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5 YEAR B.A.LL.B INTEGRATED LAW PROGRAMME

ABOUT GLS LAW COLLEGE

GLS Law College, a new venture of the Gujarat Law Society fostering excellence in Legal Education is a premier destination for students interested in establ ish ing a lucrative career in Law and aiming to become torch bearers of Justice. Launched in the academic year 2015-16, GLS Law College has emerged as the most preferred destination for legal education.

The college has an advantage of senior and well experienced faculty members in the field of Law. The senior practicing advocates also c o n t r i b u te i n te a c h i n g a n d providing experiential learning to law aspirants . The teaching pedagogy includes: classroom discussions, case studies, interactive presentations, guest lectures, expert sessions, seminars, conferences, and case law methods coupled with intensive practical training through moot courts.

It is worthy to note that GLS Law College, in its 5th year of establishment has successfully ventured in all possible educational arenas by organizing International Conferences, National Moot Court Competitions, National Sports Fest, various seminars at National and International level. It has now become the epicenter where knowledge liberates; ideas are conceptualized and shaped into existence.

The integrated B.A.LL.B programme at GLS Law College offers a 5 years (10 Semester) curriculum. The college is affiliated to Gujarat University and the course is recognized and approved by the Bar Council of India. The minimum eligibility to get enrolled under this curriculum is clearance of 12th grade exam regardless of the stream selected. The college offers 120 seats accommodating 60 seats per division.

Objectives of the Programme

• To develop awareness pertaining to the problems in society and deal with them effectively

• To get enriched in the skills of discipline, creativity and critical thinking

• To assimilate the broader aspects of legal and inter-disciplinary skills

• To instill rigorous professional ethics

• To spread legal literacy to all the diverse population of the community

INTEGRATED B.A. LL.B Programme

• Utmost importance is given to the holistic development of the student

• Professional skills are polished through frequent special lectures taken by dignitaries practicing at courts and associated with other law enforcement profession.

• Oral skills are honed through various public speaking competitions.

• Overall emphasis is laid on scholastic and non-scholastic activities.

WHY GLS LAW COLLEGE

CAMPUS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The college campus is spread over 8 acres land. The campus has well-equipped classes, computer laboratory, Moot Court Hall, Sports Ground and Auditorium.

AcademicActivities…

• It aims at enhancing the analytical and argumentative skills of the students.

• It is through moot court exercises, the student learns the art of researching, storing information

accurately and crafts the memorial.

• Mooting has a positive impact on the reasoning skills

• It makes a student familiar with the procedures and functioning of the courts.

• It develops the skill of oral advocacy.

Moot Court Exercises

• Convoys the students to cultivate the ability to articulate in a persuasive manner.

• It gives sufficient opportunities to master skill of confidence

• Develops the expertise to observe verbal and non-verbal reactions

• It develops the ability to listen, comprehend and then respond meticulously.

Debate

• It gives a practical perspective to the theoretical conceptsdiscussed in classrooms

• It provides a platform where students and professionals meet to ameliorate knowledge pertaining to the subject

Special lectures

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL LECTURES BY EXPERTS

Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. R. ShahJudge, Supreme Court of India

Padma Shri Ujjwal NikamSpecial Public Prosecutor, Maharashtra

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ashutosh ShastriJudge, High Court of Gujarat

Ms. Anju SharmaPrincipal Secretary,Higher & Technical Education, Gujarat State

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Peter Mohan Maithree PeirisFormer Chief Justice,Supreme Court of Sri Lanka

Prof. Dr. Krystein ComplakWroclaw University, Poland

Lord Shri Bhikhu Parekh,Labour Member,House of Lords, UK

Mr. Keshav KumarDirector, Anti Corruption BureauState Government of Gujarat

Shri Tushar MehtaSolicitor General of India

Hon'ble Mr. Justice D. N. PatelChief Justice, Delhi High Court

Hon'ble Mr. Justice A. G. UraizeeJudge, High Court of Gujarat

Hon'ble Mr. Justice V. M. PancholiJudge, High Court of Gujarat

Ms. Geetha JohriFormer DGP, Gujarat

Ms. Rekha SharmaChairperson,National Commission of Women

N. Damali PetermanCEO, Breakthrough ADR & Damali Law

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Adarsh Kumar GoelChairperson,National Green Tribunal (NGT), India

