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Government Law College, Mumbai

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Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai is one of the premier law colleges of India. Established in 1855, Government Law College Mumbai is perhaps the oldest Law College in India. The college boasts some of the famous personalities such as Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Chief Justice M. C. Chagla (the first Indian Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court), Sir Motilal Setalvad (the first Attorney General of Independent India) etc. among its alumni.

Government Law College, Mumbai has had an equally illustrious faculty like Chief Justice M. C. Chagla, Badruddin Tyebji, G. S. Rao, V. F. Taraporwala, N. H. C. Coyajee, B. G. Gokhale, S. G. Patwardhan, N. A. Palkhivala, Tehemtan Daruwala etc. among its ranks.

Courses :

B.L.S., LL.B
This is a five-year Integrated Law Course leading to a B.L.S., LL.B. Degree. The first and the second year of this course i.e. first four semesters constitute a 'Pre - Law' course. The students pursing this course are entitled to B.L.S. (Bachelor of Legal Science) Degree on successful completion of the third year (6th semester) and on successful completion of five years (10th semester) the LL.B. Degree is awarded.

LL.B. Degree
This is a three-year Law Course leading to the LL.B. Degree. The course structure is divided into six semesters. Students who do not wish to practise as Advocates, are eligible for the LL.B. (General) Degree, at the successful completion of the second year (4th semester). On successful completion of three years (6th semester) the LL.B. Degree is awarded.

L.L.M
The LL. M. Degree enables students to develop their interests in many of the major areas of law to which they have been introduced in the LL. B. and also provides opportunities for the study of important specialized areas. The duration of course is two years. A student is permitted to take any two groups out of the eleven groups each paper in the group shall carry 100 marks.

Postgraduate Diploma Course in Securities Law
Recognizing the growing importance of India's capital markets and in keeping with its pioneering role in Indian legal education, GLC Mumbai offers a one year Postgraduate Diploma Course in Securities Law.

How To Get Into Government Law College, Mumbai?

Admission process for the first year of the Five Year Law Course will commence immediately after the declaration of the
H.S.C. results and in the case of the Three Year Law Course, after the declaration of graduation results.

How many Seats?

Total seats available for Ist year of B.L.S. LL.B. - 160
Ist year of LL.B. - 320
There is 50% Reservation for Reserved Categories from Maharashtra State as per the Government Resolution(G.R.).
The prospectus and Admission Forms will be available at the College Office. The Admission Form, duly filled in, should be submitted to the college office within the prescribed time.

Facilities:

  • Library : The Government Law College provides students, with extensive facilities to maximize their knowledge in the field of law. The Harilal J. Kania Memorial Library and Reading Room has been a part of this college since the year 1952. The reading room was created from the Harilal . K. Kania Memorial fund which was instituted to honour the memory of Sir Harilal J. Kania, the first Chief Justice and an ex-student of this college.
  • Moot Court Association (MCA) : The Moot Court Association (MCA) of Government Law College was inaugurated in February 1955 by the then Hon'ble Education Minister, Mr. Dinkar R. Desai, under the aegis of Principal Mr. K. R. Mehta.
    In recognition of Mooting as an imperative co- curricular activity, the members of the Moot Court Association work unstintingly to promote and encourage mooting in Government Law College. In pursuance of this objective, the Moot Court Association singularly co-ordinates all the mooting activities at Government Law College. Students argue on specific legal issues and adaptations of cases previously settled in court. Eminent Advocates, Senior Advocates and Hon'ble Judges of the Bombay High Court judge various Intra College Moots as well as National and International Moot Court Competitions hosted by the MCA.
    The MCA conducts various workshops, the Demonstration Moot Court and the Fresher's Moot Court Competition in order to acquaint the students of the first year with the activity of Mooting. It also conducts the Grand Moot Court Competition and several Common Eliminations in order to ensure that students participate at various City, State, National and International Moot Court Competitions. More Detail About MCA Click Here...
  • Electronis Research Room
  • Hostel
  • Mess

Contact Details:

The Government Law College
'A' Road, Churchgate Mumbai - 400020
Maharashtra - India
Ph: +91 - 22 - 2204 1707 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +91 - 22 - 2204 1707 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +91 - 22 - 2204 1707 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: +91 - 22 - 2285 1315
Email: webmaster@glc.edu ; principal@glc.edu
website:
http://www.glcmumbai.com/home/home.aspx

Comments (39)

