is a leading Indian university that offers undergraduate, professional, and www.shobhituniversity.ac.in/ Shobhit University graduate students a unique academic environment. The School of Law and Legal Affairs (SLLA) was The School of Law and www.niu.edu.in/school-of- established to improve in the stream of legal law-legal-affairs/ studies and the legal system for the betterment of Legal Affairs (SLLA) society.

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12. P Pr ro of f. . ( (D Dr r) ) A A. .V V. . N Na ar rs si im mh ha a R Ra ao o while highlighting the institute's Director, ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad success story since its beginning and enlightening us about its future perspectives. emphasizing and incorporating problem-solving abilities in the The Beginning Story of ICFAI Law aspiring judiciary of the country. School n Institute with the ability to Moreover, it provides a student-centric The Faculty of Law, commonly known change the trajectory of a and industry-friendly dynamic as ICFAI Law School, is a constituent A A student's career in today's curriculum for students. Besides that, of ICFAI Foundation for Higher competitive times by carving a the school emphasizes becoming a Education (a Deemed-to-be pathway embracing the dynamism of Center of Excellence in legal University) established under Section 3 Law studies and hence providing an education. of the UGC Act, 1956, and the school edge to them is none other than ICFAI is located in the lush green Law School, Hyderabad. While catering to the Most environment in the vicinity of the Recognized Law Institutes of the historical city of Hyderabad. The ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad is one Year, 2023, The Knowledge Review ICFAI Law School started its academic of the best-in-class law schools interviewed the school's management, journey way back in the year, 2010.

13. Most Recognized Law Institutes of the Year, 2023 platform for students to acquire Programs (Coordination) at ICFAI knowledge in law education and Universities Group; Associate accomplish their goals. Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Law, The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Vision and Mission Statement Education; Associate Dean, 'Amicus While stating the vision, the school Books', of the legal research wing of management says, "The vision of the the ICFAI University; and Head of the ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad is to be Department, Amicus IPR Consulting of the Centre for Excellence in the field of the ICFAI; Principal at the ICFAI Law Legal Education with high-quality School; as well as a visiting professor, student-centric teaching, learning and NALSAR Law University, Hyderabad research approach and the dream for MBLA and ML (FS&CM) destination for the next generations of programs. Legal Professionals." Prior to contributing to the education While, the mission of the Law School sector, Dr Rao served the Bank of India is to carve mediocre students joining for 20+ years in different positions and transform them into well-equipped such as a Legal Ocer, Credit Manager, and market-ready legal professionals Dy Manager (Administration), etc. His by: total work experience is about 37 + years plus (industry experience of 20 Ÿ Providing student-centric and years and 17+ years in teaching and participative learning opportunities research in law). Ÿ Designing a dynamic, cutting-edge curriculum having the blend of Dr Rao has exhibited his innate talent theory and practice with a and skill in various projects by fulfilling the position of an apt leader, multidisciplinary approach such as in 'Administrative Reforms in embedded with technology, The ICFAI Law School provides best- AP High Court'. He examined the instilling problem-solving skills to in-class legal education with an existing systems in the High Court of address complex socio-economic, excellent and continuous teaching- Andhra Pradesh. He also handled a business and political challenges. learning process with a student-centric project for the Airports Authority of and industry-friendly dynamic India and submitted 'Due Diligence' About Prof. (Dr) A.V. Narsimha curriculum. It also offers real-life reports on contracts of some airports. Rao, Director, ICFAI Law School, exposure to the student and carves Hyderabad them into market-ready legal Leading the prestigious college to Working his way up for the betterment professionals, the ordinary student who success, Dr A.V. Narsimha Rao guides of his organization, Dr Rao desires to make the law their dream the students to excellence thanks to his conceptualized the model and pattern career. intensive experience in the education of Law Journals for ICFAI. He edited sector. Dr Rao brings 17 years of The ICFAI Journal of Alternative The school is inspired by the teaching experience in law education Dispute Resolutions, The ICFAI diversified teaching methodologies, to the table, as a professor. Journal of Cyber Law, and the ICFAI internships, industrial interface and Journal of Intellectual Property Rights. networking with professionals, Prior to serving the Law School, Dr And at present, he is editing the ICFAI excellent placements and career- Rao was the torch bearer for several Journal of Insurance Law. oriented training. State-of-the-art other programs in ICFAI and other infrastructure and a centralized colleges. He was Dean of Law learning environment offers an open

14. Under Dr Rao's undisputed leadership, more than fifty articles have been published in Andhra Law Times, AIR and other reputed Journals and magazines, along with four original books. He was also an editor for 20 books on various subjects of law. Offering a Matrix of Flexible, Interlinked Concepts that Practitioners Can Choose The ICFAL Law School, Hyderabad, offers flexible and interlinked concepts that help practitioners to choose various courses. Catering to the needs of law education, the school has introduced a list of courses under general electives like Business Law, International Trade Law, International Law, Law and Agriculture, Crimes & Criminology and Constitutional Law

