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But everytime I see LegallyIndia topics, I am always in impression that if you aren't in a top NLU (NLUO and above) or JGLS, your law school isn't worth.
This has built an insecurity within myself and idk how to cope with the same. Any actual reviews about how good the college and opportunities are will be helpful (specially given by alumni)
By the way, you mentioned JGLS above. It should not really cause you any insecurity, top 6 National Law Schools should.
If you think you can get into top 6-7 National Law Schools next year, it may be worth it.
So I was in this same position 4 years ago. I'll list down some pros and cons to help you decide.
Pros:
1. Culture- I've encountered some really nice seniors and some faculty who are always ready to guide you and help you out. While there are people from all walks of life, if you proactively make connections, it will be helpful.
2. Mooting Opportunities- There are internal moot eliminations from the first year itself, and based on the rank you secure, you can bid for National and International Competitions. Lot of ADR competition opportunities as well, and college reimburses most mooting related expenses.
3. Alumni Network- I've met several associates and partners who are SLS alums through internships, and it helps to establish a preliminary connection.
4. Library and Database Access- Library has a pretty vast collection, and all students get access to several databases with training for some of them.
5. Co and Extra Curriculars- There is ample stuff that you can take up apart from your academics, through various cells, committees and clubs. Depending on your interests, you can apply to these student bodies.
6. Good Infrastructure- Although the campus(read building) is tiny, the infrastructure provided is relatively better than other colleges.
7. Pune- The city has good weather and the campus is near the airport, and living there is not much of a hassle. If you like partying, this place will not disappoint.
Cons:
1. Poor Administration- The administration is absolutely clueless and inefficient. Scheduling of classes, internals and externals is often done at the 11th hour, and that really hampers students from planning out internships and other things in advance.
2. Tiny Campus- The building is pretty small, and is shared with a couple of other Symbiosis institutions, and hostel facility is available on-campus for only girls, and that too not for all batches.
3. Course Structure and Workload- The academic pressure in the first 3 years is pretty high, with constant assignments, tests and vivas. It is relatively better in the 4th and 5th year, but stress and anxiety shall be your new best friends. This in a twisted way, helps you get ready for the toxic world of law firms.
4. High Fees- The amount of fees has drastically increased in the past 3-4 years, and they didn't reduce the fees during the COVID pandemic either.
Coming to placements, it is a mixed-bag. While the placements for the previous years weren't too great, it has considerably improved this year, with several Tier-1 firms and corporates already having completed their recruitment. There are no guaranteed placements, and that is a constant source of anxiety for many, including me, if you are a decent student academically, and have a well-rounded profile, you should land a decent job.
The faculty too are a mixed bag, with most subjects having a lead faculty, who are very knowledgeable and teach well, but are always accompanied by other faculty members, who are inexperienced, and quite frankly, terrible. The visiting faculty and guest lecturers are usually better thankfully.
Overall, it's definitely a good choice, and you should definitely consider it, if you are not getting into the top 5-6 NLUs.