Government Law College, Thrissur
Government Law College, Thrissur, also known as Thrissur Law College (തൃശ്ശൂർ ലോ കോളേജ്), is situated in Ayyanthole. It is the fourth Government law college in Kerala and is owned by the Government of Kerala and affiliated to University of Calicut. The college caters to the needs of Thrissur District, Palakkad District and Malappuram District of Kerala. The College was started in the year 1992. Approved by Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi, the college offers three-year undergraduate and five-year integrated programs in the field of law and postgraduate degree also. The first batch of Law Graduates came out in 1993-94 academic year.[1][2][3]
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Other name | GLCT |
|---|---|
| Motto | Fiat justitia ruat caelum |
Motto in English | Let justice be done though the heavens fall |
| Type | Government |
| Established | 1992 |
| Principal | Dr. V. R Jayadevan |
| Students | 900 |
| Undergraduates | 880 |
| Postgraduates | 20 |
| Location | , , 680003 , 10.5293°N 76.1878°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Affiliations | Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi, University of Calicut |
| Website | www |
Notable alumni
- Adv. V. T. Balram, politician, Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly
Campus
Government Law College, Thrissur is in Ayyanthole, near the District Court at Thrissur. The college campus includes:
- Library
- Academic centres
- Auditorium
- College canteen
- Badminton Court
- Ground
- Cyber station
Academic Centres
The college has four academic centres established with the aim to advance the academic aspirations of the students and orient them towards active and creative engage with the society. The four centres carry out multitude of activities throughout the year. National and international conferences, seminars, panel discussions, workshops, expert presentations, special lectures, internships, training programmes are some of them.
- The Centre for Economy, Development and Law (CED&L) is an interdisciplinary centre creating a platform for informed discussions on various socio-political and legal issues. CED&L is publishing a peer-reviewed bi-annual journal titled Elenchus Law Review.
- The ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Centre is focused on conducting adalats, facilitating the legal process outside courts and also enhancing professional skills of the law students.
- Centre for Business Laws (CBL) and
- A. T. Markose Chair on Advanced Legal Studies (ATMC)also organise activities that together contribute largely to the vibrancy of the campus.
Course offered
The college provides instructions to candidates preparing for the LL.B degree examinations (3 year and 5 year). The course of study and syllabi is in accordance with that laid down by the University of Calicut.
UG
- 3-year LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) course is divided into 6 semesters which is a unitary degree course.
- 5-year course is divided into 10 semesters which is an integrated dual degree course of B.B.A,LL.B
PG
- LL.M. (Master of Laws) Degree of the University of Calicut in specialisation of Administrative Law and Criminal law. The course of study and syllabi are in accordance with those laid down by the university of calicut.
External links
References
- "National Law School of India wins moot court". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 1 February 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
- "Participation & achievements in moot court competitions during the academic year 2009-10". NUALS. Archived from the original on 24 July 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
- "In the name of law". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 28 December 2004. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
