Baroda School of Legal Studies, Faculty of Law, M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara
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Background
History
The Faculty of Law, M. S. University, Baroda has been a premier law institute in Gujarat since the sixties. The varied academic talent of the faculty is capable to tackle the emerging legal trends. It offers various courses like B.A.LL.B. (Five Years Integrated Law Degree Course), LLB (General) , LLB (Special) ,LLM (Business Law), LLM (Criminal Law), Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation Practice, Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Practice , Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law, Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights, and PhD. program.
In 2005, Faculty of Law has started 'Baroda School of Legal Studies' (BSLS), which shall impart Five Years Integrated Law Course. This is a course after 12th standard; which shall open a new and a novel career option for the students.
This course aims to chisel out bright and brilliant lawyers out of raw teenagers. The age of Globalization and liberalization has totally changed the face of legal profession creating a huge demand of corporate lawyers in India and abroad. And to answer this need of changing times, the law institutions are coming forward to cope-up with this changing scenario. And at such a time how can the globally recognized University like the M S University lag behind? Starting of BSLS is a constructive step in this direction.
Location
The Faculty of Law is located in the Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad Parisar Campus of the Maharaja Sayajirao University; which is right opposite to the University Head Office, in Fatehganj, Vadodara.
Administration
Chancellor: Smt. Mrunalini Devi Puar Vice Chancellor: Prof. Yogesh Singh Registrar: M M Beedkar (I/c)
Director: Prof S S Bhattacharya (OSD acting as Director) Coordinators: Dr. Archana Gadekar, Dr. Namrata Solanki
Facts & Figures
Every year, the total number of students of the the First Semester of the Five Years Integrated Law Course shall not exceed 80.
Admissions
Candidates who have obtained a minimum of 45% in their HSC Examination (10+2) [40% for SC/ST Students) are eligible to apply. They must NOT HAVE COMPLETED 20 years of age on the first day of July in the year of admission. There shall then be a Written Examination of 200 marks, which shall assess the aptitude of the candidate to pursue law as a career, his capacity to express in English, and General awareness. This shall be followed by a Personal Interview.
Fee structure
- Prospectus and Admission Form: ₹600
- Fees per year (two semesters): ₹30000
- Examination Fee (per semester): ₹500
Infrastructure
Hostels
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Library and Reading Room
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IT Infrastructure
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Extra Curricular Activities
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Student Activities
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Recruitment
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Academia and faculty
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Journals and publications
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Subjects available
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Alumni
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