15. and Honours courses like Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Cyber & Data ICFAI Law School provides a Protection Laws and Criminal Law. platform to its students for 360- The school also offers some self-study and seminar courses to its students. degree learning, catering to Every student can opt for one or two st courses from the list during their 21 -century skillsets required for semester, which is 'Non-Letter Graded Courses.' new-generation lawyers. However, a faculty will be allocated for these courses; the student may consult the assigned faculty member for guidance to complete the course. The students have to give two seminar presentations for the course in front of the panel of experts for evaluation of Ÿ Legal Services Authorities the course study and for allotting the Ÿ Non-performance assets in banks Non-Letter Grade to the students, Ÿ Law relating to the Cooperative Ÿ Vox Populi- the Debate Society which will be reflected on the Grade banks Ÿ GAIA- the Environmental Club Sheet issued by the University. Ÿ Bankruptcy Law Ÿ ADR Club Ÿ Public and Private Partnerships Ÿ Mirakhi- The Cultural Club The Self Study/Seminar course helps Ÿ Green Field Airports. Ÿ Legal Aid Society the students make better credits, Ÿ Knight Ranger- The Sports Club augments their focused and specialized Learning for Pupil Holistic Ÿ Bizlex knowledge, and assists in self-learning. Development Ÿ Photography Club Students can also exercise independent ICFAI Law School provides a platform Ÿ Moot Court Society thinking, which is very important in to its students for 360-degree learning, the study. catering to 21st-century skillsets The following are the Centres for required for new-generation lawyers to Excellence: Self-study activity is more effective take challenges of complicated or rather than attending lectures. Self- composite litigation cropping up in the Ÿ Centre of Excellence in study and seminar courses enrich the current socio-legal and political Commercial and Corporate Law student's research skills, understanding environment. Ÿ Centre of Excellence in and assimilating the subject matter and Environment and Forest Law sharpening the presentation skills. Ÿ Centre of Excellence in Intellectual The school prepare its students to organize and participate actively in Property Law Below mentioned are the conferences, seminars, webinars, moot Ÿ Centre of Excellence in Criminal topics/courses for self-study: court competitions (both intra and Law inter-colleges and universities), legal Ÿ Centre of Excellence in Cyber Law Ÿ Sports Law aid camps etc. Moreover, every student and Data Protection Laws. Ÿ Law relating to NGOs has to be a member of one of the Ÿ Law pertaining to Tribal Population student clubs and 'Centres of Projects Honing the Law Pupil's Ÿ Law relating to child abuse Excellence' to have comprehensive and Ability and Competency Ÿ Registration and Stamp Duties holistic grooming with the changing When we asked the school Ÿ Consumerism dynamics of legal education in India. management about the unique project Ÿ Climate Change that hones the debating ability and Ÿ Special Economic Zones The following are the student clubs: competency among the students,

16. stating their response, note, "At ICFAI in civil, criminal and corporate students note the experiences of legal Law School, we have four clinical matters." professionals directly. courses and legal aid projects to hone the ability and competency of the The school also provide guest lectures ICFAI also arranges a series of special students in the areas of Alternative to its students, and for that, the school lectures by eminent scholars for most Dispute Resolution, Drafting, Pleading invites eminent academicians and courses. Besides that, the law school and Conveyancing, Professional Ethics practising legal professionals. The implements a mentoring process to and Moot Court. These courses students get an opportunity to help new students join the law provide practical exposure to the understand the application of various programme. The students get divided students, and the five-internship laws and management concepts and into groups, and each group will be programme conducted over five years ideas. Guest lectures are considered as mentored by one faculty member from helps them have hands-on experience significant learning tools as the the Law School. The process aimed to help the students overcome their academic and nonacademic problems and streamline their inherent skills towards gearing up for the best career options. Mending the Ways of Global Law ICFAI Law School has introduced courses of international significance as electives, such as Intellectual Property Rights, including the international regime of IPR, Copy Right Law, Law of Patents, Law of Trade Marks and Service Marks, TK, GI and Farmer

17. Rights, Intellectual Property and e-Governance and Judicial social activities to enable the students Industrial Designs IPR Valuation and Administration and Emerging to become good citizens with concern Management, IPR Protection and Technologies related concepts and for society. Technology. Law. The school would like to focus on the Cyber and Data Protection Laws It has to its credit several certificate following: include subjects like Artificial courses like Immigration Law, Cyber Intelligence and Robotics Law and Law and Law of Financial Services. Ÿ Designing the curriculum Regulations, Cyber Crimes, periodically, which includes soft e-Commerce and Law, Data Privacy ICFAI Law School has memberships skills and internship programmes in and Protection Law, Blockchain and and Networks with the following: synchronization with the industry Cryptocurrency legal analytics, Cyber requirement. Security and Cyber forensics, Ÿ Member of the International Ÿ Comprehensive Relationship with Association of Law Schools industry and academia. (USA). Ÿ Student-centric academic delivery. Ÿ Member of Asian Law Institute, Ÿ Continuous evaluation and Singapore. feedback. Ÿ Focus on research and publication A Wave of the ICFAI Law School's of articles in Scopus journals. Future Ÿ Collaborations with industry and IFHE is a premier deemed university, foreign education. and it is accredited by NAAC with an Ÿ Enhancing consultancy services. 'A++' grade. The accreditation is Ÿ Intensive legal aid awareness dedicated to its teaching and research programmes for reaching out to methodologies that meet global masses in rural and suburban areas. standards. Ÿ Signing MoUs with top-notch universities of the world for faculty The ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad, and student exchange programmes. would like to focus on maintaining a Ÿ To facilitate placements in national balance between academic, and multinational companies. co-curricular, extra-curricular and

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20. BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (Deemed to be University) New Law College, Pune Instilling the Fragrance of Law in Future Students society needs the rule of law welfare states and are attempting to All persons involved in administration, because it establishes a improve the socio-economic situation trade, or business must now have a A standard of behaviour for its of the populace through peaceful basic understanding of the law. A members. Legal education serves methods, the notions of law, legal citizen must have a basic society in general by providing law education, and development have come understanding of at least some legal students with a social and cultural to be intertwined. The same is valid for concepts in order to effectively education that helps them became our nation. In a developing nation, it is exercise his civic rights. The law and more ethical, law-abiding citizens. essential for legal education to educate its underlying principles and ideals Students who receive legal education lawyers who have a social conscience. must be understood by officials and learn the value and necessity of other people who play significant roles democratic culture. Law school prepares students for a in the administration of justice, such as variety of legal careers and societal police officers, businesses, and In contemporary developing societies, roles through professional education in politicians. which are striving to become social the legal field. For instance, policymakers, attorneys, legal Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be educators, administrators, etc., whose University) New Law College, Pune range and breadth are constantly is one of the top institutions committed expanding in contemporary to providing society with top-notch democracies. In light of this, legal lawyers by cultivating in students the education's in need of breadth is necessary knowledge, skills, and understood in contemporary India. dispositions to help them become good citizens, assist others to become aware In India, legal education started during of their rights, and protect society from We are one of the top the British rule. Law programmes were injustice. institutions committed established at Hindu College in Calcutta and Elphinstone College in We headed Bharati Vidyapeeth to providing society with Bombay, a long time before India Institute while looking for Most top-notch lawyers by attained its independence in 1947. The Recognized Law Institutes of the cultivating in students Year, 2023, where we spoke with Dr primary goal of legal education at the time was to prepare future attorneys to Ujwala Bendale, the Dean and I/C the necessary assist the High Courts and Subordinate Principal. She then discussed the knowledge, skills, and Courts in the administration of justice. institute's founding history, vision, and dispositions. 18 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

