Institute of Law, Nirma University has created a mark in legal education. The Institute believes that learning experience is not only enlightening but also enriching and inspiring. With a sky of opportunities opening up at each step, ILNU is proud to give leading lawyers, judges, research scholars, litigators as its contribution to the legal system. As students put their first step in the legal world, it is necessary that they are well informed and aware of the Institute and its culture along with the objectives. This post is an attempt to answer most of the common queries.
Why ILNU?
The Institute’s constant effort to incorporate international standards thereby providing freedom and innovation to advance legal education. The Institute of Law emphasizes the all round development of its students through its unique curriculum and pedagogy. The vibrant culture and campus at ILNU ensures that the development of a student into a professional occurs in the aptest manner possible. ILNU also encourages budding entrepreneurs through e-Cell Nirma University and Idea Skill Lab – ILNU. The Institute’s effort has been recognized by various rankings and is considered one of the premier Institute for imparting legal education.
- Ranked 3rd Best Private Law College by Career360 in January 2017.
- Ranked 6th Best Private Law School in India 2017 by The Week.
- Ranked 11th Best Private Law School by Outlook.
- Ranked 1st in GHRDC Top Law School Ranking.
- Ranked 1st in Curriculum Designing by Flair Talk All India Reporter.
- Ranked 2nd Best College Award for Best Law College of Private University. in Flair Talk, All India Reporter, July 2014.
- Institute Excellence Award – SILF.
What is the expected or previous year cut-off for admission in ILNU?
There is no specific cut-off on the basis of marks or rank because the merit list is prepared on the basis of applications received and first 650 students are invited for counseling. Counseling takes place on two days where the first half of the students are called on Day 1 and the other half on Day 2. However, any student having rank up to 2000-2500 can expect a fair chance of qualifying.
Is there any scholarship policy in ILNU?
Yes, scholarships worth 1.25 Crores are offered to meritorious students. There are two types of scholarship – Merit and Merit-cum-means. Apart from this, the Institute is also providing 100% Scholarship with Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education (IDIA) to underprivileged students (upto 2 students) for legal education. Merit based scholarship is offered to top 10 students in the merit list at the time of admission.
For Merit based scholarship the division is as follows:
Top 2 Students: 100%
Next 3 Students: 75%
Next 5 Students: 50%
For merit-cum-means the division is as follows:
∙ 5 students whose parents’ total Income is Rs. 2.5 lacs or less (students merit is
within first 50 of the students admitted): 100% of the Fee
∙ Another Five (5) Students whose parents’ total Income is Rs. 4 lacs or less (Students merit is within first 50 of the students admitted): 90%of the Fee
∙ Another Five (5) Students whose parents’ total Income is Rs.6 lacs or less: 75% of the Fee.
What is the method of Moot Court Training and Participation?
ILNU proudly boasts of winning the most prestigious national and international moots in the country. Moot Court Committee conducts intra-murals and open challenger for various upcoming moots. The winner team is allotted a moot and further supported in all forms. The MCC closely engages in the preparation of students from guiding in research work, helping in drafting, to practicing oral rounds. Some of the Alumni in the profession also lend their time and help the students from their practical experiences.
How successful the year has been with regards to Moot Court Competitions?
Institute of Law is known for a vibrant mooting culture and it has proved its mettle time and again. ILNU has one of the best records in mooting and like every other year, this year was also filled with glory. Teams have brought many trophies from various moots organized all around the country. The highlight of this year was that one of our teams qualified for International Rounds in 4th Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon SAARC Law Moot and another team qualified for International Rounds in 23rd Stetson International Environmental Law moot: Surana & Surana India National Rounds. Apart from this ILNU has won over 25 trophies in mooting in the last academic year.
What exposure is available for co-curricular activities in ILNU?
There are 21 Clubs and Committees including Legal Aid, NSS, Moot Court Committee, Theatre Club, Dance Club, Debate Society, etc where students can participate based on their interest. Students are also guided by their seniors who have brought laurels to the Institute. The Institute’s theatre team has won recognition across Ahmedabad and has performed in various festivals of repute. There are various cultural programs organised by the Student Welfare Board (SWB) on various occasions. The Institute also organizes national level literary and cultural fests.
Moreover, the Institute has a curriculum offering supplementary courses such as dramatics, yoga, health and nutrition, movie-making, creative writing, etc. Committees such as Legal Aid and NSS ensure the societal development and sensitivity which is very important for a lawyer. The institute has a very dynamic sports infrastructure. Apart from the university level and institute level tournaments, the institute also organizes a yearly cricket league.
How active is ILNU’s placement cell?
The placement cell of ILNU – Campus Recruitment Cell (CRC) works mainly in two heads. First being the internship, and the second being the placement after graduation. The CRC ensures constant guidance to students while making career choices. ILNU is probably the only institute where the system of 10 Internships exists for 10 Semesters and all of which are considered as a part of course curriculum. Not only this, the internships are constantly monitored through weekly reports and feedback from supervisors so as to ensure students make the best of the opportunity. The internship policy includes NGO, Trial Court, High Court, Law Firm, Supreme Court, Judge, PSUs, etc. Further, with every passing year, the placement cell is giving brilliant results by placing students in top law firms and companies.
