Symbiosis Law School Pune
INTRODUCTION
Symbiosis Law School, Pune stands for excellence in legal education and is nestled in the city of Pune (popularly described as the Oxford of the East, with the glorious heritage of being the capital of the Peshwas). Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Pune, piloted and enriched by the vision of Padma Bhushan Dr. S.B. Mujumdar, was established in 1977 under the illustrious banner of Symbiosis Society. Since 2002, it has been a constituent of Symbiosis International University, which is accredited by ‘NAAC’ with ‘A’ grade. SLS Pune has been continuously ranked amongst top 10 Law Schools in India by the India Today-Nielsen and The Week survey. It was conferred with the prestigious Gold Star Award by the Bar Council of India in February. This stature is attained through its various programmes. It offers 5-year integrated Undergraduate Programmes like Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws [B.A, LL.B( Hons)] and Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws [B.B.A., LL.B(Hons)], B.A/B.B.A LLB, 3 year LL.B and One year LL.M programme. SLS, Pune also successfully administers 8 different Diploma Programmes and 19 Certificate Programmes.
The curriculum and pedagogy are designed around the latest quality initiatives in legal education in India & the world including in India & the World recommendations of the Carnegie Report, USA combining skill, knowledge and values. These are imparted through multitalented, qualified, competent and enthusiastic faculty. Those efforts are reciprocated by the participation of all the stakeholders including the members of the Bar and Bench, corporate sector and international experts. Impressive international collaborations across UK, US and Europe have brought in the membership of International Association of Law Schools, USA and the Asian Law Institute, Singapore. SLS, Pune is the only Indian partner with the Erasmus Mundus Global Consortium of Law Schools. Since 2008, DAAD, Germany has been funding faculty and students of SLS Pune for research and exchange programmes through the ‘New Passage to India’ Programme with Leibniz University, Hanover and Brunswick European Law School, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Wolfenbuttel, Germany. Since 2012, Symbiosis Law School, Pune has also been a part of Ontario Maharashtra Goa (OMG) Exchange Programme.
SLS, Pune aims at creating world class professionals, committed academicians and law reformers, training justice dispensers, invigorating community crusaders and creating a strong watershed of new and upcoming expertise in law relating to business and corporate context. The scholarships for students include the SC/ST Top Class Education Scholarships, Ministry of Social Welfare, Govt. of India, State Merit Scholarship, Symbiosis Foundation Scholarships and 8 other scholarships. They receive assistance, inspiration and attention through the mentor system. Our tagline word "Collaboration" ensures that every student gets an opportunity to experience new cultures, meet new people and have a holistic development of their personalities.
VISION
Promoting International understanding through quality education.
MISSION
- To inculcate spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family)
- To promote ethical and value-based learning
- To inculcate cross cultural sensitization
- To nurture creativity and encourage entrepreneurship
- To promote health and wellness amongst students, staff and community
- To produce thought provoking leaders for the society
- To contribute towards knowledge generation and dissemination
- To foster the spirit of national development
- To develop global competencies amongst students
- To enhance employability and contribute to human resource development
- To install sensitivity amongst the youth towards the community and environment
INFRASTRUCTURE/FACILITIES
The following resources facilitate teaching-learning, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in tune with the vision and mission of SIU:
LIBRARY
The Symbiosis Law School, Pune library is enriched with a vast collection around 63041 books, 140 journals and 6845 e-journals, numerous other periodicals and magazines. It provides source for legal research for faculty as well as the students. It also provides extensive technology based learning resources with 17 legal databases including Manupatra, SCC Online Web-edition, LexisNexis, Hein Online, Westlaw, JSTOR, EBSCO, Kluwer-Arbitration, Patents and Competition, Legal Sutra, World News Paper, Cambridge Online Books, CLA, Taxmann and Index to Legal Periodicals, LII Of India & Emerald.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
The institute strongly emphasizes research and publications through various research projects and in-house journals, which are being published in collaboration with LexisNexis. Students contribute significantly as authors and editors. The faculty and students of SLS, Pune are involved in publication with journals of national and international repute.
COMPUTER LAB
The Symbiosis Law School, Pune campus is Wi-Fi enabled. It has two ICT Resource Centers (Computer Labs). The Labs are fully equipped latest computers, WiFi and printing facility.
OTHER FACILITIES
SLS, Pune has state of the art facilitities including SCALSAR (Symbiosis Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Reseasrch Centre, consolidates PG Studies, Doctoral Studies and Research Projects). It contains well-quipped 3 faculty rooms having separate cubicles, examination department, accounts department, administrative department. All classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors with internet and Wi-Fi services. SLS, Pune provides a well-equipped, moot court hall, with the seating capacity of 200 and a multi-purpose hall with a seating capacity of 200. It also provides a conference room with the seating capacity of 50. Video conferencing facility is available in all these rooms.