21. Most Recognized Law Institutes of the Year, 2023 nd future endeavours in an interactive College has secured 2 Rank by process of law, to make the student of th conversation with The Knowledge Education Post Magazine, 2022, 5 law good lawyers who are alive to the th Review. Rank by Outlook, 2022, 11 Rank by role that law plays in the social, rd India Today, 3 Rank by the CSR political and economic advancement of To learn more about the institute, scroll Magazine, and has consistently been the country, exposure of the law down. ranked among the top law schools in students to ‘Court Room’ work, the the country. The institute has been re- achievement of a comprehensive ‘Map Enlighten us about the college’s accredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC of Reality’ about the inter-relation of journey from its inception to being a in 2017, received ‘Category-I’ Status legal and social process are some of th prestigious law college. by UGC and has also been ranked 68 our goals and core values. Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be by NIRF University) New Law College, Pune, is Kindly brief us about the featured one of the premier institutes imparting Tell us about the mission, vision, and person and their contributed legal education in the country. The core values of your esteemed law towards college’s success? College was established by our school. Dr Ujwala Bendale, Dean and I/C Founder Chancellor, Dr. Patangrao While our mission is to spread the Principal, is well known for her Kadam way back in 1978. fragrance of law and to ensure real academic contributions in legal taste of justice to the masses, our education. National Law Day Award- From mere a sapling to an ever- vision is to uphold the dignity of 2022 is recently conferred on her at the growing and ever-flourishing ark, the human being and also to promote hands of Hon’ble Mr Justice K.G. College indeed has traversed long but a awareness of rights and duties of Balakrishnan, Former Chief Justice of glorious journey and today, it appears citizen and to render social justice to India in the presence of many other like a glittering diamond in the crown the poorest of poor. legal luminaries. of legal education in India. Today, it is one of the top law colleges in India Dissemination of the knowledge of the She has also won the prestigious ‘Best imparting quality legal education. The laws professional expertise in the Law Teacher Award’ on several 19 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

22. occasions. She also headed a Objectives, and Course Specific In tune with National Education Policy, delegation of Students and Faculty Outcome are identified and defined the College has also introduced several Members at Harvard Law School in the with the help of the experts and the Value added Course in association with recent past. Her vast experience, global technology driven atmosphere which The Mediator’s Academy, London outlook and her contribution towards makes our College a fun place to study which further provides in depth the College’s progress is as we focus ultimately on global understanding of global laws. The commendable. Besides, she is also the employability driven teaching and College will soon introduce several champion of human rights and lauds learning atmosphere. specialized law programmes in for the rights of the vulnerable section regional languages so as to boost local of society. Are there any unique programs and regional employments. introduced by the college to help What are the course objectives and student have a global understanding What kind of extra-curricular and expected learning-outcomes of your of law? co-curricular activities and events do college for your students? Besides the traditional UG law you conduct at your school? How do The Course objectives and expected programmes like BB.A LL.B 5 Year, you ensure maximum student learning-outcomes have indeed BA LL.B 5 Year, LL.B 3 Year, PG law engagement in these events? become need of the hour. We, at NLC, programmes like LL.M 2 Year, the While some extra-curricular activities deploy a very scientific method to College has Diploma programme in 14 such as Moot Courts, MUNs, Mock identify, map and attain the learning diverse research areas such as Labour Parliament, Debate Competitions outcomes. The Programme objectives, Laws, IPR, Tax Laws, Foreign remains the integral part, the College Programme Specific Outcomes, Course Investment Laws, etc. ensure the organization of several key Dr Ujwala Bendale Dean and I/C Principal, Bhara? Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) New Law College, Pune 20 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

23. We, at New Law College, deploy a very scientific method to identify, map and attain the learning outcomes. events like Oxford Style Debate Competitions, Justice P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights, Surana and Surana National Trail Advocacy Moot Court Competition and Judgment Writing Competition, Regional Conclave on Legal Education, International Conclave on Legal Education, Panel Discussion on various issues, Madhyasthta- the ADR Cell related activities etc. How do help your students prepare Please mention your college’s most re-accredited with ‘A+’ Grade by for their future? What kind of notable achievements, accolades, NAAC in 2017, received ‘Category-I’ special facilities/arrangements/ accreditations, and awards. Status by UGC and has also been initiatives have you launched for the th The College has received ‘IIRF- ranked 76 by NIRF. same? Education Impact Award-2021.’ The While embracing the traditional College has also received ‘Gold Star How do you envision the future of Classroom and Moot Court Room Award’ from the Bar Council of India. your prestigious college going Teaching, the College firmly believes The College is also known for its legal forward? in the Gladiator Model of teaching and aid and extension activities and has With its firm focus on academic and learning with a fine sense of social thus, received ‘The Best Legal Aid administrative innovations, global justice. Thus, College actively Centre and Award-2020.’ employability, and nation building, the encourage students to undertake College, with its technology-driven training programmes in various Besides this, the College has secured approach, would certainly march ahead specialized subjects through legal nd 2 Rank by Education Post Magazine to achieve overall excellence. I am experts. The College regularly invites th th 2022, 5 Rank by Outlook 2022, 11 quite sure that the College soon would Judges from Supreme Court and rd Rank by India Today, 3 Rank by the transcend all boundaries and would various other High Courts, Senior CSR Magazine, and has consistently become a leading legal research hub Advocates, renowned academicians so for leading scholars and researchers been ranked among the top law schools that students can interact directly and from all across the world. in the country. The institute has been get the real legal world experience. 21 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

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25. The Impact of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in Law Schools ccess to justice is critical in a democratic society, and diversity in A the legal profession increases the chance of access for a more diverse community. Law school diversity allows people from a variety of backgrounds to contribute to the larger legal community. Race or ethnicity, as well as exceptional abilities, are just a few of the factors that contribute to the crucial diversity in law school and the legal profession. Age, geographic location, financial background, and nationality diversity also contribute to a richer experience in the law school classroom for all students. 23 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

