The Higher Education Review

The commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, Indore, for its rich history, hybrid culture, architectural splendor and quality of education, today boast of a young and vibrant students' population. Endowed with several prestigious educational institutions assuring unmatched opportunities, the city has evolved into a melting pot for the student community. Established under the Icon Education Society (I.E.S), Indore Institute of Law (IIL), which has been ranked 13th in top Private Law Colleges of the country and 5th in West Zone by the Week Hansa Research Survey, is one such center of excellence in the city which is ardently fanatical to offer a specialized, high quality law education for professionals and law aspirants, coupled with all basic infrastructure facilities. Affiliated to the Bar Council of India & Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, IIL is the first independent and exclusive College of Law in Indore.

Nurturing its primary mission to "Advance and Disseminate learning and knowledge of law" and to make legal process an efficient instrument of social development, the institute envisions to emerge as a premier center for legal education and research. The institute offers both graduate and post-graduate courses to the students' viz. B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), LL.B.(Hons.) and LL.M., along with short-term diploma and certificate courses such as Diploma in Corporate Laws, Diploma in Environment Law, Certification course in "Introduction to Drafting" and so on, which are designed to render the students with substantial academics and practical exposure, enabling them to develop wholesomely. The institute since its establishment has been actively working for achieving its goals and identifying varied efforts, numerous organizations have honored IIL over the years.

The achievements and recognitions includes Excellence In Indian Education Awards 2017 for Best Brand of the Year, conferred as the India's only Law College which created world record in Golden Book of World Records USA for Conducting Animal Moot Court, received the Best Private Law College of the Year 2016 M.P. by Mr. Sandeep Patil, Ex Cricketer & Chief Selector BCCI, to name a few. Believing that the students are a pivotal constitute of the institute, IIL provides them an opportunity to be a part of the management by constituting various students societies, which are meant to be controlled and worked by the students. The nine societies managed by the students namely Moot court society, Alumni society, election commission, legal aid society, literary society, sports society, online society, event management society and placement society, renders the students a sense of confidence to confront the real legal world.

"Nurturing its primary mission to "Advance and Disseminate learning and knowledge of law" and to make legal process an efficient instrument of social development, Indore Institute of Law envisions to emerge as a premier center for legal education and research"

Following a Holistic Approach

Understanding the continued importance of legal research skills in practice, IIL has strengthened the research base of its students through boosting them to indulge in robust research activities. The institute provides a wonderful platform to the students for grooming their research acumen through its series of publications viz. the legal voice of India - the Law Journal (ISSN No. 22778454), Nyay Disha (Monthly Newsletter) and Udgam Vigyati (Journal of Law & Management). The faculty members of IIL, who are themselves quite involved in taking up research activities, motivates the students to comprehend the subject matter by embracing deep and explicit knowledge. Adding another feather to its cap of success, IIL has signed an MOU with Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

Situated in a lush green campus spread over 7 acres, the institute's

world-class facilities aids the students greatly in pursuing learning with a theoretical and empirical approach in a suitable and positive environment. From well-furnished AC classrooms to an E-library with e-resources like Manupatra, SSCe and Moot court hall to sports grounds, the institute renders assistance to the students in every possible manner. Along with research and regular class activities, the students of IIL are also encouraged to undertake summer and winter internship where they can apply their knowledge and skills in a professional setting outside the classroom. This attempt utterly helps in bridging the gap between the industry and academics, enabling the students to have a close look at the industry and professional life. Notably, the institute also renders the opportunity for its 4th-year students to visit an International court of justice (Hague, Netherlands).

Expanding the horizon of learning and letting the students explore their boundaries, IIL with its National Law Fest "LEX BONANZA" every year, makes it feasible for students to participate in legal battle with other law aspirants. The fest consists of Moot court competition, Parliamentary debate, street play, judgment writing and so on. Placing its students in organizations like Kotak Mahindra Bank, Laxyo Energy Ltd., Indore, Bharti Infratel Ltd., Indore, and many more, IIL is undoubtedly standing upon its promises and setting a benchmark in administering high-quality legal education through creating seasoned law professionals.