Another much talked about law school in India, rated pretty high on every student’s wish list is the Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune. The school was established in the heart of Pune city in 1977 to create one of the best LLB colleges in Pune. The aim was to deliver world-class law education to discerning students. SLS Pune was previously associated with the University of Pune. However, in 2002, it became a constituent of Symbiosis International University. As a result, it gained more autonomy in teaching, learning, and research. As Symbiosis International University’s flagship campus, SLS Pune has garnered a reputation as one of the best law colleges in Pune.
Symbiosis Law School epitomises quality legal education. It represents the spirit of “Symbiosis”, which means living together for mutual benefit. The India Today Nielsen Survey ranked the institute among India’s top 10 law schools in 2013. The Bar Council of India bestowed the Gold-star Award on it in the same year. SLS Pune, has reached several milestones in teaching, learning, and research during its 38-year-old history.
It was the first law college in Pune to provide evening law studies and a five-year law programme with its first BA/BBA LLB (Hons.) courses. It stands out from other law schools in the city and region because of its unique and creative pedagogy for BBA LLB courses, LLB and LLM courses. SLS Pune is a core partner in the Erasmus Mundus consortium’s global network of legal colleges. It has also been chosen by the Ministry of Social Welfare of the Government of India to give scholarships to SC and ST students. SLS Pune also has partnerships with several prestigious national and international educational institutes.
Integrated legal programmes
- B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): five-year integrated Administrative Law bachelor’s degree programme offered, comprising a combined study of courses from the Arts stream with law education.
- B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): a five-year integrated Administrative Law degree programme. Economics, Accounts, Business Studies, Comprehensive English, and Communication skills are among the subjects covered in the curriculum.
- LL.B: a three-year undergraduate programme designed to deliver a comprehensive understanding of law. By integrating their domain knowledge into the legal profession, the curriculum will aid students in collecting legal information, skills, IT advocacy, Research, EU Law.
- Eight Specializations in LL.M.: A one-year post-graduate law degree. The curriculum prepares students to work as professionals in law and legal affairs in the country by allowing them to specialise in several legal sub-fields. The eight specialisations are: Business and Corporate Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Innovation, Technology and Intellectual Property Law, Criminal and Security Law, Human Rights Law, Family Law, European Union Legal Studies, and Law, Policy and Good Governance.
- Value added courses on EU Competition Law, EU Data Protection, and Privacy Law are also available.
Faculty, infra & methodologies
- Industry professionals as Guest Lecturers provide their tried-and-tested knowledge, giving rare insights. Students gain new perspectives and ideas that traditional classrooms often miss.
- An ample supply of resources and infrastructure. Access to facilities like Moot Courts, ADR Centres, Centres of Excellence in IPR, Cyber Law, Forensic Science are available to students.
- Diverse pedagogical methodologies, such as collaborative online international learning, allow BA and BBA LLB students to demonstrate cognitive skills, problem-solving capacity, analytical and independent critical thinking, and expanded research capabilities.
- Students will get employment offers from some of the most well-known firms in the field, ensuring that their careers begin off to the best possible start. The SLS Pune placement centre helps students get jobs in any field.