Law is an exciting field that attracts students with a shared interest in justice and the rule of law. A career in law has become one of the most sought-after in recent years. Choosing the best law college for a 5-year BBA LLB, BA LLB, B Com LLB, a 3 Year Bachelor degree like LLB or a Postgraduate LLM program can be a daunting task for a student who has just completed the 12th Class Board Examination, as it requires in-depth research and information about the law colleges in India and especially in Delhi /NCR. A law degree from a good reputed Law School or college opens up various career opportunities in various sectors, including legal practice, corporate law, litigation, judiciary, legal consultancy, government services, academia, and legal journalism.
Law is considered a prestigious and respected profession in India; therefore, various factors must be considered in detail when choosing a Law College in Delhi/NCR. Delhi / NCR comprises places such as Gurugram, Noida, and Ghaziabad besides Delhi, which has numerous reputed Law Universities, Colleges, and standalone institutions of repute, each having its advantages and disadvantages. In this blog, we shall try to reason as to how location impacts the choice of a Law university/college/institution.
(a) Infrastructure and Facilities
One of the most important factors for the location of the college is its availability of world-class infrastructure and facilities that the law college provides to the students. be it the classrooms, moot courts, access to the library, sports facilities, professional clubs, modern amenities, and finally its location connectivity for seamless travel to and from the campus 24×7.
(b) Locational Advantage
The reason why most students prefer to study Law in Delhi/NCR is its proximity to top legal institutions like the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, Bar Council of India, and other top Government and Private legal centres, including law tribunals that offer easy access to students for internships, visit to courts to experience the live sessions in which the top most lawyers of the country are seen presenting their case of point. Such Experiences are unique and lead to the overall development of students. This also provides an opportunity for top legal luminaries of the country to visit these law colleges to participate and share their knowledge and experiences with the students. To look at a wider perspective, a law college provides ample opportunities for networking and alumni connections, which is crucial for career advancement. There is a large alumni base in Delhi/ NCR working in legal firms, corporate houses, Tribunals, and Government bodies who are available to students for mentorships, guest lectures, and interactions regularly enhancing students’ learning experiences.
Approval by Regulatory Body for award of degree and Quality of Faculty Members
The Law College / University should be approved by the regulatory body and in this case by the University Grants Commission New Delhi. For a Private University, State Government approval is another factor to ensure that the degree you receive is valid and accepted by the world. The Bar Council of India, which is the governing organisation for legal education in India has established guidelines and their approval is mandatory for running of legal courses in India in addition to the approval by UGC.
If location is one of the main criteria then the quality of Faculty and academic reputation are not far behind in its priority.I should form a part of location prioritisation, that one should look into. Delhi/NCR has a large number of qualified and experienced faculty members teaching in these law colleges/ Universities. Some of these Law Institutions have collaborations with Foreign Universities for academic exchange research and even the award of dual degrees. So the colleges located in prime locations benefit immensely, which in turn benefits the student community.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a student looking for a Law College/ Institution in Delhi/NCR is to make his/her own choice based on the parameters that he/she has prioritised in life. A lot of options are available and hence students are required to carefully consider various factors. The path curriculum alignment with professional dreams, availability of specialisations, modern infrastructure inclusive of moot courts and nicely-geared up libraries, and a capable faculty are essential factors to assess. By careful evaluation, a student can take a final call that aligns with the educational journey he/she wishes to undertake in life. Considering all the factors that have been discussed earlier in this blog one can conclude that one Private University that conforms to fulfilling almost all the parameters is, The NorthCap University located in Gurugram.
For further information kindly visit https://www.ncuindia.edu/school/school-of-law/