Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala
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About Us
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, to fulfill the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization. RGNUL started functioning from its Headquarters-Mohindra Kothi, The Mall, Patiala w.e.f. 26 May 2006. The University acquired approval of the Bar Council of India (BCI) in July 2006. The University also got registered with the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and has been declared fit to obtain grant from the (UGC) under Section 12-B of the UGC Act, 1956. RGNUL operated from heritage building of the erstwhile Patiala State, Mohindra Kothi, The Mall, Patiala (from 2006 to 2013) located in the heart of Patiala city in a pollution free environment. The University was accredited with ‘A’ Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2015. RGNUL, Punjab was granted autonomy under UGC Regulations, Clause 5 Dimensions of Autonomy for Category-II Universities in April 2018.The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, ranked RGNUL the first amongst the cleanest Higher Educational Institutions, Swachh Campus (2019) in the category of Government Residential Universities.
The verdant and spacious campus of RGNUL at Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala spreads across an area of 50 Acres of land. The state-of-the-art Campus has an Administrative-cum-Academic Block, Library, Auditorium, Sports Complex, Boys and Girls Hostels, Guest House, Community Hall, Health Centre, Residences, Stadium, Gymnasium, Canteen and facility area. RGNUL is a residential campus. The hostels have modern amenities including air conditioning of each room. There is also provision of apartments for faculty members and staff. The air conditioned university library of RGNUL is an example of excellence. With world class library services and rich collection of books and journals, this computerized Wi-Fi library has on its shelves more than 39000 volumes which include a comprehensive array of legal resources in both print and electronic formats. The library also has subscription of 109 periodicals.
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Vice Chancellor's Message
Professor (Dr.) Jai S. Singh
The Global scenario of Legal education has witnessed a significant change in approach and a remarkable growth. Legal education in India too, has readily adapted to the global demands and every institution has geared up to meet the global challenges by harnessing the latest technologies in the field of legal education. The move towards interdisciplinary studies, research based and interactive learning with technology integration have opened up several options as well as created multiple challenges
Placement
With a growth rate of over 8%, India is emerging as a global power. Two important contributors to India’s astounding growth power are ‘youth population’ and ‘educated society’. Keeping this in mind, RGNUL has formed its six members Internship and Placement Committee (IPC) in April, 2011. On 10th May, 2011, the Honorable Vice Chancellor, Professor (Dr.) Paramjit S. Jaswal inaugurated a fully equipped and well furnished Internship and Placement Cell and released the first Placement Brochure for the graduating batch, 2011. Two law firms have already visited the University Campus for placement and shortlisted 12 students from the graduating batch. Many other Law Firms, Companies, are scheduled to visit the campus shortly.
The very object of the committee is to provide the students a planned transition from the University curriculum to a personal and professional setting in a students’ area of interest. It also helps the students in guiding and planning their practical training program mes and placement. Practical training forms a significant part of the academic curriculum in the university. The students of I to IX Semester have to undergo training under reputed NGOs, law firms, corporate offices, senior advocates, clerkship under the Honorable Supreme Court and High Court Judges and other related Public Sector undertakings. During the internship experience, the students can test the practical application of the theories of academic learning in the professional setting. During this period of Internship, students are required to conduct Legal Research, Draft Pleadings, Briefs, Opinions or other Legal Documents as required by the organisation. After the completion of the internship programmed , the students may, under the supervision of the IPC, participate in an interactive session with other batch mates and have a more comprehensive outlook as to the requirements and the needs of the work field as it practically exists.
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Website : http://www.rgnul.ac.in/
