Firstof all this university is the heart of all the students who are willing to pursue law graduation. And it has all the necessary basic infrastructural facilities and well equipped with all the like minded people as well highly qualified lecturers who not only concentrate on academics of students but also provide them with stage for various co- curricular activities by conducting moot courts, seminars, fests, cultural programmes and many other things.
The Karnataka State law University hubli has an really red iconic building which looks similar to court, which is considered to be mother of 108 colleges which are under it's affiliation. It has more than18 classrooms each of 60 students capacity. It is well equipped with all the necessary facilities like clean drinking water, an Auditorium, CCTV cameras, tight security, huge library open for 12hrs, wifi campus, average playground and has both boys and girls hostel with tight security.
Yes solving mock tests is really important as it helps you to judge where do you stand and makes you realize what else you need to study or what you have already covered. You can understand the pattern of the paper and syllabus more properly.
To get admission in 3 year LLB course, you need to get less than 45% marks. You have scored very less marks in your Graduation and to get admission in LLB course you have to apply for the CLAT Examination. CLAT stands for Common Law Admission Test and this examination is conducted by 14 National Law Schools/Universities for admissions to their under-graduate and post graduate degree programmes LL.B & LL.M.
the eligibility criteria of LLB is passed graduation in any discipline securing 45% aggregate, in case of reserved categories there is relaxation of 5%, admission to three years LLB is strictly based on the merit of the qualifying examination,
The 3-year LLB (Hons) is a full-time programme. Admission to the programme is on the basis of all-India National entrance test (NLSAT-LLB). The Academic Year usually commences on July 1. Please note, 75% attendance is mandated for each course offered under the programme.
The maximum intake for the 3-year LL.B (Hons.) programme in the Academic Year 2024-25 is 120 and ONLY students qualifying as per the criteria set out below will be admitted. Admission to the programme will be through an all-India written admissions test, the National Law School Admissions Test (NLSAT-LLB).
Part A of the NLSAT-LLB paper will consist of Multiple-Choice Questions, and shall be for a maximum of 75 marks. Each question will be of one mark. 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer, and for each unanswered question. Part A of the NLSAT-LLB will consist of questions relating to (a) Comprehension; (b) Current Affairs; and (c) Critical reasoning.
Part A will constitute the first stage of the admissions process. A rank list of candidates will be prepared based on their performance in Part A of the NLSAT-LLB. To be eligible for evaluation of Part B of the NLSAT-LLB paper, a candidate should have secured more than zero marks in Part A of the paper.
From amongst these eligible candidates, Part B of the NLSAT-LLB answer scripts will be evaluated in a ratio of 1:5 based on performance in Part A. That is, five candidates per seat available will qualify for evaluation of Part B of the examination.
Part B shall consist of subjective questions which shall be for a maximum of 75 marks. A fresh and final rank list shall be prepared based on the cumulative performance in Parts A and B of the NLSAT-LLB. Offers of admission shall be made according to this final rank list subject to the candidate satisfying the following conditions:
(a) Legal Aptitude/Reasoning (60 marks): Legal aptitude will consist of problem-based questions. Students will be expected to write short answers in response (300-350 words). Prior knowledge of law is not expected. This section will have 6 questions of 10 marks each.
(b) Analytical Ability (15 marks): Candidates will be required to write an essay of no more than 500 words on the topic/question. They will be tested on their knowledge of the issue, the ability to make cogent written arguments and the ability to write a well-structured essay. Knowledge of the law is not expected.
Fees and other details of the programme are available on the fee tab of the page. NLSAT-LLB will be held in several centres across the country. The list of centres will be available on the application portal (
admissions.nls.ac.in).
Illustration: If the candidate has studied in Karnataka for three (3) years, they must prove that their parent/s were serving outside Karnataka for at least seven (7) years corresponding to their own period of study outside Karnataka.