HEALTH SERVICES AND HEALTH INSURANCE
The Health Center provides all emergency health services and covers all students under a unique and novel medical insurance scheme with a free and compulsory annual health checkup. A well-equipped and modern gymnasium with yoga hall is within the campus.
CANTEEN
The Multi-cuisine food court of the campus caters to a variety of preferences.
HOSTEL
Full hostel facility is for girls available on campus. However for the boys, beyond limited facility, the institute facilitates information on the accommodation available in nearby areas.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
PROGRAMMES OFFERED: [5 year integrated Programmes]
B.A., L.L.B. (Hons.) & B.B.A., L.L.B. (Hons.)
OTHER PROGRAMMES OFFERED
LL.B. [3-YEAR PROGRAMME]:
This Programme is available to students who have a graduate degree in any discipline.
POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN LAW
One-Year LL.M Programme with an interdisciplinary approach and strong research orientation is offered with 7 specializations.
DIPLOMA :
7 Part-time one year Diploma Programmes and 1 Post-Graduate Diploma Programmes are offered as value-addition. Students pursue these programmes alongside their Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programmes.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES :
There are 19 Certificate Programmes, which include the much-acclaimed Certificate Programme in European Legal Studies and the Certificate Programme in Securities Laws among others.
PLACEMENT
The Placement Cell organizes the placement training throughout the year and during the programme a systematic profound development of every student is ensured. The students are trained, groomed and chiseled to be the best professional, with the combination of managerial and leadership skills, and a broad range of professional skills such as legal reasoning skills, advocacy and legal writing. The Cell also facilitates internship opportunities for the students in Law firms and Corporate Houses. The Cell has managed to place students substantially in placement opportunities from various sectors including PSUs, Law Firms, Banking and Financial Companies, LPOs, Judiciary and Insurance.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction is English. The methods are essentially learner-centric, which include lectures, the Socratic method, field visits, seminars, group discussions, simulations, case studies, moot courts, mock trials and ICT-enabled learning by international guest faculty and guest sessions by the stalwarts in the field.
PROFILE OF THE PAST STUDENTS
The institutional commitment of diversity and inclusion is reflected in the current student composition of the law school, which consists of 100 International students. Some of the best alumni profiles include:
- Justice Sadhana Jadhav, Bombay High Court, Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Bombay High Court
- Adv. Sampat Bulusu, Genereal Manager,Legal, Shell Hazira, Ahemdabad
- Scores of Lawyers including Supreme Court, High Courts as Additional Solicitor Generals
- Barristers and qualified US Attorneys
- More than 30 Judicial Officers in Maharashtra, some in MP, Assam & Gujarat
- Partners in Legases, AMLT, Dua Associates, TriLegal, AZB, Amarchand Mangaldas
- Selected to pursue Masters in ivy league Universities such as Oxford, Harvard, King’s College London, LSE, New York University & McGill, Canada
- Leadership positions as Deputy Mayors, Civil servants in India
- Judges, Parliamentarians and Ministers in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda
- Academicians in lead roles across India in prestigious law schools
CAREER PROSPECTS
After initial assessment through elaborate psychometric tests, assessment and screening process; the students get training, orientation and experiential learning through systematic internships in industry, High Courts, Supreme Court and Non-governmental organizations. A student can look forward to a meaningful and rewarding career with various options such as Judiciary, Corporate practice, Litigation, Law teaching, Legal Process Outsourcing, and Administrative services.
ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATION :
The candidate should have passed XII (10+2) examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for S.C. /S.T. candidates). Students who have appeared for their Standard XII final examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to submission of passing certificate at the time of the final admission.
Age Limit:
Maximum age limit for five year course is 20 years for general category and 22 years for SC/ST and Other Backward Communities.
INTAKE :
The total intake is 300 seats [Inclusive of 180 seats of B.B.A, LL.B (Hons.) and 120 seats of B.A, LL.B (Hons.)
B.A., / B.B.A. L.L.B (Hons.):
Separate Merit Lists for B.B.A, LL.B (Hons.) and B.A., LL.B (Hons.) programme will be prepared and published. At the time of SET registration, it shall be mandatory for the candidates to clearly indicate the programme to which they wish to apply. The candidates can also apply to both the programmes by paying Rs. 1,000/- separately for each of them.
Note: It is suggested that those candidates who have studied arts/social sciences subjects for their qualifying examination may apply for B.A, LL.B (Hons.) programme. Similarly, those candidates who have studied commerce/accounts/mathematics/sciences may apply for B.B.A, LL.B. (Hons.) programme. Further, the candidates are also free to make their own choice depending on their ability, interest and opportunity. Please note that these two programmes differ only in the First Degree contents (either Humanities OR Business Studies), same Law courses are offered in both the programmes. Graduates in both streams are eligible for diverse legal careers and opportunities in Corporate, Litigation, Civil Services, Advocacy, Judiciary, Academics, jobs in International Organizations, International Admissions and others.
