Law college in Assam
JB Law College, its full name Jnanadabhiram Barooah Law College, is a law school located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 1969 and the college was named after the name of Jnanadabihram Barooah, a well known personality in the legal field of Assam. The college also offers a five-year integrated course, which is a combination of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and LLB degree The postgraduate course offered is a Master of Laws (LLM) program, which is a two-year full-time course. The JB Law College is recognized by Bar Council of India[2] and it also got a status of ' Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956 ' from University Grants Commission.[3] The Law College is affiliated to Gauhati University.[4]
History
The college was established in 1969 to improve legal education in the region. The first meeting to discuss the need for a law college in Guwahati was held on July 10, 1968. The college was formally established on June 25, 1969, with the written approval of Gauhati University. The college was named after Jnanadabhiram Barooah, the first principal of Assam's first Law College, The Government Earle Law College, which was established in 1914. Late Golap Chandra Choudhury was the first principal of JBLC, serving from 1969 to 1972.
Course Structure
The College follows the course structure prescribed by the Gauhati University and it may be procured from the office.
5 Year Integrated B.A. LL.B. Course
An applicant who has successfully completed Senior Secondary School (+2) course or equivalent from a recognised University of India or outside or from a Senior Secondary Board or equivalent, constituted or recognised by the Union or by the State Government from a foreign country recognised by the Government of that country with at least 45 % ( 40% for SC,ST and OBC applicants) in aggregate may apply for and be admitted into the program to obtain the integrated degree in law with B.A. as the first degree.
3 Year LL.B. Course
An applicant who has graduated in any discipline of knowledge from a University established by an Act of Parliament or by a State Legislature or an equivalent national institution recognised as a Deemed to be University or foreign university recognised as equivalent to the statusof an Indian University by an authority competent to declare equivalence, with at least 45% ( 40% for SC,ST and OBC applicants), may apply for a three year degree program in law leading to conferment of LL.B. degree on successful completion of regular program.
2 Year LL.M. Course
An applicant who has a degree in law from a University established by an Act of Parliament or by a State Legislature or an equivalent National Institution recognised as a Deemed to be University or foreign university recognised as equivalent to the status of an Indian University by an authority competent to declareequivalence, with at least 50% (45% for SC,ST and OBC applicants), may apply for a two years master degree program in law leading to conferment of LL.M. degree on successful completion of regular program.
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