K C Law College, Mumbai
Kishinchand Chellaram Law College, popularly known as KC Law College, is a law institution located at Churchgate, Bombay. The institution was established in 1955 by Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board (HSNC Board). It is affiliated with the University of Mumbai.[1]
Kishinchand Chellaram Law College | |
---|---|
Address | |
123, Dinshaw Wachha Road, , , 400020, | |
Information | |
Type | Law College |
Established | 1955 |
Principal | Dr. Kavita Lalchandani |
Grades | "A" by NAAC |
Campus | Urban |
Affiliations | Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board |
Website | www |
The college is located in the same campus as Kishinchand Chellaram College and the H.R. College of Commerce and Economics.
Aims and objectives
The main objective of this college is to promote quality of the nation's legal education and training programs to prepare competent and responsible members of the legal community who actively contribute towards the rule of law as well as to promote knowledge and understanding of the law & related disciplines by providing its faculty with the resources and intellectual-environment to excel in teaching and scholarship.
Workshops and conferences
23 July 2019
A workshop on Magic of Forgiveness was organized in collaboration with Sadhu Vaswani Mission. A team from Sadhu Vaswani Mission consisting of Mrs. Neelam Deissiza, Ms. Asha Kripalani and Mr. Hitesh Mulchandani conducted the program.
9 August 2019
A workshop on the Draft of National Education Policy was organized at K. C. Law College to recommend the changes in the education which has been forwarded to the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. In the said workshop the teaching staff of South Mumbai Campus Colleges of H.S.N.C. Board i.e. K. C. College, H.R. College, Bombay Teachers Training College and Prin. K. M. Kudnani, College of Pharmacy were involved in drafting the recommendations. Prin. Dinesh Panjwani, Secretary, H.S.N.C. Board conducted the workshop.
15 January 2020
The Department of Law, University of Mumbai and K. C. Law College jointly organized a Workshop on Self Defense for girl students. Dr. Rajeshri Varhadi, H.O.D. Dept. Of Law and Prin. Dr. Kavita Lalchandani emphasized the need for such workshops for Women empowerment and their importance for women during the time of need. The trainer was Shri Shivaji Pawar who gave good demonstrations along with his assistance. Many female students voluntarily participated in the workshop.
16 January 2020
A workshop was organized on digital literacy for women by Maharashtra State Commission for Women in collaboration with Kishinchand Chellaram Law College for study of social change. The workshop was attended by more than 200 women participants from both rural and urban areas. The workshop was inaugurated by Principal Dr. Kavita Lalchandani and Ms. Rupali Kapse, Trainer on behalf of MSCW.
The trainer started her session with the role and function of State Commission for women. She further explained the various applications which the government has started for digitalization of various things i.e. banking, complaints, etc.
Facilities
The institution is able to offer a number of facilities to the students and others. Some of such facilities include the following;
Smart Class Board Room
All classrooms are AV classrooms with smart boards. This helps in making learning more interesting, effective and enjoyable.
Moot Court Room
This helps in simulating the court room experience. The college hosts the Annual National Moot Court Competition every year.
Computer Lab
The KCLC campus has computer labs.
Alumni Association Room
The KCLC campus has Alumni Association Room for the alumnus of college. Also alumni have the chance to stay in contact with their college and with former fellow students.
College Administration Office
The KCLC Administration Office helps the students for all administrative work.
Canteen
The two canteens, "Butterfly" and "Kool Cafeteria", in the compound offer hygienic mini meals, snacks, tea, coffee, cold drinks, etc.
Indoor Games and Sports
The college provides facility to play carrom, chess etc.
Courses
The college offers a three-year Bachelor of Laws course and also various other certificate courses on intellectual property rights, world trade laws and alternative dispute resolution.
Notable alumni
- Ram Naik, Indian politician and Governor of Uttar Pradesh
- Justice A.M Khanwilkar, Judge, Supreme Court of India
- Justice P.B Colabavala, Judge, Bombay High Court
- Justice Aloysius Aguiar, Additional Judge, Bombay High Court
- Arif Bookvala, Senior Counsel, Bombay High Court
- Sanjay Hegde, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
- Karan Mehta,Notable barrister, Bombay High Court
- Aaditya Thackeray, Indian politician & Cabinet minister in Government of Maharashtra
References
- https://www.careers360.com. "KC Law College, Mumbai". www.careers360.com. Retrieved 3 February 2020.