Reservation of Seats as per University norms.
B.A. LL.B. & B.B.A. LL.B. (HONS) PROGRAMME
IMPORTANT DATES 2017-2018
| SLS Pune Online Registration Starts | December 26, 2016 |
| SLS Pune Online Registration Closes | May 17, 2017 |
| SLS Pune Payment via Demand Draft Closes on (Please Note: Demand Draft of SLS Pune should be in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat" payable at Pune, to be sent along with DD to Symbiosis Test Secretariat, Symbiosis International University, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, District: Pune – 412115 within the prescribed date along with DD payment form available at DD payment option at SET website) | May 13, 2017 |
| SLS Pune Payment via Internet Banking/Credit Card Closes on | May 17, 2017 |
| PI-WAT for SLS Pune at SLS Pune Campus | 26th to 29th May, 2017 |
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL MERIT LIST [BASED ON SET SCORE (50%WEIGHTAGE) & PI-WAT (50%)]
| First Merit List Last date for Admission | June 5, 2017 (5:00pm) |
| June 12, 2017 (5:00pm) | |
| Second Merit List Last date for Admission | June 16, 2017 (5 PM) |
| June 23, 2017 (5 PM) | |
| Third Merit List Last date for Admission | June 27, 2017 (5 PM) |
| July 04, 2017 (5 PM) | |
| Commencement of the Classes | July 03, 2017 |
Symbiosis Law School, Pune established in June 1977, was earlier affiliated to the University of Pune and later became a constituent of Symbiosis International University in 2002, with an enhanced degree of autonomy in teaching, learning and research.
Being the meeting point of all kinds of talent in the legal arena, SLS, Pune occupies "a" place of pride among the flagship institutions of the Symbiosis International University. Symbiosis Law School "epitomizes" excellence in legal education. Nestled in the heart of Pune,( "a city" popularly described as the Oxford of the East "and the capital of the Peshwas empire), it embodies the essence of 'Symbiosis' 'which means living together for mutual benefit'. Amongst a host of outstanding institutions under Symbiosis International University offering various courses Symbiosis Law School, Pune stands tall with the India Today Nelson Survey ranking the institute among the top 10 law schools of India in 2013 and the Bar Council of India conferring it with the Gold-star Award in 2013.
In a journey of 38 years, Symbiosis Law School, Pune has achieved various milestones in teaching, learning and research. It is the first law college in Pune to offer evening law programs and is one of the pioneers of the five year law program. Its innovative and creative educational experiments have set it apart from other law colleges in the city and the region. Symbiosis Law School, Pune has the honour of being a core partner in the global network of legal institutes of the Erasmus Mundus consortium. It has also been selected by the Government of India, Ministry of Social Welfare for awarding scholarships to SC & ST students. SLS, Pune also has collaborations with various bodies and renowned national and international educational institutions.
Details of collaboration with foreign universities
Year
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Incoming
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Outcoming
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Programme
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Number of students
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Credits
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Programme
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Number of students
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Credits
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2010
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DAAD New Passage to India
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4(LUH, Germany),
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10
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DAAD New Passage to India
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4(LUH),
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12
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2011
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DAAD New Passage to India
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2 (LUH)
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10
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DAAD New Passage to India
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4(LUH)
|
12
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2012
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DAAD New Passage to India
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2 (LUH, Germany)
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10
|
DAAD New Passage to India
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2 (LUH)
|
16
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OMG
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1 (Ontario, Canada)
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15
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ErasmusMundus
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1(Rouen, France)
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36
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OMG
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2(Ontario)
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2013
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DAAD New Passage to India
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3( LUH)
5(Ostfalia) |
10
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DAAD New Passage to India
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2 (LUH)
5(Ostfalia) |
12
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ErasmusMundus
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2(Rouen, France)
1 (Lisbon Portugal) |
36
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OMG
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2(Ontario)
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Certificate
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2014
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DAAD New Passage to India
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4( LUH)
5(Ostfalia, Germany) |
10
|
DAAD New Passage to India
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4 (LUH)
5(Ostfalia) |
18
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UCD
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1( Dublin, Ireland)
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20
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UCD
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2( Dublin)
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30
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UCC
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3(Dublin)
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30
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ErasmusMundus
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2(Rouen)
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36
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2015
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DAAD New Passage to India
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5(Ostfalia)
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18
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Total
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33
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40
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Symbiosis Law School,Pune
S. No. 227, Plot No. 11, VIP Road,
Off Rohan Mithila, Vimannagar,
Pune - 411014, Maharashtra, India
: +91- 83800 20926 , 8380020928
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Off Rohan Mithila, Vimannagar,
Pune - 411014, Maharashtra, India
: +91- 83800 20926 , 8380020928
: 020-66861100 / 07/ 16/ 18
: 020 66861190
