KIIT Law school, Bhubaneshwar
1. Introduction
Founded in 2007, KIIT Law School is a young constituent of KIIT University Bhubaneswar, which has established itself as an educational conglomerate of great national and international repute. Modeled on the pattern of National Law Schools, KIIT Law School is all set to emerge as an institute of excellence in legal education among the third generation law institutions. The School with curricula comparable with that of the National Law Schools envisions fulfilling the absence of a National Law School in Eastern India. The School has also been approved by the Bar Council of India.
The meticulously designed curricula of KLS aim at providing not only the sound nuances of lawyering but also the subtle techniques of delivering and achieving justice. In other words the School emphasizes on integrating legal studies with justice studies. Thus the central focus at KLS is to use law as an instrument of positive social change.
In-Keeping with the KIIT tradition, KIIT Law School encourages independent and original thinking. The School promotes a healthy tradition of interdisciplinary integration, which is reflected in the innovative course combinations offered here. KIIT Law School offers a unique opportunity to develop the highest standards of legal acumen and scholarship with a deep commitment towards understanding ‘law in context.’
KIIT Law School is the perfect abode of legal education for all proponents of creative thinking who have a sense of social responsibility.
2. Admission
Eligibility:
- For B.A.LLB and BBA.LL.B, candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
- For B.Sc.LL.B, candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in science stream with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
- For all the three courses mentioned above the age limit should be below 21 years as on 1st July 2008.
The filled-in application form shall be returned by hand/post to the Admission Director, KIIT University, Koel Campus, Bhubaneswar- 751024 on or before 21st April, 2008. Candidates can also apply online by logging into www.kls.ac.in. Online applicants should send the printed filled in application form duly signed, with a Demand Draft of Rs. 700 in favour of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar on or before 21st April, 2008.
Selection: Admission to the five year Integrated B.A.LL.B; B.B.A.LL.B & B.Sc.LL.B ( Hons.) programs will be through a common all India entrance test (KLSAT-2008). The entrance test will be of two hours duration and will be conducted in as many as 68 centers across India. The test will consist of multiple choice questions and short answer type questions to test Legal Acumen, Linguistic Skills, Logistic and Analytical Reasoning, Mathematical and Numerical Ability, and General Knowledge. 70% of the questions will be of multiple-choice type and the remaining 30% will be of the short answer type.
3. CourseS Offered
B.A.LL.B, B.Sc.LL.B and BBA.LL.B are offered as full time courses after passing which the student is awarded with an Honours Degree in that particular subject of Humanities, Sciences or Management Studies as the case may be. In addition, the students of these courses may also take up another honours either in General Laws or Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Trade Law etc.
4. FACULTY
KIIT Law School has an excellent team of faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. The school is headed by Prof. Faizan Mustafa, the Founder Director of KLS who has vast experience in legal education and university administration. He was the dean, Faculty of Law, AMU, Aligarh which has given Directors to several reputed law schools such as NLISU, Bangalore, NUJS, Kolkata, NLIU, Bhopal and NLU, Jodhpur. Several faculty members of KIIT Law School have either studied in National Law Schools or have taught there. Moreover, a number of faculty members of the school have studied or taught in leading foreign universities. Besides, KIIT Law School has also roped in adjunct faculty from certain foreign law schools.
5. College Infrastructure
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Campus Facilities
Being located in the aesthetically designed KIIT Campus, KIIT Law School enjoys
State-of-the-Art infrastructure providing the most suitable learning environment.
- 250 acres of lush green Eco-friendly campus
- Air conditioned multimedia classroom with wireless LCD projectors
- Free laptop for each student with 24 hours internet connectivity
- Round the clock 16 mbps internet and intranet access in campus & hostel
- Interactive video conferencing through VPN
- Wireless converged campus
- 24 X 7 Digital Library-cum-Reading Room & Computer Lab
- Wireless Data Centre
- Aesthetically designed hostel with modern amenities
- Indoor stadium with air-conditioned billiards' room
- Air conditioned auditorium and Conference Halls
- Ultra modern hospital for the students and staff
6. Extra curriculars and co-curriculars
The most unique feature about KIIT Law School is that it creates a perfectly balanced living space for its students. It provides them a professional learning environment and a homely atmosphere at the same time. The school has many societies that promote extra-curricular activities. These societies build the students’ confidence, hone their skills and bring their latent talent to the fore.
Moot Court
Moot Court is an integral part of the KIIT Law School curriculum.
The school has a huge moot court room where simulated court proceedings
are carried out. The students are expected to participate in these
proceedings, which mainly include drafting briefs and oral arguments.
The School has a Students Bar Association, which sends the students
to take part in national and international moot court competitions.
KLS also organizes its own moot court competitions every year.
Sports and Games
KIIT University has one of the biggest outdoor and indoor stadia
where the students can play games like basketball, lawn tennis,
hockey, cricket etc. The campus also houses an air-conditioned
billiard room. All students of KIIT get the privilege to participate
in various inter-university, state, national and international
level sports meets.
Music and Entertainment
The KIIT Law School has a music society, which promotes the learning
of various forms of music from Indian classical music to rock.
Besides, there are many other avenues of entertainment that groom
the various creative pursuits of the students.
7. Career OPPOrtunities
KIIT University, the parent University of KIIT Law School has an active placement cell, which ensures 100% placement to all eligible students through on-campus recruitment. The Training and Placement Cell of KIIT Law School works in coordination with the Central Placement Cell which facilitates the law students to have training in law firms, NGOs, corporate houses, National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commission, National Commission for Women, lawyer’s chambers and other government offices dealing with legal issues.
8. training and placement activity
In addition to campus placements the Training & Placement
section aims to organize programmes, mock interviews, group discussions,
case studies, etc. and has plans to organize programmes like:
"Personality Growth".
"Interpersonal & Communication Skills".
"Career planning and Career Mapping".
"Programme on "Personal
Effectiveness for Girl students".
8. Hostel
- Separate hostel for boys and girls with modern amenities
- Hygienic kitchen & dining hall
- Round the clock internet and intranet facility
- 24 hours Reading Room Facility
- 24 hours access to library and labs
- Facility for all types of indoor and outdoor games
- Swimming pool
- Good quality of Indian and continental food
9. Contact co-ordinates
For queries regarding the institute and the programmes conducted, contact:
Office of Admissions
KIIT LAW SCHOOL
Patia, Bhubaneswar- 751024.
Tel:
+91 674 2725440; 2725440
Mob: + 91 9438303041; 9438304010
E-mail:query@kls.ac.in, klsat@kls.ac.in
http://www.kls.ac.in