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Top 10 Promising Law Colleges in India - 2025
Law colleges in India have historically contributed greatly to its legal system and to building a future of legal professionals committed to justice. Law colleges across the country provide a range of legal education options, including integrated undergraduate programs, master’s level programs, and diplomas in law. In light of the growing demand for skilled lawyers, the legal education system in India has moved away from a traditional model of classroom-based learning to a more comprehensive form of education that integrates legal theory with practical experience and exposure. In most of the law colleges in India, the curriculum focuses on some of the most important legal fields, including constitutional law, criminal law, corporate law, intellectual property rights, and international law.
In addition to their studies, students are exposed to real-world legal issues through moot courts, debates, legal aid clinics, and their own externships with law firms, courts, or corporate houses, which integrate practice with theory and develop students’ essential skills around research, drafting, advocacy, and negotiation. The law college in India is recognized by the Bar Council of India, and it is the authority that is responsible for the system of legal education and the standards of quality. During their journey of several years, some institutions have established a reputation for producing lawyers, judges, academicians, and policy officials of high calibre.
Due to globalization, a large number of colleges have begun to offer courses on international law practices, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. The study of a general law degree in India is directly linked to the practice of law in courts/law firms, but it also opens new ways to incorporate public services and international organizations. Law schools are transforming themselves more and more from being traditional to versatile, in an ever-increasing demand for lawyers, as they are adopting ways that support career prospects in the legal field.
This issue of Higher Education Review talks about some of the professionally managed colleges in the country, which has been nurtured with best technical and professional infrastructure and assistance from efficient and skilled faculties ensuring delivery of quality higher education and research. This issue spotlights a list of ‘Top 10 Promising Law Colleges in India - 2025’, the list has been crafted by a team of Industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and the Higher Education Review editorial team.
Top 10 Promising Law Colleges in India - 2025
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College |
Management |
Description |
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BVDU New Law College
Pune
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Prof. Dr. Shivajirao Kadam, Pro Chancellor | Delivers courses like BA LLB and BBA LLB, with good faculty and national/ international placement opportunities in firms, courts, and NGOs |
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Government Law College
Mumbai
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Dr. Asmita A Vaidya, Principal | Offers legal education programs like BA LLB, 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, LLM, and PhDs, often with a reputation for academic excellence and practical legal training |
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ILS Law College
Pune
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Vaijayanti Joshi, Director - Academic & Administration | The college offers various programs, including LLB and LLM and provides extensive facilities and an emphasis on both theory and practice |
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Kishinchand Chellaram Law College
Mumbai
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Dr. Niranjan L Hiranandani, President | Offers undergraduate legal education LLB and engages students in practical legal training through moot courts, mock trials, clinical legal education, clientcounseling, and frequent guest lectures & workshops |
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Maharashtra National Law University
Mumbai
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Prof. Dr. Dilip Ukey, Vice-Chancellor | The university offers a five-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.) program, postgraduate LLM degrees, including a specialized LLM. in Investment and Securities Law |
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National Law School of India University
Bangalore
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Prof. Dr. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice Chancellor | Offers a range of academic programmes, including the integrated Bachelor of Arts (BA) LLB (Hons) and the standalone 3-Year LLB (Hons) at the undergraduate level |
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Prestige Institute of Management & Research
Gwalior
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Dr Rakhi Singh Chouhan, Principal (Department. of Law) | Offers BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, and a two-year LLM with specializations in Criminal, Constitutional, and Business Law, with a focus on interdisciplinary knowledge |
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Rizvi Law College
Mumbai
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Adv. Rubina Akhtar Hasan Rizvi, Director | Provides legal education with facilities like a library, online resources, and a moot court hall, supporting student development through internships and campus placements |
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Symbiosis Law School
Pune
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Prof. Dr. S B Mujumdar, Founder & President | Provides integrated and postgraduate law programs across multiple campuses, emphasizing moot courts, internships, and career development to prepare students for impactful roles in the legal field |
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Vijaybhoomi University
Raigad
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Nitesh Kumar, Professor | Offers a BBA LLB program with a curriculum that includes modules on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, SEBI guidelines, and insolvency, preparing graduates for both courtrooms and boardrooms |