Government Law College Mumbai

Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai is one of the premier law colleges of India. Established in 1855, Government Law College Mumbai is perhaps the oldest Law College in India. The college boasts some of the famous personalities such as Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Chief Justice M. C. Chagla (the first Indian Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court), Sir Motilal Setalvad (the first Attorney General of Independent India) etc. among its alumni.

Government Law College Mumbai has had an equally illustrious faculty like Chief Justice M. C. Chagla, Badruddin Tyebji, G. S. Rao, V. F. Taraporwala, N. H. C. Coyajee, B. G. Gokhale, S. G. Patwardhan, N. A. Palkhivala, Tehemtan Daruwala etc. among its ranks.

Courses offered by Government Law College Mumbai

B.L.S., LL.B: This is a five-year Integrated Law Course leading to a B.L.S., LL.B. Degree. The first and the second year of this course i.e. first four semesters constitute a 'Pre - Law' course. The students pursing this course are entitled to B.L.S. (Bachelor of Legal Science) Degree on successful completion of the third year (6th semester) and on successful completion of five years (10th semester) the LL.B. Degree is awarded.

LL.B. Degree: This is a three-year Law Course leading to the LL.B. Degree. The course structure is divided into six semesters. Students who do not wish to practise as Advocates, are eligible for the LL.B. (General) Degree, at the successful completion of the second year (4th semester). On successful completion of three years (6th semester) the LL.B. Degree is awarded.

L.L.M: The LL. M. Degree enables students to develop their interests in many of the major areas of law to which they have been introduced in the LL. B. and also provides opportunities for the study of important specialized areas. The duration of course is two years. A student is permitted to take any two groups out of the eleven groups each paper in the group shall carry 100 marks.

Postgraduate Diploma Course in Securities Law: Recognizing the growing importance of India's capital markets and in keeping with its pioneering role in Indian legal education, GLC Mumbai offers a one year Postgraduate Diploma Course in Securities Law.

There is no entrance examination for admission to Government Law College Mumbai. But there is a cut-off percentage for admission.

Contact Address:
The Government Law College
'A' Road, Churchgate Mumbai - 400020
Maharashtra - India
Ph: +91 - 22 - 2204 1707
Fax: +91 - 22 - 2285 1315
Email: webmaster@glc.edu
Website: http://www.glc.edu/