Mr. Satya S. TripathiUN Assistant Secretary-Generaland Head of New York Office, UNEP

Hon’ble (Dr.) Justice Kaushal ThakerJudge,High Court of Judicature, Allahabad

Prof. (Dr.) M.K. RameshProfessor of Law,National Law School of India Uni. Bangalore

Dr. H. C. Sharatchandra Member, Expert Appraisal Committee,Infra - 2 Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India

Shri Sanjay Upadhyay Advocate, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi

Padma Shri M.C. MehtaPublic Interest Attorney

Ms. Victoria ShroffCanadian Lawyer & Professor

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

GLS Law College, organized An International Conference on “Green Justice: Contemporary Challenges of Environment & Sustainable Development” on February, 29 and March 1, 2020. With global warming reaching at an alarming stage, the theme of the conference focused on protecting the “Magna Matar” through thought provoking special lectures, plenary sessions and paper presentations under a number of tracks and sub-tracks.

The conference witnessed participations from more than 14 countries and 11 states. There were over 192 number of papers presented under various technical sessions.

The inauguration of the conference endorsed the presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel – Chairperson, NGT, India and Mr. Satya S. Tripathi, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Head of New York Office, UNEP.

The resource speakers for the plenary sessions were distinguished and professors of illustrious colleges and famed environmental lawyers.

The valedictory function of the conference endorsed the presence of one man enviro-legal brigade Padma Shri M.C.Mehta – Public Interest Attorney.

NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION

Commemorating the centennial birth anniversary of Shri Indravadan Maneklal Nanavati – a legal stalwart. GLS Law College like every year organized Shri I.M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition from January 17th to 19th, 2020. 32 teams from 15 states of India comprising of 96 budding lawyers from various National Law Universities and eminent law colleges had participated in this competition.

The preliminary and quarter final round were judged by Guests: Hon'ble Mr. Justice A. G. Uraizee, Judge, High Court of Gujarat and Hon'ble Mr. Justice V. M. Pancholi, Judge, High Court of Gujarat. This indeed presented a golden opportunity for budding lawyers across India to present themselves and get guided by such eminent personalities before the beginning of their professional careers.

Law is a profession wherein certain skills are required and it is through internships that the skills taught in class get polished. While interning, the students will be able to apply the practical aspect of the theories learnt into the professional setting under the guidance and supervision of both a professional staff member and a college faculty advisor.

Objectives of Internship Programme

• To provide students with the necessary information for developing their careers and for defining professional strategies in future.

• To analyze problems involving legal issues, principles and rules.

• To enhance proficiency in demonstrating legal terminology and learning of a particular area of law.

• A broader understanding of the legal profession and legal processes.

• To make students aware of career alternatives.

Classification of Internship

SEMESTER-I

Second Year (Semester III & IV)

Third Year (Semester V & VI)

Fourth Year (Semester VII & VIII)

Fifth Year (Semester IX & X)

First Year (Semester I & II) SEMESTER-I

Trial Court (Criminal)

Trial Court (Civil)

High Court / Supreme Court

Law Firms / Corporate Office

Non-Government Organization / Social Sector

INTERNSHIP

The mutual trustful relationship between the faculty and students is what strengthens the placement cell. The committee aims at ensuring a transparent, trustworthy and accountable liaison between the prospective recruiters and the students. The committee thrives to cater to the best by understanding the needs of the students as well as the market.

The policies made and the decisions taken are done on the basis of varied interests of the students, their academic performances, achievements, constraints of time, market volatility and similar other factors.

The committee being aware of the expectations of the recruiters hones the students to maximize the potential of each individual of the batch.

PLACEMENT

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NATIONAL SPORTS FEST

Titanium Jural is conferred as one of the biggest national sports fest with college speculating 28 teams participating in it. GLS Law College hosted the sports fest from 17th to 28th October, 2019. Titanium Jural is the upshot of an immensely dedicated and conscientious team working together for the success of this mega event.