How is the infrastructure of the institute?
The academic block, named ‘L’ Block, is a three-storied building, having various rooms comprising the lecture hall, seminar halls, smart class, moot court hall, research centers, library, reading hall etc. All the classrooms are fully air-conditioned having podiums and projectors to facilitate e-learning facilities.
The library has a collection of over 11114 volumes covering a wide range of general and special subjects consisting of text books, reference books, back volumes of journals and reports etc., apart from legal periodicals. Library is subscribing 100 print national and international journals and various online and offline databases.
The Nirma University Campus has 3 Food Courts which serves different cuisines, including North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Thali etc. Further, there is a mess in Student Activity Centre (SAC) where one can avail regular breakfast, lunch and dinner either on a daily pay basis or a pass by prior payment.
What are the Hostel and Bus facilities?
Nirma University provides hostel facility only for PG Courses. There are various hostels and paying guest facility available nearby the campus. The details of the same can be received from the admission office. The most common ones have been listed below:
∙ Hiramani Hostel (Boys) – Opposite Nirma University
∙ NICM Gandhinagar – Proper bus facility for pick-up and drop
Moreover, ILNU has its own bus facility for pick-up and drop in almost all areas of Ahmedabad.
What are the policies regarding ragging at the Institute?
Ragging is strictly prohibited inside and outside the University campus. The Anti-Ragging Committee constituted for this purpose by the Institute is empowered to take immediate action against any untoward incident and also to counsel the fresher. The students are required to give an undertaking signed by the candidate and his/her parent/guardian to the effect that he/she is aware of the University’s approach towards ragging and the punishment to which he/she shall be liable if found guilty of ragging. All the students admitted under the institute will have to observe and abide by the discipline rules prescribed by the University / Institute.
What are the library facilities offered by the University?
Library plays a significant role in supporting legal education, legal research & achieving academic excellence. ILNU Library has the state of the art facilities consisting of legal materials in conventional and electronic-digital formats, which includes Case Laws, Constitution, Statues, Legal articles, reporting journals, Parliamentary Proceeding, treatises, judicial & administrative decisions and other legal resources in various form and curriculum related various subjective texts and reference books. The library subscribes to nearly 80 print National and International periodicals & 2364 online journals, including Hein Online, JSTOR, Manupatra, Westlaw among others.
How is the faculty at ILNU?
The faculty at ILNU is a community comprising talented and dedicated faculty members committed to teaching and learning. In addition, the faculty members are also ardent researchers who pursue their own research while teaching, this helps the students to gain more knowledge. The University has a closer student-teacher relationship as the faculty is accessible to students after class and beyond working hours. The faculties are well qualified and have an intensive teaching experience which ensures that the students receive the best education possible.
How is life at ILNU campus?
Creating an inclusive environment and facilitating students’ need, Nirma Institute of Law Students Activities Association (NILSAA) a student activity council of ILNU, provides the student community a bridge between Students and the Administration. NILSAA organizes various flagship events of the Institute like the ILNU National Moot Court Competition, Connaissance (ILNU Literary Fest), ILNU MUN and Conclave. It conducts workshops and lecture series inviting the legal luminaries and practitioners of the field for the better knowledge of Students.
With a well-structured Constitution of its own and active participation of Student members, NILSAA is divided into various clubs & committees that look after different curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of ILNU Student Fraternity. Ample opportunities are provided to the students to ensure growth in the fields of their choice.
How are classes conducted in the times of Covid-19?
ILNU has an online CISCO WEBEX teaching-learning platform through which all the classes are conducted. For each student, CSE department has created an account through which they can login and attend the classes and same is used for the attendance purpose. In the case of individual queries related to a particular subject, students are free to contact the concerned faculty as well as doubt solving sessions are also arranged from time to time.
How are exams and assignments conducted in the times of Covid-19?
Assessment is an important part of the learning process. ILNU has taken due care of the same thing in these hard times. Moodle: Learning Management System is designed to provide educators, administrators, and learners with a single robust, secure, and integrated system to create personalized learning environments. This platform takes care of the smooth conduct of MCQ tests, sharing of essential reading materials by the teachers, assignment submissions by the students. It also has a specific feature called “discussion forum” through which students can initiate discussions in order to resolve their doubts. In short, the platform provides an organised learning ecosystem.
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The Questions and Answers of this post have been compiled and written by Swastik Bisarya and Paridhi Dave, students of First year pursuing BA L.L.B (Hons) at ILNU.
Paridhi Dave:” The past 365 days have been a roller-coaster ride. My decision to come to ILNU has proven to be the best till date. I had my hesitations in the beginning, but as the year has unfolded I’ve learned a lot, in and outside the books. ILNU has a lot to offer, you just need to go and grab what suits you.”
Swastik Bisarya: “To begin with, the decision to come here came with its own perks. Coming from a different state altogether, I faced a lot of changes in terms of culture, way of living but over the year due to the accommodating nature of my peers and the community at the Institute, I feel that I am in the right place and did justice to myself by coming here. Apart from academics the best thing which this institute has is the Seniors. The amount of love seniors showers is unmatchable and that continuous support from them keeps me moving in tough times.”
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