GLC Mumbai: Courses, Facilities

Midhun Hari

The Government Law College is one of the oldest Law College in Asia which is established in 1855. It is located in Churchgate, Mumbai. The college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and is approved by Bar Council of India. Government Law College continues to be one of the popular institutes, among the law students.

Government Law College offers quality education in the field of law. The College derives its strength from the highly qualified and experienced faculty. The major courses offered at Government Law College are LL.B., B.L.S. LL.B, Securities Law, Human Rights, Cyber Law, etc. The Government Law College admissions are based on the performance in the CET examination.

The college has expanded its infrastructure which houses additional classrooms and a reference library. There are many corporates, advocates, legal firms and counsels, who recruit the students from the institute. The college provides many facilities to the students for their development.

GCL Quick Links:

• Highlights
• Courses
• Facilities
• Placements
• Scholarships
• Committees and Association
• FAQs
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admissions
• Hostel Details

Government Law College Highlights:

The highlights of the Delhi University like Established Year, Principal, Address, Recognitions, Affiliation and the programs offered are as follows:

Government Law College Courses:

GLC offers various UG, Diploma, and PG Diploma courses under the discipline of law. Major courses offered at Government Law College are LL.B., B.L.S. LL.B, Securities Law, Human Rights, Cyber Law.

Government Law College Facilities:

There are various facilities provided by the college for the overall development of the students. The facilities include a library, Electronic research room, Auditorium, canteen, sports facilities and many more. The library has a rich collection of books with over 42,000 books, some of which cannot be found in any other library of India. There is a reading room located on the third floor of the college. The Library also possesses the original copy of the Indian Penal Code was drafted by Lord Macaulay in the year 1886. The students can avail of library facilities from 9:45 am to 5:30 pm. The college has an electronic research room equipped with any numbers of PCs. They provide students access to the following legal databases such as Manupatra, SCC, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw. The college has 17 classrooms, a Mooting Room, an Auditorium, an audio-visual room and a canteen for the benefit of students. There is an active sports committee in the college which organizes several inter-collegiate competitions across the country.

GLC Placements:

The college has a Placement Committee which takes care of placements. There are many corporates, advocates, legal firms and counsels, who recruit the students. Many students have been placed in the top recruiting firms.  Government Law College placements believe in the holistic development of the students. AZB & Partners, Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co, Desai & Diwanji, Tata Group of Companies are the top recruiters, visiting the campus. There are workshops and discussions conducted by prominent legal professionals.

GLC Scholarships:

There are many scholarships and awards distributed by the college to the meritorious students. These scholarships help students with their studies.

Government Law College Committees and Association:

The college has several committees and association for the welfare of the students. They help students in gaining more practical knowledge through various programs and serve the society.

• Students Council
• Alumni Association
• Debating Society
• Gujarati Mandal
• Hindi Parishad
• Law Review
• Legal Aid Committee
• Magazine Committee
• Model United Nations Society
• Moot Court Association
• Music circle
• NSS
• Placement Committee
• Rotaract Club
• Sports Committee
• Social Service League
• Students for the promotion of International Law, Mumbai

Government Law College FAQs:

   1. Where is Government Law College located?
       - The Government Law College is located in Churchgate, Mumbai.

   2. Is GLC affiliated to Mumbai University?
       - Yes, The Government Law College is affiliated to the University of Mumbai.

   3. What are the courses offered in GLC?
       - The major courses offered by Government Law College are LL.B., B.L.S. LL.B, Securities Law, Human Rights, Cyber Law, etc.

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Government Law College Eligibility Criteria:

The admissions are based on the CET exams. Students are shortlisted based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination. The following is the eligibility criteria for the courses offered at GLC.

GLC Admissions:

The students are selected rules and guidelines laid down by the College. The students are shortlisted based on the performance in CET examination. The admission must be taken by the student in person, by submitting the following documents:

1. Marks obtained in the Common Entrance Test (CET) Examination.
2. The original statement of marks with a certified copy.
3. Original Caste Certificate by students.
4. Passing certificate and certified copy of the document indicating the date of birth, for example, school leaving certificate.
5. Two recent passport size photographs.
6. In the case of a student migrating from another University, a Provincial Eligibility Certificate issued from the Mumbai University will be required. Application for the certificate is to be made to the Registrar of Mumbai University in the prescribed form along with the prescribed fees.
7. In the case of a student passing out from a college affiliated to the Mumbai University, a Transfer Certificate (T.C.) from that college will be required. The application for the T.C. should be sent through this college ion the prescribed form.
8. Foreign students seeking admission should produce their passport and student visa at the time of admission. Those holding tourist visas or entry visas will not be considered.
9. At the time of admission, every student must undertake to attend at least 75% of the total number of lectures held in each semester

Government Law College Hostel Details:

The college has no of its own. The Government Law College facilities include a library, Electronic research room, Auditorium and many more. The students reside at the International Students Hostel, which is near to the college. The students are not assured of the accommodation in the hostel at the time of admission.