26. Inclusive law schools not only teach applied to real-world business diverse range of perspectives and prominent lawyers, but they also have situations. experiences, they are better equipped an indirect influence on the to understand the complex legal issues surroundings of these aspiring In recent years, diversity and inclusion facing our society. This can lead to individuals. Law school training aids initiatives have become increasingly more innovative and creative solutions in the effective application of important in higher education to legal problems. government laws and orders. institutions, including law schools. Diversity and inclusion initiatives aim Changing Legal Landscape Diverse Faculty to Lead to promote a more inclusive One way that law schools are Faculty diversity is just as vital as environment by acknowledging and promoting diversity and inclusion is by student diversity. Teachers from a valuing differences among students, actively recruiting and admitting variety of backgrounds are faculty, and staff. students from diverse backgrounds. increasingly being hired by Law schools may also offer educational institutions. This helps Tormenting the Challenges Together scholarships or other financial students identify with teachers, who Diversity and inclusion initiatives in incentives to encourage students from then structure their lessons to account law schools are important for several underrepresented communities to for student diversity. Culturally reasons. First, they help to create a apply. Additionally, law schools may relevant lesson design takes center more inclusive environment where all provide support services, such as stage, with a teacher emphasizing not students, regardless of their race, academic counseling. only academic success, but also cross- gender, or socio-economic cultural awareness and competency, background, feel valued and Diversity in the legal profession is activism, and political analysis. supported. This is especially important vital because it creates a more accurate in law schools, where students are depiction of society as a whole, Many perspectives strengthen the often exposed to complex and allowing firms and legal departments learning experience. Diversity in the challenging legal concepts and may to better serve their clients. A diverse classroom has been shown in studies to feel isolated or excluded if they do not workplace also generates new have a significant impact on student feel that they belong. opportunities and contributes to higher performance. Furthermore, when employee engagement and retention lesson plans reflect the students and Diverse Representation for lawyers and their businesses. A their diverse experiences, they gain a Second, diversity and inclusion varied workforce fosters different deeper understanding of a subject as initiatives help to promote a more points of view, which leads to they study it from several angles. This diverse legal profession. This lack of innovation. gives kids a larger perspective and diversity is a problem because lawyers opens their minds to deeper ideas. play a critical role in shaping public The gradual increase in the number of policy and advocating for marginalized diverse attorneys, the establishment of Fostering Creativity communities. Promoting diversity and widely appreciated, concrete measures Different learning environments also inclusion in law schools can help to such as The Mansfield Rule, the foster creativity in the interpretation create a more diverse and growth of mentoring, and the and application of knowledge, data, representative legal profession. increasing emphasis on varied and facts. Group activities with a broad representation in leadership positions range of participants serve to foster a Enhancing the Quality with are all having a positive impact. If the pleasant environment and group Diversity legal profession sustains and builds on dynamic for creative and collaborative Third, diversity and inclusion this momentum, a true representation learning. Bringing together various initiatives in law schools can help to that reflects the clients who are pupils aids in critical thinking and improve the quality of legal education. serviced and produces even better problem solving, especially when When students are exposed to a outcomes is achievable. 24 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

28. Christ Academy INSTITUTE OF LAW Translating Justice for Everyone

29. Most Recognized Law Institutes of the Year, 2023 n an endeavour to foster socio- Sounds Mind Boggling! Right? economic equality, human society I has embraced many transitions. The answers to the above puzzle can be From integrating the global community found by judiciously understanding the with peace treaties like Versailles, causality of Christianism. Students are our Armistice, and Saint German-en-Laye ambassadors, so to empowering human society with Rising out of the barbaric times of the assuring the students' Paris Conventions, political systems Roman Empire, Jesus of Nazareth began have always been re-discovering their preaching a message of love and happiness and keeping idealogues and social practices with forgiveness. His life and teachings led to them satisfied by parley to reach the armistice of social the rise of Christianity. This religion had providing them quality cohesion. a great influence on people throughout the world. Leaving behind the socio- education is another Being aware of the aggressive wars that political ideals of Christianism and responsibility we have triggered power relations between holding on to the cohesive social intent delightfully taken care various power blocks throughout human of a peaceful society, the global history, one might think— "What fraternity came up with a one-stop of. translated the un-imaginary peaceful solution—jus gentium (law of all living into the reality of today?" nations).

30. national character, with students and Transgressing these lessons of social faculty hailing from 26 states across the equity, the legal institutions reshaped the nation." world with Peace, Love, and Happiness. To keep this flame ignited and to ensure Since its inception, it has been the that the key lessons obtained from endeavor of the CAIL faculty to bring Indian constitutional values are out books on various law and non-law inculcated in the mainstream society, subjects according to the Karnataka CHRIST ACADEMY INSTITUTE State Law University syllabus. CAIL OF LAW was established in 2017. has already made a mark in a publication by bringing out 47 books within a short The institute found its inspiration from span of 4 years. Two of these books are Jesus Christ and the Supreme Guru and translated into Kannada. St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, the founder of Carmelites of Mary Being resilient to its mission, the college Immaculate (CMI). It envisions to be a has been re-discovering its education leading-edge centre of global excellence standards and walks on its futuristic in legal education, research, and policy roadmap in order to bring Indian analysis, catalyzing through its Directive Principles of State Policies graduates and its innovative ideas, legal into life. reforms necessary to effectively serve the needs of the common people in Steering the Wheel of Transformation India. Standing at the helm of this transformation through CAIL's Guiding this transformative change in Fr. Dr. Davis Panadan, CMI educational objective is Fr. Dr. Davis Indian Law education is Fr. Dr. Davis Panadan Varghese CMI. Panadan CMI, Principal of Christ Academy Institute of Law(CAIL).With His educational qualifications include a an enriching experience of being a Bachelor of Theology, Philosophy, director of DVK Research Centre, he is Economics, and Law. His post-graduate unleashing the true potential of qualifications include LL.M. He also has a c a d e m i c e x c e l l e n c e a n d an M.Phil, Licentiate in Canon Law simultaneously inculcating educational from PIO Rome, and a Ph.D. degree ethics in the law community. from NLSIU Bangalore. Fr. Dr. Davis is the Academic Council Member of We at The Knowledge Review crossed Karnataka State Law University for the paths with Fr. Dr. Davis Panadan CMI to academic year 2021-22. He has served learn the inspiring story and more about as a Director of the Post Graduate Centre the college, its mission, and its at DVK during the year 2009 to 2012 contribution to enhance the educational and as a Director of DVK Research quality in the Indian Law space. Centre during the year 2012-2017. CAIL- The Centre of Excellence He has served as a finance administrator The institute has the mandate to deliver of DVK, Bangalore, during the year socially engaged legal education, 2012-15. He possesses teaching meeting the highest global academic and experience at the National University of professional standards. Juridical Sciences, Calcutta, in the subjects of Public International Law, Sharing insights about the college Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, and facility,Fr. Dr. Davis Panadan CMI says, Family Law. Fr. Dr. Davis is recipient of "Our classroom represents diversity and 28 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