If the candidate has not studied in Karnataka continuously for at least one (1) year, they must prove that their parent/s were serving outside Karnataka for at least ten (10) years corresponding to their own period of study outside Karnataka.
Core courses provide an introduction to an area of study. These include foundational law subjects as well as interdisciplinary courses (See table below). Interdisciplinary courses offer students a perspective on how to understand the law, and to place the study of law in context.
Every credit for a core course shall entail 15 hours of classroom teaching. All courses are generally for four credits. These courses entail 60 hours of classroom teaching and include a continuing assessment component comprising assignments, research papers, presentations, class participation, moot court exercises, response papers, etc.
Some electives will be in the form of clinics and practicums. These may entail lesser classroom engagement, and greater out of class evaluation components. The credits assigned to each clinical elective shall be notified in advance.
The 3-year LL.B (Hons.) programme is an effort in reimagining legal education for the 21st century. It is a qualifying law degree that will equip students from various disciplines to pursue a high-quality legal education. The programme is interdisciplinary in nature and will prepare students to use law in addressing contemporary challenges in diverse walks of social and political life.
The 3-year LLB (Hons.) programme provides an opportunity for students who have specialized in other disciplines to pursue legal education. This programme is aimed at making legal education at NLSIU more vibrant, adding to the interdisciplinary focus of all our programmes. The unique NLS pedagogy and the rigour of the NLS classroom that is the hallmark of our degree programmes is equally applied to this LLB (Hons) programme as well. We invite bright and motivated students who are keen on pursuing an intensive legal education after graduation to apply for the programme.
NLS aims at creating the next generation of thought leaders in the field of law. Hence, the programme will have a unique interdisciplinary approach to legal pedagogy. It will teach doctrine (which will equip students to practice the law) along with courses that provide students insights from disciplines like sociology, anthropology, economics, history, politics, gender studies, development studies, etc. to evolve a nuanced perspective on what law is, how it functions in society, and how it relates to questions of social transformation.
Yes, the programme will bridge theory and practice by offering students a range of clinics and practicums as part of the curriculum. These courses will provide students the opportunity to apply their classroom learning to live cases and issues. The curriculum is being designed in a way that facilitates courses focused on experiential learning.
The syllabus complies with all requirements of the Bar Council of India. In addition, students will mandatorily take a unique set of courses developed by NLSIU at the intersection of law and other disciplines. Students will also choose from a wide range of electives that will allow them to specialize in their areas of interest.
The LLB (Hons) is a professional degree programme and qualifies a student for admission to legal practice. NLSIU graduates have gone on to become judges, leading lawyers, and academics in top universities in India and abroad. Many of them also work in public service including in civil service, international organizations, and NGOs. Corporate law firms and corporate houses recruit directly from the campus. Graduates have also used their law degree as a foundation for careers beyond the law. The 3-year programme will equip students with the knowledge, temperament, and skill set to pursue similar careers and to also tread new paths.
The two programmes are completely different. The 3-year LL.B (Hons) degree is open to graduates from any discipline. It is a professional law degree and is required to practice as a lawyer. LL.M is an advanced degree in law, to which only law graduates can apply.
The admission notification for AY 2024-25 has been uploaded on the NLS website. To view the official notification, please click on the admission tab of the LLB (Hons) page. The application form is available here.
Candidates are allowed to underline parts of the passage or questions. However, making any other marking or writing notes directly on the question paper is prohibited. A separate page is provided for making notes and for rough work.
The sample questions uploaded on the admissions portal include illustrative space allocations for writing answers in Part B. Please note that some questions may have specific word limits, as mentioned in the syllabus of the exam on the website.
No. The examination lasts two and a half hours. The question paper booklets can only be opened at the start of the examination at 10:00 am and no separate time is provided for filling in details or for reading the questions.
The notification states that Part B of the NLSAT-LLB answer scripts will be evaluated in a ratio of 1:5 based on performance in Part A. This means that for every available seat, the scripts of five candidates who are eligible for that seat will be evaluated.
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