Till early 1920s, opportunities for quality legal education in India were limited. It is not uncommon to see Indian legal luminaries from the era with an Oxbridge law degree and enrolment at an Inn of Court.

Though reputed colleges like Government Law College, Mumbai were in existence since later half of the 19^th century, the founding of faculty of law on Delhi University, ILS Law College in Pune and a host of other colleges in various states and universities across the country made quality legal education accessible.

The Bar Council of India kick-started the next level of evolution in legal education in the country through the founding of National Law School of India University. The establishment of this premier law school in Bengaluru has brought about a paradigm shift in teaching of, and research in law.

The Bar Council of India visits and inspects Universities/Law colleges in the country as part of its statutory function of promoting legal education and laying down standards in consultation with the Universities in India and the State Bar Councils.

Attention: Law Schools

In accordance with the decision of the Legal Education Committee on April 30, 2010 each law school/college is required to report compliance with Legal Education Rules, 2008. The deadline for the submission of the same is 5 PM, July 15, 2010. The same may be emailed to dle@barcouncilofindia.org

Click here to read the Bar Council of India’s Inspection Manual for 2010.

Click here to see the Bar Council of India Education Rules, 2008.