Introduction –

Choosing a law school to attend and graduate from after finishing their education is the most important decision a person must make before entering the legal system. This decision will help shape the way for students looking to get into the profession.

National Law Universities (NLU) is a term that law students are familiar with. They include some of the country's most prestigious law schools.. To maximize their chances, any student hoping to become a successful lawyer should consider joining an NLU. Since they were established with the intention of raising Indian legal education to international levels, they represent the pinnacle of legal education in India.

The NLUs are renowned for their distinguished teachers, illustrious guests, alumni, and research prowess, however, the most notable benefit of being a student at any of the prestigious NLUs is the exposure one gets and the plethora of opportunities its students are opened to.

There are 25 NLUs available in our country, each of which can be found across different states of India.

To be admitted to any of the National Law Universities, students must be able to clear the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). The exam is administered annually and is governed by the Consortium of NLUs. Each NLU accepts CLAT as a means of admission. Although nearly every state in the country has its own National Law University (NLU), the standard and quality of education provided, as well as the opportunities available to students, vary among them.

To facilitate the public, The Ministry of Education came to formulate the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF). The NIRF was utilized to rank the NLUs in our country.

Why NLSIU?

The NIRF provides annual rankings to universities and colleges in India based on their performance in –

• Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR)

• Research and Professional Practice (RP)

• Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)

• Graduation Outcomes (GO)

• Perception (PR)

The National legal School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is the best performing legal school in the country according to the 2023 NIRF Law rankings. In fact it has held this top spot for nearly 30 years. As a result NLSIU is the apex of legal education in our country.

It has been regarded as India's best legal school since its inception. Because of its stature, it attracts numerous opportunities for its students to develop, and to top it all off, frequent gracious visits by High Profile Individuals such as the Chief Justice of India serve as a blessing to our country's legal aspirants.

Students interested in pursuing a successful legal profession may consider applying to NLSIU, considering its reputation and track record in the industry.