31. Academic PROGRAMS Courses 5 years 5 years 5 years Integrated Integrated Integrated B.A., LL.B B.B.A., LL.B B.Com., LL.B Salient Features An Integrated course with An Integrated course An Integrated course that Poli?cal Science (Major), that includes Commerce aligns students interest in Sociology (Minor), Economics and Business the fields of Accoun?ng, (Minor) and other related Administra?on along Management, Finance, subjects to enable an efficient with the in-depth study Human Resource understanding of the law and of law and legislature. Management or its social implica?ons. Informa?on systems. 'Kempegowda Award' for a social This helps the students to get the benefit a wide range of subjects, both national worker from Bruhat Bangalore from innovation at CAIL. The add-on and international. Apart from this, the Mahanagara Palike in 2011. courses help the students to get the library has a good stock of all prescribed benefit of studying in a premier law and reference books on major and minor Christ Academy Group of Institutions is school. courses offered in the curriculum. indeed proud of Fr. Dr. Davis Panadan, who is the author of 13 law books Judicial Services Training is another Students have easy access to books, (Publisher: MPP House). innovation at CAIL. Training is given periodicals, and online journals round st from 1 year onwards to prepare students the clock through its digital library "All the written books are very good to write the Judicial Services services. Other unique services include- comprehensive Textbooks and Guides examination without any additional Scholarships, Village Sustainable for the students and faculty fraternity," cost. CAIL is the only law school in Development Programme, Mentorship says the Principal of CAIL. India that has made training for judicial Programme, Internship and Placements. service examination a part of its Enabling Students for a Bright Future curriculum, making it unique of its own The unique- 'Happiness Lab' at CAIL Being an affiliated college to KSLU, kind. aims to facilitate students' mental health Karnataka, CAIL has to follow the by conducting programs that help them syllabus prescribed by the University. In Facilitating Unique Features overcome difficult situations. order to bridge the gaps in the CAIL library houses a large collection of Professional counsellors are available at curriculum, CAIL has introduced 'Add books, journals, and periodicals. campus to address the concerns of the on Courses' on new and emerging areas. Students can refer to laws that deal with student community. 29 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

32. A c h i e v e m e n t s , A c c o l a d e s , Institute has won the third prize in the Ÿ FAITH IN GOD Accreditations, and Awards Asia-Pacific Moot Court Brief Writing Ÿ INTEGRITY OF CHARACTER th CAIL is only in its 5 year of existence. Competition. Ÿ R E S P E C T F O R E V E R Y Within this short span, its students have INDIVIDUAL won prizes at National Level Moot Envisioning the Future Ÿ PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE Court Competitions, International CAIL is guided by India's core Ÿ C O M M I T M E N T T O T H E Mediation Competition, and Model constitutional values to deliver socially COUNTRY Parliament. engaged legal education meeting the highest global academic and Being one of its own kind, CAIL has "One of our students is selected as the professional standards and directly been appreciated by a wide variety of Campus Ambassador by Bar and Bench engages with social challenges, s t u d e n t p o o l a n d a c a d e m i c to represent CAIL," says Fr. Dr. Davis. evaluating and responding, in particular, communities. There are multiple to the legal dimensions of globalization. academic and co-curricular activities CAIL has already made a mark in implemented in college that help publication by bringing out 47 books on The institute emphasizes its impact on students and teachers with a real-time law and non-law subjects within a short fostering a legal/justice system that understanding of the Indian Law span of 4 years. effectively meets the needs of the system and, at the same time, empower common people in India. The institution students and faculty with inter-cultural Adding more feathers of achievements stands by its core values. The prominent cohesion. to the Christ Academy Institute of Law ones are enlisted below: hall of fame, three students of the law 30 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

34. Indore Institute of Law Allowing Students to Explore Endless Opportunities of the Legal Paradigm With a perfect blend of academic teachings, practical ducation is all about understanding the requirements of the students and providing them training and extra-curricular activities, IIL ensures that an E with the opportunity to explore themselves. It incessant stream of knowledge flows unflinchingly and revolves around realizing the potential of every student and uninterrupted with the proliferating effulgence of allowing them to understand that they can bring massive meticulous learning by mentoring and providing consistent changes in society with their dedicated endeavors. opportunities. It is truly said that sometimes all it takes to make the most Mission, Vision, and Core Values of IIL significant change is a will to dream and visualize a future IIL was founded with a vision to be one of India's most different than the present. Indore Institute of Law (IIL) prominent law colleges. It has established itself as one of was established in 2003 with a similar vision. It is a the most recognized law colleges in the country. The community of like-minded individuals who have the vision institute is committed to providing the best platform for to bring innovation and development in the field of legal global legal education to students. The curriculum and education by sharing in-depth knowledge of the law and an courses are designed in order to give complete exposure to understanding of the growing demands of the legal industry. the students in both domestic and international law The institute creates an apt environment of learning through practices. its unique theoretical and empirical approach with the objective of achieving dynamic teaching and learning At IIL, students have the option to choose from a variety of processes. law courses, where they are offered complete law programs along with practical training and research papers to get an In a very short span of time, IIL garnered the recognition of all-round understanding of the law in detail. being the only institute in the private sector to offer all major law courses, i.e., B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A.LL.B. IIL is driven by the objective of forming a community (Hons.), B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) with Global and where people come together and respect the law and take an Transnational Exposure, LL.B.(Hons.), and LL.M. all under oath to use it in an honest way for the betterment of society. one roof. The institute has a vision of accomplishing the following: IIL provides a multitude of opportunities for students to Ÿ To be a globally reckoned institute harmonizing the choose the best possible opportunities for them in the legal concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.' education paradigm. The institute believes in the holistic Ÿ To yield just and humane competent legal professionals development of students by providing practical training and and responsible citizens who inculcate the building exposure in addition to the required classroom learning pillars of The Constitution, i.e., Justice, Equality, model. Fraternity, and Secularism. Ÿ To deliver equal opportunity for education. Ÿ To create a gateway for international advocacy to The institute has captured the spirit of transnational establish itself as a global centre of excellence for legal educational models for years and coordinated several education. international trips for the students. This includes trips to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Furthermore, IIL is also focused on its mission which Criminal Court (IIC), Hague, Netherlands, and an encompasses the following: educational tour to Hariot-Watt University and Middlesex University, Dubai, UAE. 32 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