The magnificent event was inaugurated by the presence of Mr. Parthiv Patel, Cricketer and Mr. Geet Sethi, Billiard Player.

The Titanium Jural Sports fest provided the young and dynamic students with the opportunities to show case their flair in areas apart from academics. It also provided players the platform to exhibit the sportsman spirit among the many other traits.

Titanium Jural Fest

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Legal Aid Clinic is a student initiative activity orchestrated to provide legal aid, advice and legal literacy to every citizen. It aims at providing equal and reasonable access to justice.

Legal Aid Clinic

Environmental Law ClinicEnvironmental Law Clinic was orchestrated to provide a platform to reach out to people and spread awareness related to protecting the “Mother Nature”

Initiatives under Environmental Law Clinics include:

STUDENTSACHIEVEMENTS(2019-20)

Rhishika Srivastva (Student of third year) received Principal M.D. Pancholi Gold medal at the 68th Annual Convocation of Gujarat University for securing highest Marks in Jurisprudence in the academic year 2019- 20

Devanshi Desai (Student of second year) received a gold medal for her outstanding academic performance at the 68th Gujarat University.

Aaditya Dave, Monarch Pandya and Kirtan Patel secured the winning trophy in the National Moot court Competition hosted by Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur

Shekhar Khandelwal (VIII), Shaisha Dhawan (VI) and Sambodhi Batnagar (VIII) bagged the 2nd Runners Up Trophy and a cash prize of Rs 7000 at A National Moot Court Competition organised by Shankaroa Chavan Law College, Pune

Yash Gupta, Namrata Dalal and Mohsin Shaikh secured the winning trophy in State Level Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition organised by Institute of Law, Parul University, Vadodara.

Mohsin Shaikh, bagged the Best Advocate Trophy at the State Level Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition organised by Institute of Law, Parul University, Vadodara.

Academic

Sports

Secured the position of 2nd runner up in Cricket at Vijay Sports Fest, organised by Karnavati University - February, 2020

Bagged Fair Play award at Junoon Sport's Fest organised by IISM Mumbai - January, 2020

First Runner up in Basketball at Intra College Competition organised by Gujarat University - September, 2019.

Cultural

Nandini Hirani (Semester 4), Pooja Brahmbhatt (Semester 2) secured position in first phase of National Level Debate Competition, 'Swabhiman'.

Nandini Hirani (Semester 4) got selected individually for working on a national project of POSCO Act, as a part of selection on the oratory skills. The debate team will represent the college and state at Delhi in the month of May for the final phase of Debate Competition.

Sabodhi Bhatnagar (Semester 7), Ananya Nair (Semester 5), Pooja Brahmbhatt (Semester 1) bagged first prize in debate at Vishleshan – The National Level Management Event.

Shyam Naik (Semester 9) secured first position in Group Discussion at Vishleshan – The National Level Management Event.

Helly Panchal (Semester 3) secured first position for book review at Vishleshan – The National Level Management Event.

Kavya Jhawar (Semester 7) and Arpit Katariya (Semester 7) secured third position in spin the yard event at Vishleshan – The National Level Management Event.

Fun Day Celebration at GLS Law College was clubbed with generous donation by students and faculty members to spread happiness amongst the deprived section of the society.

Human Rights Day celebration was marked by making short film on Gandhian Ideology and a special lecture of Mr. Ved Prakash Gautam, UNICEF and Ms. Mittal Patel, Secretary, Vicharta Samuday Samarthan Manch. The lecture focused on Child Protection.

Community Succour

Course Offered :5 Years Integrated Law Programme; B.A.LL.B

Eligibility :H.S.C. (10+2 or its equivalent) in any stream with

minimum 45% in General Category,minimum 43% in OBC Category,

and minimum 40% in case of SC/ST Category.

Seats : 120 Seats. (60 seats per division)

Medium of Instruction : English

Uniform :White Shirt, Black Trousers, Black Blazer,

Black Tie, White Socks & Black Shoes.(ONLY ON SATURDAY & SPECIAL EVENTS)

Free Counselling :11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All weekdays

(except Sunday and Public Holiday)

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