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Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is the statutory university established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat National University Act, 2003.[1] This University is based in the city of Gandhinagar, which is the capital of Gujarat and is located 30 kilometers north to the metropolitan city of Ahmedabad. The University started its official functioning in the year 2004 and has five batches of 160 students each, currently under training.
[edit] IntroductionThis University was formed in the year 2003 on the structure that was established two decades ago by the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. This University offers its students a course of five years, and upon graduation provides the degrees, B.A, LL.B (Hons.), B.Com, LL.B (Hons.) and B.Sc., LL.B (Hons.).GNLU also offer LL.M course which is devised with a view to producing competent teachers and researchers. The syllabus is based on the UGC’s Model Syllabus on Law 2001. The Course is of two year duration with four semesters.It is one of India’s premier institutes of law and is currently located at Sector 26, Gandhinagar. Mr. Bimal N. Patel is the Director of the University. Mr. Patel is a scholar and academician of international law and diplomacy. He has prepared administrative, procedural and substantive jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal (Geneva).He has delivered numerous lectures, including one in Cambridge University, UK and has received several honors.[2] [edit] Centres of ExcellenceGujarat National Law University aims to create Centres of Excellence in particular fields of law over the years. They are:
Besides these, a Museum of Indian Legal History is also envisaged by the University.[1] [edit] Academic Set UpThe University has its intensive and exhaustive curriculum based on the National Law School model and follows a two semester per year pattern. The University also encourages and includes additional project work, report writing, research and analysis in its syllabus. [edit] Extra Curricular ActivitiesMoot Courts and other legal events are held regularly in the University, as a part of the curriculum as well as an extra curricular activity. The University has a Moot Court Committee for conduct of moot court activities. Students of the University have been regularly participating in National and International Moot Court activities and have been bringing accolades for the university from India and abroad. 1st GNLU International Moot Court Competition, 2009 An Organizing Committee has been constituted by the Moot Court Committee of GNLU for organizing a Moot Court Competition covering the subject of Public International Law with aspects of International Trade law, a first in GNLU's history. GIMC 2009 shall take place from April 2 to April 5, 2009 and shall witness student advocate teams arguing before a panel of distinguished judges representing a mock International Court of Justice. The Literary and Debating Committee also conducts regular Intra Collegiate competitions and has organised events like Quizzes, Antakshari, and JAM. The Cultural Committee and Mess Committee are also active in their respective areas. The Legal Aid Committee also organises legal knowledge camps and has conducted programmes to increase legal awareness. The University also runs a monthly online e-journal titled Just Cause which contains articles and reviews, mostly contributed by the students of the University. [edit] University Infrastructure[edit] LibraryThe University has a well equipped library which contains books relating to various subjects in law as well as other non law subjects like Commerce, History and Sociology. The library can be accessed by the students from 9.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The library also possesses various Law Reports both National and International. [edit] IT InfrastructureThe University has a state of the art computer laboratory with internet connection consisting of more than 40 computers. The Computer laboratory is located in the University campus and is open till 8 p.m. The University also provides 24/7 Internet access to its students in the Hostel by means of a Wi-Fi connection. The Academic block is also equipped with a Wi-Fi connection. [edit] Seminars and ConferencesGujarat National Law University organizes seminars and conference on a regular basis. Noted dignitaries have delivered guest lectures at the University. Some of them include Justice Y.K Sabharwal, the former Chief Justice of India, Justice C.K. Thakker, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Soli Sorabjee, noted jurist and Former Attorney General of India, and Prof. Upendra Baxi. The first batch of the university successfully graduated in the year 2009. [edit] See also
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