35. Most Recognized Law Institutes of the Year, 2023 Some of the key features of this programme include: Ÿ Bridging the industry-academia gap through unique Ÿ International certification programmes. teaching pedagogy and capability enhancement Ÿ International educational tours. programs. Ÿ International summer/winter internship arrangements. Ÿ Establishment of centers of academic research and Ÿ Visit to the International Criminal Court and the excellence to contribute to research and bring International Court of Justice, Hague, Netherlands. innovation and evolved perceptions of legal knowledge. Ÿ Visit Parliament House, Supreme Court, High Courts, Ÿ Creating an ecosystem of research and innovation, District Courts, Tribunal Courts, Lok Adalat, etc. bringing academic excellence to the students. Ÿ International competitions – debate and extempore, Ÿ Establishing a Skill Development Cell to hone advocacy presentations, quizzes, Model United Nations (MUN), skills and to nurture legal professionals who contribute Moot Court Competitions, etc. to society. Ÿ The college has also organized guest lectures and Ÿ Imparting globalized knowledge, skills, and exposure in interactions with eminent personalities from the law the field of Alternate Dispute Resolution focused on field, including legal professionals, advocates, judges, avoiding denial of justice due to delay, thereby and chief justices from national and international courts, nurturing compassionate and competent professionals. ensuring the students get the best exposure and updates in the field of law. Allowing Students to Develop a Global Understanding of Law IIL offers students an excellent academic program, which allows them to understand essential concepts of law. Various courses endowed by the institute aim at unlocking the potential of every student so that they can successfully take on stiff challenges in the legal arena. IIL allows the The institute is commi?ed to students to opt for a five-year integrated law programme – B.B.A.LL.B. with Global and Transnational Exposure. providing the best platform for global legal education to students and the courses are designed in order to give complete exposure to the students in both domestic and international law practices. 33 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

36. The Driving Force of IIL graduation, IIL focuses on creating professional lawyers IIL is delivering excellent educational and career- who will uplift and lead India to be a progressive society. development opportunities to the students owing to the fervent leadership of Dr Akshay Kanti Bam, the Founder IIL has launched various projects in view of providing andChairman. He aims to promote legal education across global exposure to its student. The institute also offers the the globe and has successfully made it the first degree in best internship opportunities to its students so that they central India, where students are eager to make a career in accumulate real-time industry experience while studying. law. This beautifully constructed collaboration of knowledge and skills has made IIL a recognizable institute in India. It With an eye on the future, Dr Bam made IIL a hub for legal has registered its name in the global book of world records education in the country and has provided the students with for its notable journey. opportunities to interact with the global legal fraternity via workshops, conferences, and special lectures. He Opportunities to Explore the Extra-curricular understands that this will aid the students in gathering more IIL has always followed the legacy of many co-curricular information about the upcoming developments in the field and extra-curricular activities to help its students not only of law and the innovations surrounding it. get bookish knowledge but also provide exposure to hone their skills. It helps them to discover that special spark that Under Dr Bam's astute leadership, IIL has become one of makes them different from others. the leading private law colleges in the country and the number one private law college in Central India. To brush up their skills, IIL conducts many more competitions, which include the following: Providing Global Exposure to Ensure Overall Growth Ÿ Shri Genda Lal Bam Memorial International Debate Over the last 20 years of its illustrious history, IIL has been Competition helps in sharing ideas and thoughts about focusing on the overall growth of its student. The institute's the burning issue in the country faculty is carefully appointed for their knowledge, skills, Ÿ Shri Kanti Lal Bam International Model United Nations and shared love for the law. This approach has made it Conferencehelps to showcase the oratory skills and the unique in its foundation. Where other institutes focus on democratic process of the country D Dr r A Ak ks sh ha ay y K Ka an nt ti i B Ba am m Founder and Chairman, Indore Institute of Law We have always been adaptive to the latest technological advances in the education system to reduce the learning complexity.

37. number one in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Ÿ The International Lex Bonanzais an annual law fest that Rajasthan. helps in honing legal skills with varieties of competitions and participation from around the globe IIL has always contributed towards strengthening the legal Ÿ Smt. Nirmala Devi Bam Memorial International Moot fraternity by nurturing 18,000+ alumni who are now Court Competitionis another flagship event for law working as legal professionals. It has produced 72 civil students to showcase their advocacy skills. judges, 2 DSPs, 1 SP, 1 Member of Legislative Assembly from Agar, 1 Member of Parliament from Dewas Numerous students have benefited to date under student Constituency, 1 JAG, and numerous ADPOs and exchange programs. IIL provides a certificate of Academicians. participation, which helps the students to earn credit scores. It also assists the students in getting good marks in the Furthermore, IIL has received many awards, which include subject. With the objective of inculcating better leadership the following: quality among the students, the institution has set up many Ÿ The Most Promising Law College in M.P. by Brands clubs and societies which are entirely governed by the Academy in the year 2015. students themselves. Ÿ Excellence in Education Awards 2016 for Brand of the year. Shaping the Students' Careers Ÿ My FM/IDA King awards for the best Educational IIL presides over the overall development of every student building of Central India Consecutively in the year to land them not just a befitting career but also an 2012-2013-2014-2015. opportunity to grow in the competitive world. For that, it Ÿ Best Concrete Structure in Private Sector Constructions has tie-ups with many law firms and corporates where the Award in 2014 by Ultra Tech. students can get hands-on practical exposure and get a better knowledge of the subject. Nurturing the Leaders of the Legal Arena IIL had a very humble beginning. However, it has always The institute also conducts a series of webinars and had a clear vision of creating professional lawyers who will seminars regularly. The management believes that the need uplift and lead India to be a progressive society. The for education over the online platform is vast. IIL focuses institute offers its students the best environment to study on the short-term certification program in association with and develop their skills. LedX - Legal Education by Xperts, where students can access the course material virtually from any location. IIL has been adaptive to the latest technological advances in These online training programs are catered to individuals the education system to reduce learning complexity. The where the students get personalized, practical, and industry- institute provides a well-equipped and high-tech computer based learning from expert mentors with one on one lab, a library with the latest editions of books, journals, and mentorship programs. databases, a sophisticated moot court, well-furnished thematic and interactive classrooms, and internships and Success Saga placements. It also ensures that the students are engaged in The institute has been striving hard to cater to quality legal productive activities so that they can develop holistically. education since 2003. As an outcome, it has been ranked

38. Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Legal Education 36 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

39. Law and Arts reativity has long been seen as can often be difficult to interpret a defining feature of legal without creative approaches. C C education, but only recently have the two become intertwined. One way that creativity has impacted Today, creativity and legal education legal education is through are inextricably linked, with the interdisciplinary study. Students must incorporation of creative means of now think outside of discrete areas like analysis and problem solving into criminal or business law to gain a more traditional courses becoming comprehensive understanding of how increasingly popular. There is an ever- different subjects interact and shape growing need for innovative thinking each other. This shift can be credited within the field to keep up with largely to increasing globalization and changing laws and regulations, which technological advances that have 37 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

40. practitioners had limited access Here are a few ways in which necessitated a knowledge base beyond information sources due solely manual creativity can be incorporated into what traditional educational processes. legal education: frameworks provide. Law students can be taught to apply Another way in which creativity has Lateral Thinking creative problem-solving techniques to impacted legal education is through its Lateral thinking exercises help bring legal problems. This could involve emphasis on critical thinking skills. In out these unique relations between brainstorming, visualization, or other today's world there are numerous seemingly unrelated concepts thus creative techniques to generate potential approaches one could take allowing learners broaden their thought innovative solutions. towards any given problem – from processes outside confinements pure ethical theories to economic principles logic build better arguments support Legal concepts can be difficult to – necessitating an ability on behalf of conclusions decided upon previously grasp, but visual and artistic students to think critically about their mentioned methodologies. representation can help. Using options before making decisions. Legal diagrams, infographics, and other educators must therefore not only Creative Lawyering visual aids can help students instill knowledge but also help students Creative lawyering involves going understand legal concepts more easily. develop ways for them to approach above beyond using strategies typical complex issues in novel ways beyond strategies employed by peers ensure Encouraging collaboration and established protocols. success client's case though means teamwork among law students can unconventional methods improving promote creativity. By working Keeping the Artistic Side Alive chances achieving favorable outcome together, students can generate new Creativity allows students the far surpassing usual expectations. ideas and approaches to legal opportunity to express themselves problems. artistically while still gaining important Design Thinking knowledge related directly or indirectly Design Thinking goes yet step further Engaging law students in experiential relevant for their future careers as employing human centered design learning activities, such as simulations lawyers or advocates; this discipline- techniques create solutions problems or role-playing exercises, can bridging capability creates exciting faced existing clients potential new encourage creative thinking and opportunities for both teachers and customers doing so allows great deal problem-solving. pupils alike. Creative activities such as insight reach audiences ideas creating logos, designing websites, effectively deliver services users really Encouraging law students to explore developing marketing campaigns all need other disciplines, such as the arts, allow those studying Law an literature, or design, can inspire opportunity not just learn facts by rote Incorporating Creativity in Law creative thinking and provide a fresh but also understand how various topics Education perspective on legal issues. relate together in practice. The intersection of creativity and legal education can be a fascinating area of Incorporating creativity into legal In addition, technology can be used as exploration. Legal education is education can help law students part of a creative process whereby traditionally focused on analytical and develop the skills and mindset needed software tools such as databases aid logical reasoning, while creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing lawyers when analyzing cases similar involves originality, innovation, and legal landscape. As new legal ones from past providing valuable imagination. However, incorporating challenges arise, lawyers with creative insights into how decisions were creativity into legal education can problem-solving skills will be better reached previously thus helping enhance legal reasoning and problem- equipped to navigate these challenges determine appropriate outcomes based solving skills, foster innovation in legal and find innovative solutions. on precedent data points such insight practice, and prepare lawyers to would simply not be available if address emerging legal issues. 38 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

42. The School of Law and Legal Affairs (SLLA) Aiming for the Be?erment of the Society “'Law', a word if looked up in the seen as ones who stand for individuals under the guidance of Prof. Dr Manu dictionary, says the set of official rules and protect their rights. As easy as it Singh, the Director of the school and and if used by someone is a protector." might sound, the actual job requires a has created a place for itself. lot of study, knowledge, analysing ociety has always needed rules power, and perspective, qualities that Let us have an insightful look at this and morals to function could only be developed. amazing law school and know more S effectively and efficiently. Ever about it. since the beginning of civilisation, As one of the largest legal professions these rules were not called laws but in the world, Indian law is one of the Journey Since Inspection rather ethics and morals. However, most pursued careers in the nation, The School of Law and Legal Affairs with lots of changes, a fleet of with numerous law schools. However, (SLLA) was established in 2010 and centuries, and different rules, India it is a responsibility to create a has been approved by the Bar Council came on the constitutional pages of the responsible future for the judicial of India (BCI) and UGC MOOCs. It is British Empire. This era introduced the system. a constituent unit of Noida courtroom of justice and words of the International University founded by law to Indians, forming the basis of the One of the schools that tried to Maruti Educational Trust. The modern-day court and judicial system. shoulder the responsibilities is 'The university is approved by University School of Law and Legal Affairs Grants Commission (UGC) and Today, law is seen as a protective layer (SLLA)' with the aim of creating an consists total 11 schools in different to guard the rights and to ensure that individual leading to the betterment of fields. there are 'The Lawyers'. They could be society. The school has flourished SLLA strives to evolve and impart comprehensive “ legal education and achieve excellence, along with promoting advanced studies and research in all “ branches of law. 40 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