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how to join glc what is the criteria
himanshu kumar pandey , January 04, 2010
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hi, what were the cut-offs for 2010 Three Year LLB for a Commerce graduate ?
Aman , November 20, 2010
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I am B.Sc.(Comp. Sc.) third year student from SC category.How was the cut off list of 2010 three year LLB.
Vishal Shinde , November 25, 2010
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hi, what were the cut-offs for 2010 Three Year LLB for a graduate ?
ritu , December 17, 2010
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hi, what were the cut-offs for 2010 Three Year LLB for a Commerce graduate ?
ritu , December 17, 2010
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Rahul
Admission in GLC mumbai is done on merit basis......as per students 12th percentage...!!!
for more details visit college profiles...
Rahul , December 28, 2010
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Rahul
For 2010 cutt-off please visit notificatins sections...!!!
Rahul , December 28, 2010
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Rahul
FOR 2010 cuttoff of scince stream do refer the notifications uploaded by the entranceccorner team
Rahul , December 28, 2010
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Rahul
For all the Cutt offs of 2010 do check the notifications sections....we have uploaded everything..!!!
Rahul , December 28, 2010
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Hi friends. The average cut off for out side Maharashtra is for commerce- around 85% for science and arts around 84% every year. Plz note that one should wait for atleast 5 lists only after that cutt off goes down to 82-83 percent.
Abhineet Sharma , March 05, 2011
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what is the admission procedure to three year llb course. what is the latest government rules to three year llb degree.
meena , March 26, 2011
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Rahul
new website for Government law college has been updated above...u may check it out...!!!!
Rahul , April 04, 2011
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Do the GLC LLB course designed specially for the students of Maharashtra university? Can a Graduate from Barkatullah university apply for the GLC LLB Degree?
snehlata mishra , April 23, 2011
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Rahul
@snehlata mishra GLC is not for only maharashtra students....everyone who will fulfill the eligibility will be a part of the institution........so u can also apply for the college
Rahul , April 23, 2011
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shubham
where is the notification center ... i want to view last year's cutoff for commerce stream outside maharashtra .
shubham , April 23, 2011
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can v get transfer in 2nd year in 5yr B.A LLB course?
renisa , April 24, 2011
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hello sir,
I am presently a first year(2nd semester) B.A.L.L.B student at MSU, Vadodara and i wish to apply for migration/transfer to GLC.I got 60% in my first semester and i expect it to between 60-65% for the second semester .Will i be eligible for a migration/transfer into the 2nd year at GLC?
if yes, then wats the procedure and when are the forms goin to be out?
renisa , April 25, 2011
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Rahul
@renisa u got nice marks.........but till date there is no notification for transfers in college if there any will upload on the net.....keep in touch
Rahul , April 26, 2011
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ok..thank u sir!
renisa , April 27, 2011
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Hi sir, I have just given my HSC examination from HR College and would like to know what are the documents required for admission to Government Law College, Mumbai and what would be the cut off this year. Thank you.
Saachi , April 28, 2011
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what are d eligibility criteria for bls llb. (5 year integrated programme.) please send in details.
and how can we apply?
thank u.
harsh krishnan , May 14, 2011
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Rahul
@saachi u just need ur marksheets, passout certificates and ur domiciles(if any)......
Rahul , May 15, 2011
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Rahul
@harsh kishnan admission in glc is taken on the merit basis.....means on tn the basis of ur 12th marks...!!!!
Rahul , May 15, 2011
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hello sir, can you please tell me the cut-off for this year in GLC for a 5 year LLB course?
urvashi soni , May 18, 2011
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i m frm humanities stream. i gt 87% in class 12 board exam, 2011. best of four i gt 89%. so what r my chances in gettin through glc mumbai....
gaurav adsgupta , May 24, 2011
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i am hsc appered student n intrested in 5years law ............ so sir/madam can i know last year cut off for llb
Naushad Ahmed , May 27, 2011
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HOW TO TAKE ADMISSION IN GLC MUMBAI?????????????????????????????
LOKESH , June 03, 2011
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what is the criteria of admission???????????/
LOKESH , June 03, 2011
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Is there any registration for BLS LLB?
jagruti , June 09, 2011
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sir ,
i want get in glc , what are the eligibility criteria for bls llb (5 year integrated programme ) please send me details.
thank you .
i have got 82.6% in 12th class with mp board so can i get admission in glc mumbai
Rizwan shaikh , June 13, 2011
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I have passed my graduation in 1993 , now i want to do LLB. Can i get admission in govt. law college and how can i apply for the same.please guide me.
Pushpa , June 15, 2011
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I have passed my graduation in 1993 now i want to do LLB, can i get admission in GLC and how can i apply for the same. Please guide me.
Pushpa , June 15, 2011
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sir,
i hv js+ cleared my 12th nd scored 87.8% nd em frm comm stream ,do i s+nd ny chance in getting into d college
swapnill , June 15, 2011
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which is better college? nirma or glc?
bhawana tiwari , June 18, 2011
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chinmay jain
Dear Sir, What is unaided List. How does one's name figure on it. I have got 86.2% in Science, outside Maharastra. Do I have any chances in getting admissions in GLC. I have also applied for in NLU Assam. But the entrance exams keep getting deferred. Will it start? What other options are there.
chinmay jain , June 25, 2011
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Shylaja
hi Sir,
i have passed my Third year B.Com (Banking and Insurance) (6th sem) this year but still not received the marksheets.
i had got 80.17% in 5th sem.
So i wanted to know if im eligible for 3yrs LLB in GLC.
please let me know at the earliest.
Shylaja , July 24, 2011
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what is the average cutt off for maharashtra students in arts stream for LLB(5YERAS)
aparna ajit , November 08, 2011
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Hello Sir,

I completed my graduation in 2011 and i want to study Corporate law.

I have scored 84% in my final year.

Could you please tell me whether I am eligible for a 3yrs LLB in GLC.?

Could you please guide me?
Madhu , November 16, 2011
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hello! i am a 12th grade student and wil be appearing for the boards this march!
i would like pursue law. so what wil be the cut off for this year?
neha , January 15, 2012

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