Top 10 Law colleges in India

New Delhi: The number of lawyers in India has been increasing by several lakhs every year. Law is a lucrative profession, provided one is trained properly, acquires valuable experience in law courts and joins the bar. India has some of the world's best law colleges. It is vital to choose a reputedlaw college if one is planning to pursue law as a career. Selection of the right law college with best faculty and infrastructure is the first step towards giving an edge to a career in the discipline of law.Here is the list of top 10 Law colleges in India:1. National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University (NALSAR) - HyderabadNALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, an institution of national eminence in the field of legal education and research, is a residential University established in 1998 under the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University Act (Andhra Pradesh Act 34 of 1998) of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. It was ranked No.1 by India Today - Nielsen Survey, 2013.The University provides an opportunity to explore limitless options in legal profession and is setting new standards in legal education. The University Grants Commission has recognised NALSAR under sections 2 (f) and 12 (b) of the UGC Act, 1956.Address: NALSAR University of Law Post Box No.1, NISA Hakimpet, Justice City, Shameerpet, R.R. District -500078.Phone no: 040 – 23498200 / 400 Fax: 8418 245161 / 174E-mail : admissions@nalsar.ac.inWebsite: http://nalsar.ac.in2. National Law School of India University (NLSIU) - BangaloreThe National Law School of India university came into existence through a Notification under the National Law School of India university Act (Karnataka Act 22 of 1986).It was the first ever National Law University to be establishedNLSIU was established by a statute passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Karnataka.The school was officially founded on August 29, 1987. The statute provides that the Chief Justice of India serves as the school's Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor, currently R.Venkata.Rao, serves as the school's chief administrator.Address: National Law School of India University P.O. Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi,Bangalore - 560 072 Karnnataka, IndiaPhone No: 080 2321 3160, 080 2316 0532, 080 2316 0533, 080 2316 0535 Fax no: 0 80 23160534E-mail: registrar@nls.ac.inWebiste: http://nls.ac.in3. Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi - DelhiThe Faculty of Law was established in 1924.The Law Faculty is claimed to be one of the largest law schools in India.The centre is situated in the university's North Campus in Maurice Nagar, and is surrounded by a host of other prestigious academic institutions of the country such as the St. Stephen's College, Delhi, Hindu College, Delhi School of Economics, and the Faculty of Management Studies.Prof Ashwani Kumar Bansal an alumni of Delhi Law Faculty who adorns the seat of Dean is twenty-fifth Dean of Faculty of Law.Address: Chhatra Marg, University of Delhi, DelhiPhone no: 011-27667483/27940296/27667483Website: du.ac.in4. The W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences(NUJS) - KolkataThe West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS or NUJS) is an autonomous law university offering courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.It is in Salt Lake City of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. NUJS is considered one of the best amongst the elite national law schools in India built on the five-year law degree model proposed and implemented by the Bar Council of India.It was established under the WBNUJS Act, 1999 (West Bengal Act IX of 1999) adopted by the West Bengal Legislature in July, 1999.Address: The WB National University of Juridical Sciences Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan 12, LB Block, Sector III, Salt Lake City Kolkata - 700098Phone no: 033-2335 7379/ 0765/ 2806/ 2809/ 2811/ 2812Fax no: 033-2335 7422/ 0511 GRAM: JURAVARSITYWebsite: http://www.nujs.edu/5. National Law Institute University(NLIU) - BhopalNational Law Institute University (NLIU) is a law school and centre for research located in Bhopal.Established in 1997 by the State of Madhya Pradesh, it is one of the first three law schools to have been established under the National Law School system.Since its establishment, NLIU has consistently been rated among the three best law schools in India.The University launched its first academic programme in 1998, with eminent Indian jurist Prof. V.S. Rekhi, as the Director.Recognized by the Bar Council of India, the university admits 100 undergraduates each year through the Common Law Admission Test, who complete 15 trimesters before being awarded a combined B.A., LL.B (Hons.) degree.The post-graduate course offered at the university is the LL.M. degree.Address: Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal, M.P. - 462 044Phone no: 0755 - 2696965/971Fax no: 0755 - 2696972Email: nliu@nliu.ac.inWebsite: http://www.nliu.ac.in/6. Gujarat National Law University - GandhinagarGujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a National Law University established under the "Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003" in the state of Gujarat.It is one of the most prestigious law schools in India. The university is located at Gandhinagar, which is the capital of Gujarat and is located 7 kilometers north of the city of Ahmedabad.The statute provides that the Chief Justice of India or a Senior Supreme Court Judge serve as the Visitor of the university. The Vice-Chancellor, currently Dr. Bimal N Patel, an internationally acclaimed scholar and United Nations civil servant serves as the chief administrator.Address: Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba Gandhinagar - 382007 (Gujarat).Phone no: 079-23276611/23276612Fax no: 079-23276613E mail: contact@gnlu.ac.inWebsite: http://gnlu.ac.in7. Symbiosis Society's Law College - PuneSymbiosis Law School, Pune (SLS, Pune), India, originally known as Symbiosis Society's Law College, was established in 1977 under the banner of Symbiosis Society under the patronage of Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, President & Founder Director, it is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and the Bombay Public Trust, Act,1950.Symbiosis Law School, earlier known as Symbiosis Society's Law College, is a constituent college of the Symbiosis International University.It is situated in Senapati Bapat Road, Pune in a campus shared with Symbiosis School of Economics, Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Symbiosis College of Nursing and Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts.Address: Symbiosis Law School Pune Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411 004 Phone no: 020 25655114, 020 25665117Fax no: 020 - 25671711 E mail: slspinfo@symlaw.ac.in Website : www.symlaw.ac.in 8. National Law Institute University - JodhpurThe National Law University, Jodhpur is an institution of national prominence established under the National Law University, Jodhpur, Act, 1999 (Act No. 22 of 1999) enacted by the Rajasthan State Legislature.Address: NH-65, Nagour Road, Mandore, Jodhpur - 342304 ( Rajasthan) Phone N0 : ᄧ-291-2577530, 2577526Fax : ᄧ-291-2577540Email : nlu-jod-rj@nic.inWebsite: http://www.nlujodhpur.ac.in/9. ILS Law College - PuneThe Indian Law Society was established in 1923 as a Public Charitable Trust registered under the Societies Registration Act. The Indian Law Society established the Law College in 1924.Address: Law College Road, Chiplunkar Road, PunePhone no: 020-25652402/ 25656775/25652366Fax no: ᄧ 20 25658665Email: ilslaw@vsnl.com Website: http://www.ilslaw.edu/10. Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University - AligarhThe teaching of law was introduced in AMU in the year 1891. SSir Syed Ahmad Khan was greatly impressed by the programme of legal education in British Universities and was keen to incorporate law as a culminating discipline conducive to the moral, intellectuals and material welfare of the students.Address: Quila Road,AMU, AligarhPhone no: 0571-2720575/2902127Webiste: http://law.amu.ac.in/