ENTRANCE EXAM

The Faculty of Law provides a 3 year LLB. Applicants for both the courses must have acquired a minimum of 50% marks in their graduation courses. Applicants for both the courses have to appear for entrance examinations-

LLB- The paper contains objective type questions with multiple choice answers. In this manner there are 175 questions with each question carrying 4 marks. There is also negative marking, with each wrong answer resulting in a deduction of 1 mark. The exam comprises of questions that cover English language comprehension, analytical skills, legal education, legal awareness and general knowledge. Maximum weightage is carried by the section on general knowledge, specifically by questions on current affairs. With the paper in total being for 700 marks, the cut-offs usually fall between 300-450 marks.

CENTRES

The Faculty of Law has 3 centres under it, they are as follows:

 Campus Law Centre- It is located within the main campus at Chattra Marg. The centre has a total intake of 388 seats under the general category. Other than these 188 seats 116 are reserved for the Scheduled Caste candidates, 58 or the Scheduled Tribe candidates, as many as 208 for the O.B.C. (non-creamy layer) applicants, 15 for the physically handicapped, 25 or the Armed Forces personnel and 5 for the Foreign Nationals.

Law Centre no.1- It is located in Morris Nagar. The seat intake is divided into 467 for the general category, 139 for the S.C. applicants, 69 or the S.T. applicants, 149 for the O.B.C. applicants, 18 for the physically handicapped, 30 for the Armed Forces personnel and 6 for the foreign nationals.

Law Centre no.2- This centre is located within the building of Aatma Ram Sanatan Dharm at Dhaula Kuan. There are as many 312 seats for the general candidates, 92 for the S.C. candidates, 46 for the S.T. candidates, 166 for the O.B.C. candidates, 12 for the physically handicapped students, 20 for the Armed Forces personnel and 4 for the foreign nationals.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Faculty of Law is very active in the following two extra-curricular activities:

MOOT COURT

The students of the 3 law centres have their own mooting societies with each of them having very competitive selection procedures. The college is known to have an active society comprising o some of the strongest and sharpest mooting contenders. Not only this, but two of the centres even host some of the most renowned moot court competitions. The Annual KK Luthra International Moot Court is hosted by the Campus Law Centre. Law Centre- I also hosts two moot court competitions: the NHRC & LC-1 Moot Court on Human Rights and the Delhi NCR Moot Court.

FACULTY LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMME

The Faculty of Law was one of the earliest colleges to start a legal services programme. It was started in the early seventies. The programme is based on legal aid ideals. It runs on the voluntary and effective participation of law students, faculty members and lawyers. Members of the college alumni also participate in this programme. The idea behind it is to extend legal aid to those who are in dire need of it and can’t obtain it easily through their own resources. It is also beneficial in imparting clinical legal education to the students. The programme’s activities include extending services at the Beggar’s Court and the Juvenile Justice Board. The participants even visit Tihar jail.

CONCLUSION

The Faculty of Law (D.U.) is one of the most reputed law colleges for the 3 year LLB course in India. With one of the most notable faculty members and good academic standing, the college is a sought after option. Despite a large number of seat intake, interested candidates must realize that the number of people applying or the same is much larger in comparison to the availability. So, the aspirants must put in their best efforts to attain a seat at the college.

Faculty of Law (DU) is not only one of the earliest law colleges of India but also one of the largest ones. The college has consistently been ranked in the top 3 colleges providing 3 year law courses in India by India Today, although this ranking is highly controversial. However, there is no doubt that DU has churned out some of the brightest and most famous lawyers of India, and also boasts of one of the best faculty in the country, easily comparable on this parameter with any national law university. For a 3 years LLB course, this is definitely a top choice along with GLC Mumbai, ILS Pune, AMU and BHU.

ENTRANCE EXAM

The Faculty of Law provides a 3 year LLB. Applicants for both the courses must have acquired a minimum of 50% marks in their graduation courses. Applicants for both the courses have to appear for entrance examinations-

LLB- The paper contains objective type questions with multiple choice answers. In this manner there are 175 questions with each question carrying 4 marks. There is also negative marking, with each wrong answer resulting in a deduction of 1 mark. The exam comprises of questions that cover English language comprehension, analytical skills, legal education, legal awareness and general knowledge. Maximum weightage is carried by the section on general knowledge, specifically by questions on current affairs. With the paper in total being for 700 marks, the cut-offs usually fall between 300-450 marks.

CENTRES

The Faculty of Law has 3 centres under it, they are as follows:

 Campus Law Centre- It is located within the main campus at Chattra Marg. The centre has a total intake of 388 seats under the general category. Other than these 188 seats 116 are reserved for the Scheduled Caste candidates, 58 or the Scheduled Tribe candidates, as many as 208 for the O.B.C. (non-creamy layer) applicants, 15 for the physically handicapped, 25 or the Armed Forces personnel and 5 for the Foreign Nationals.

Law Centre no.1- It is located in Morris Nagar. The seat intake is divided into 467 for the general category, 139 for the S.C. applicants, 69 or the S.T. applicants, 149 for the O.B.C. applicants, 18 for the physically handicapped, 30 for the Armed Forces personnel and 6 for the foreign nationals.

Law Centre no.2- This centre is located within the building of Aatma Ram Sanatan Dharm at Dhaula Kuan. There are as many 312 seats for the general candidates, 92 for the S.C. candidates, 46 for the S.T. candidates, 166 for the O.B.C. candidates, 12 for the physically handicapped students, 20 for the Armed Forces personnel and 4 for the foreign nationals.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Faculty of Law is very active in the following two extra-curricular activities:

MOOT COURT

The students of the 3 law centres have their own mooting societies with each of them having very competitive selection procedures. The college is known to have an active society comprising o some of the strongest and sharpest mooting contenders. Not only this, but two of the centres even host some of the most renowned moot court competitions. The Annual KK Luthra International Moot Court is hosted by the Campus Law Centre. Law Centre- I also hosts two moot court competitions: the NHRC & LC-1 Moot Court on Human Rights and the Delhi NCR Moot Court.

FACULTY LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMME

The Faculty of Law was one of the earliest colleges to start a legal services programme. It was started in the early seventies. The programme is based on legal aid ideals. It runs on the voluntary and effective participation of law students, faculty members and lawyers. Members of the college alumni also participate in this programme. The idea behind it is to extend legal aid to those who are in dire need of it and can’t obtain it easily through their own resources. It is also beneficial in imparting clinical legal education to the students. The programme’s activities include extending services at the Beggar’s Court and the Juvenile Justice Board. The participants even visit Tihar jail.

CONCLUSION

The Faculty of Law (D.U.) is one of the most reputed law colleges for the 3 year LLB course in India. With one of the most notable faculty members and good academic standing, the college is a sought after option. Despite a large number of seat intake, interested candidates must realize that the number of people applying or the same is much larger in comparison to the availability. So, the aspirants must put in their best efforts to attain a seat at the college.