Students opting for a degree in law have to study various subjects like sociology, legal history, economic analysis, and philosophy. They have to study a system of rules according to which a particular community or country is regulated and the actions for which penalties are imposed on the members.
There are several law colleges all across Karnataka. Students who want to become lawyers and want to enroll in these colleges have to fulfill certain criteria laid down by these colleges. Based on our own surveys, special techniques, and media reports, we have compiled a list of top 10 law colleges in Karnataka.
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru which came into existence in 1986 is one of the first premier national law universities in India.
Established in 1993, Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, Bengaluru is a constituent college of Vijaya College Jayanagar and managed by BHS Managing Committee. It is affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi and recognized by BCI.
School of Law - Christ University is the constituent unit of Christ University, which was founded and is administered by Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). It is approved by Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi.
Established in 1995, M.S. Ramaiah College of Law, Bengaluru is a constituent college of M.S.Ramaiah Group of Institutions was established by the late M. S. Ramaiah and under the management of Gokula Education Foundation (GEF), which was established in the year 1962.
Under the umbrella of Karnataka Lingayat Education Society, K.L.E. Society’s Law College, Bengaluru was established in 1975. It is recognized by the Bar Council of India and is affiliated to the Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi.
In 2003, CMR University School of Legal Studies, Bengaluru was established by the CMR Jnanadhara Trust. It is a constituent college of CMR University and managed by the CMR Group of Institutions (CMRGI), which was established in 1991.
Affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi and approved by BCI, New Delhi. Al-Ameen College of Law, Bengaluru is a Muslim Minority College was established in 1988 and managed by Al-Ameen Education Society, Bengaluru.
In 1982, under the aegis of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, JSS Law College was established. The college has been recognized by the Bar Council of India and re-accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade.
Karnataka State Law University was established in 2009. It is State University established by the Govt. of Karnataka under the Karnataka State Law University Act, 2009. It was accredited by NAAC with "A" Grade.
Seshadripuram Law College was started during 1984-85 under the aegis of the Seshadripuram Educational Trust. The College is affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi and recognized by Bar Council of India, New Delhi.