43. Most Recognized Law Institutes of the Year, 2023 SLLA was established with an aim to Mission: Learning to Abide generation of students who possess the offer legal education by providing an The institution believes in intellectual genius, moral environment for all law aspirants to disseminating legal knowledge in a consciousness, and social improve in the stream of legal studies resourceful way to help the nation's responsibility to ensure the Rule of and the legal system for the betterment development. To achieve this Law. The intention is to develop this of society. It offers varied integrated objective, the SLLA strives to evolve not just locally but also propagate the programs such as Bachelor of Business and impart comprehensive legal same globally. Administration- Bachelor of Law education and achieve excellence, (BBA LLB) and Bachelor of Arts- along with promoting advanced studies Being an institution for legal studies, it Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) as Honors and research in all branches of law. believes that the onus to show the way programs. Additionally, the institute to integrate the rule of law within the also offers LLB and Master of Law It sensitizes the students of law society and remove any discrimination (LLM) at the PG level. regarding the various socio-legal issues with respect to person, property, or of the country and inculcates cultural, community in the society rests with it. SLLA has highly qualified and legal, and ethical values in students experienced faculty with advanced with a view to foster the Rule of Law With such a vision, SLLA is the perfect degrees in law from renowned Central and the objectives enshrined in the ground for Judges, Legislators, and and State Universities. This creates an Constitution of India. Public Servants in the making who opportunity for students to be guided would form part of the governing by experts. The students are further Apart from this, the school looks system in the future. "We endeavour to refined by the inclusion of various forward to raising legal awareness in make them best in whatever activities preparing them to stand in the the community for greater social and constructive they do and polish them real court. economic justice, combining quality into professionals who would make a education with the necessary input of mark in the legal area," says Prof. Located within the premises of the Manu Singh. practical training, and preparing NIU, the institute has access to a state- students for a variety of legal and law- of-the-art campus, Wi-Fi facility, well- related careers. maintained hostels, library, and an ultra-modern Yamuna Express Vision of Responsibilities Educational Hub (YEEH), making the SLLA works towards the growth, environment just perfect for students. development, and formation of a 41 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

44. The Featured person Apart from these achievements, she The course enables the student to Prof. Dr Manu Singh, the Dean of has authored 'Lectures Notes on understand the various theories and SLLA, has been a faculty of some of Constitutional Law' published in 2019 concepts which deal with the sources the most recognised law schools in the and 'The Code of Criminal Procedure, of law; an in-depth understanding of country, including Gitarattan 1973' published in 2020. Her research the concept of neither legal practice International Business School, Amity paper, 'The Right to Elementary nor legal education can be a purposive University, and Swami Vivekanand Education in India: Connotations and activity. Subharti University. Reflections,' is a knowledgeable document for the members of the law The introduction of the course has She has contributed immensely to community. provided students with a fundamental imparting quality legal education and base of the concepts relating to law. An has been conferred with Academic Dr Singh commands exceptional initial understanding of the legal Excellence Award by Droit Penal: research skills and has been a great system will help students in acquiring Indian Law Journal on Crime and orator. She continuously inspires the ability to think rationally. Criminology. She has attended, students to expand their horizons and participated in, and chaired both has been very successful in enabling Understanding Law Globally National as well as International young minds to utilize their full The Centre for Juridical Studies was Seminars numerous times. potential. established at SLLA in 2002 to impart training of special Law Papers the Dr Singh has also looked after the legal From Coal to Diamond BA.LL.B. along with assimilation, aid clinics and camps organised under The course frame of SLLA is built to creation, and dissemination of the guidance and supervision of the acquaint the student with knowledge in the field of legal Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services understanding the legal terms and education. It aims at contributing Authority for spreading socio-legal concepts which are routinely used in toward social development and the awareness. She has conducted many the legal profession. It also enables the nation-building process by inculcating workshops to spread awareness about students to develop a sense of the values of good citizenship, national the fundamental rights of oppressed professionalism. unity, and integrity. It also looks and downtrodden sections of society. toward the training and development of human resources, thereby providing 42 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

45. employment opportunities and scope Apart from this, legal literacy camps, which was held in the Parliament of for social development. debates, seminars, legal counselling, India on the 16th of April, 2022. Along public speaking, poster making, street with this, the university backed the Preparing the Lawyers plays, and liaison with Legal Services Consolation award by holding the Law as a field requires a lot more than Authorities are organized. immediate 4th position amongst the 24 education within books. SLLA suffices Universities across the states of Uttar this demand of the field and creates a The institution supports its students in Pradesh and Uttarakhand on the basis strong base for its students to stand in writing papers and publishing articles of quite satisfactory performances by the field. The school organises Moot in journals, which stands of special the speakers. Court exercises to offer students an importance to the students. opportunity to hone their oratory, Envisioning the Future analytical, and research skills, building Preparing the Base SLLA, as a Law School, invests in up their confidence and teaching them To provide appropriate guidance and imparting knowledge and skills that are basic etiquette required in a real court. insight into the field, SLLA arranges relevant to legal practice and is Moot Court competitions provide law monthly guest lectures by renowned interested in understanding the current students with a practical and realistic Advocates, Retired Judges, Eminent state of legal practice and the skills way of learning and acquiring skills for Jurists, and Legal Luminaries from the required of young lawyers. a better future as proficient lawyers. Legal fraternity on a mandatory basis to share their wisdom and practical The institution plays an integral role in With the aim to spread legal awareness skills with students. Apart from these, realising the mission of the university. among students and people at large, the Career Counselling Sessions and The students are taught the practical Legal Aid & Services Clinic at SLLA Placement Sessions are conducted for aspects of the law, with practitioners addressing the students on various inducts students to use their knowledge students on a regular basis. of the law to provide free legal aid to aspects of the law. Further, the law those who are most in need of it Achievements Through Years subjects are integrated with other through various media. The Legal Aid The institution has seen success subjects helping students to obtain a functions that it performs are numerous times; however, it takes most multi-disciplinary perspective in their preventive, remedial, activist, and of the pride in the success of its research, writing, and analysis. reformative. students and vice versa. SLLA looks forward to partnering with The students at the school have the engineering school and offering represented it at the National niche courses in cyber security for law Environmental Youth Parliament 2022, students. The institution has “ seen success numerous times; however, it takes most of the pride in the success of its students and “ vice versa. 43 | March 2023 | www.theknowledgereview.com

46. Make IT Let your Imagination Run Wild

48. 2022-23