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O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and Jindal Global Law School (JGLS)
O.P. Jindal Global University is a non-profit university established by the Haryana Private Universities (Second Amendment) Act, 2009 at Sonipat, Haryana (NCR of Delhi). JGU and JGLS are recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified JGU as a private university established by the state legislature of Haryana. Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), India’s first global law school is situated on a 54-acre state of the art residential JGU campus. The vision of JGU is to promote global programmes, global curriculum, global research, global collaborations, and global interaction through a global faculty. In the academic year 2010-11, JGLS offers a five year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme; and a three year LL.B. programme. JGLS is also offering a specially designed two year LL.M. programme with three options for specialization for law graduates, corporate lawyers, legal practitioners, civil servants, diplomats and judges. The classes for the LL.M. programme will be held during late evenings and weekends.
JGLS Website:www.jgls.org
Programmes and Eligibility
Programme Name |
Eligibility |
| Five Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
10+2 examination or equivalent with not less than 50% aggregate marks (students graduating in 2010 can apply) |
Three Year LL.B. |
Bachelor’s degree in any subject with not less than 50% aggregate marks (students graduating in 2010 can apply) |
Two Year LL.M.
LL.M. in International Trade Law LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights
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Three year Bachelors of Law (LL.B.) or five year B.A. LL.B. with not less than 50% aggregate marks (students graduating in 2010 can apply) |
Students will be selected on the basis of their performance in the LSAT—India. Last date to register is April 19th, 2010 (April 30th with late fees). The test will be held on May 16th, 2010.
JGLS awards several scholarships available for the selected students.
Distinctive features of JGLS
Global curriculum and pedagogy Internationally qualified teaching and research faculty Internationally benchmarked quality assurance systems Law library with extensive electronic databases International student and faculty exchange programmes Globally networked career development and placement division Green campus with modern halls of residence
Faculty
The international educational background and experience of JGLS faculty members augurs well for our inter-disciplinary approach towards legal education. Our faculty members have educational qualifications from reputed law schools of the world including Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, Stanford Law School, Columbia Law School, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge. The global orientation of our faculty members to contribute to teaching and research is the unique characteristic of JGLS.
Research Centres
As India’s first global and research driven law school, JGLS has established the following ten research centres in cutting edge legal and policy areas:
Centre for Global Corporate and Financial Law and Policy Centre for Penology, Criminal Justice and Police Studies Centre for Human Rights Studies Centre for International Trade and Economic Laws Centre for Global Governance and Policy Centre on Public Law and Jurisprudence Centre for Health Law, Ethics and Technology Centre for Women, Law and Social Change Centre for Intellectual Property Rights Studies Centre for Environment and Climate Change
International Collaborations
International educational collaborations and partnerships are essential to promote the global nature of JGLS. JGLS has developed international collaborations with Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, New York University School of Law, Indiana University School of Law, Sydney Law School, King’s College London, University College, Oxford, United Nations University and several other reputed law schools and universities worldwide. These collaborations promote faculty exchange, student exchange, joint teaching, joint research and other initiatives, including conferences and workshops with JGLS.
Career Development and Placement Division
JGLS has established a Career Development and Placement Division with a view to providing career opportunities to students and graduates of JGLS. JGLS has signed Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) with five reputed Indian law firms, Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co, AZB & Partners, FoxMandal Little, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, and Nishith Desai Associates to develop knowledge based partnerships and interaction with law firms and to facilitate internships and placements for JGLS students and graduates. JGLS has a network of lawyers engaged in international legal practice abroad. The JGLS Committee of International Lawyers (J-CIL) is a New York-based association of practising lawyers from leading law firms worldwide committed to providing global perspectives on emerging legal issues. J-CIL provides insights into global legal profession and offers advice on career counselling to JGLS students and graduates.
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