Shiv Nadar University announces launch of Shiv Nadar School of Law

Starting August 2024, the Shiv Nadar School of Law, affiliated to Shiv Nadar University, will offer a five-year B.A.LL.B programme.

As per a press release, twenty per cent of the faculty will be active legal practitioners and the placement team will have industry experience.

60 students will be admitted to the first batch and applicants can register here. The last date to register for the program is July 10.

Commenting on the launch of the law school, Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University Prof Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya said, 

"We are excited to introduce the Shiv Nadar School of Law, which will prepare aspiring legal minds into the world-class attorneys. The curriculum has been framed on global best practices, to ensure that students develop a broad foundation and diverse skills necessary for a successful career. Given the increasing complexity of legal issues, the role of quality law schools has never been more crucial. We are committed to ensuring that every student gains a solid grounding in foundational, substantive, and procedural law from world-class faculty members.”

Dean & Professor of the Shiv Nadar School of Law Prof Shivprasad Swaminathan added,

"Our goal is to create a new generation of lawyers who are not only proficient in legal doctrine but also possess the practical skills required to forge successful legal careers. The Shiv Nadar School of Law will emphasize on tacit knowledge of the law—which involves a kind of aesthetic legal sensibility which will enable students to transcend narrow silos and think in creative ways required to address contemporary and future legal challenges."

Admission process

Candidates can apply for admission via CLAT and LSAT-India scores, or via grades of Class 10 and Class 12. Shortlisted students will be called for an interview.

Tuition Fees & Scholarship

• For Indian students: ₹3,95,000/-

• NRI/OCI students: ₹5,95,000/-

• For foreign students: ₹7,90,000/-

The school will also be offering a generous scholarship scheme to extend financial aid for up to one-third of their incoming batch of students in 2024, including some full tuition waivers.

The University has been set up by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established by HCL Founder Shiv Nadar.

Among the facilties on campus are seminar halls, auditoria, libraries, gymnasium, sports complex and hostels for men and women. The campus is entirely wi-fi enabled with 24/7 internet access.

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