Symbiosis Law School, Pune

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 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 (Deemed 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 [BA. LL.B( Honours)] and Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws [BBA. LL.B(Honours)], BA. / BBA. LL.B, 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 and Mission

Symbiosis Law School Pune

SIU Vision

  • Promoting international understanding through quality education.

SIU Mission

  • To inculcate the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family)
  • To contribute towards knowledge generation and dissemination
  • To impart ethical and value-based learning
  • To foster the spirit of national development
  • To cultivate cross-cultural sensitivities
  • To develop global competencies amongst students
  • To nurture creativity and encourage entrepreneurship
  • To enhance employability and contribute to human resource development
  • To promote health and wellness amongst students, staff & community
  • To instil sensitivity towards community and environmental concerns

INFRASTRUCTURE

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 a 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.

OUR PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMMES OFFERED: [5 year integrated Programmes]

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws(Honours) BA. LL.B (Honours) & Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) BBA. LL.B (Honours)

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.

INTAKE :

    1. The total intake is 300 seats [inclusive of 180 seats of BB.A. LL.B (Hons.) and 120 seats of B.A. LL.B (Hons.)]. 
    2. Separate Merit Lists for BB.A. LL.B (Hons.) and B.A. LL.B (Hons.) programme will be prepared and published. At the time of SLAT registration, it shall be mandatory for the candidates to clearly indicate the programme to which they wish to apply. A candidate is free to choose BOTH or ANY ONE programme.

Note: It is suggested that the 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 BB.A LL.B (Hons.) programme. Further, the candidates are also free to make their own choice of selection of the programme 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), whereas the law courses are offered in both the programmes are the same. 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

Within the sanctioned intake:

Scheduled Caste

15%

Scheduled Tribe

7.5%

Differently Abled

(Differently Abled (DA) candidate means a candidate having any of the disabilities in accordance with the Persons with Disabilities Act – 1995 and as per revised Gazette of India Registered no: DL – (N)04/0007/2003-16 dated December 28,2016. The candidate will have to get the disability authenticated from Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC). The admission may be considered as regularized only after due authentication by SCHC.)

3%

Children/wards of Defence Personnel

(* The definition for Children / Wards of Defence Personnel is: The term Defence Personnel would mean only those serving / retired Defence personnel from Army, Navy, Air Force. Retired defence personnel are those who fall in the category of ex-servicemen as laid down in Ministry of Defence letter no 36035/5/85- Estt (SCT) dated 14 April 1987. It includes children of defence personnel who died while in service or after retirement.)

5%

Over & above sanctioned intake:

Kashmiri Migrants 2 seats per Programme
International students 15 % (including Foreign Nationals, PIO and NRI)

Important Dates of SLAT AND SLS, PUNE:

S. No

Details 

Proposed Dates 2021

1

Last Date of Payment

7 July, 2021

2

Shortlisting Date

13 July, 2021

3

Slot Booking Start Date

13 July, 2021

4

Slot Booking End Date

14 July, 2021

5

Date of PI / ST-PI Dates

16 July, 2021 to 26 July, 2021

6

Declaration of 1st Merit List

30 July, 2021

**SIU reserves the right to change these dates in view of uncertainties prevailing across the country on account of Covid-19 pandemic or any other unavoidable circumstances.

CONTACT DETAILS

Symbiosis Law School, Pune,
S. No. 227, Plot No. 11, VIP Road,
Off Rohan Mithila,Vimannagar, Pune – 411014,
Maharashtra, India
: +91- 8380020926, 8380020927, 8380020928 (Time: 06.00 am to 11.00 pm)
: 020- 26551118 / 38 / 88 (Time: 09.00 am to 5.00 pm)
: admission@symlaw.ac.in
:www.symlaw.ac.in

Symbiosis Law School, Pune

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 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 (Deemed 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 [BA. LL.B( Honours)] and Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws [BBA. LL.B(Honours)], BA. / BBA. LL.B, 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.

SIU VISION

  • Promoting international understanding through quality education.

SIU MISSION

  • To inculcate the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family)
  • To contribute towards knowledge generation and dissemination
  • To impart ethical and value-based learning
  • To foster the spirit of national development
  • To cultivate cross-cultural sensitivities
  • To develop global competencies amongst students
  • To nurture creativity and encourage entrepreneurship
  • To enhance employability and contribute to human resource development
  • To promote health and wellness amongst students, staff & community
  • To instil sensitivity towards community and environmental concerns

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 a 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: [5 YEAR INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES]

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws(Honours) BA. LL.B (Honours) & Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) BBA. LL.B (Honours)

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.

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.

INTAKE :

  1. The total intake is 300 seats [inclusive of 180 seats of BB.A. LL.B (Hons.) and 120 seats of B.A. LL.B (Hons.)]. 
  2. Separate Merit Lists for BB.A. LL.B (Hons.) and B.A. LL.B (Hons.) programme will be prepared and published. At the time of SLAT registration, it shall be mandatory for the candidates to clearly indicate the programme to which they wish to apply. A candidate is free to choose BOTH or ANY ONE programme.

Note: It is suggested that the 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 BB.A LL.B (Hons.) programme. Further, the candidates are also free to make their own choice of selection of the programme 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), whereas the law courses are offered in both the programmes are the same. 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

Within the sanctioned intake:

Scheduled Caste

15%

Scheduled Tribe

7.5%

Differently Abled

(Differently Abled (DA) candidate means a candidate having any of the disabilities in accordance with the Persons with Disabilities Act – 1995 and as per revised Gazette of India Registered no: DL – (N)04/0007/2003-16 dated December 28,2016. The candidate will have to get the disability authenticated from Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC). The admission may be considered as regularized only after due authentication by SCHC.)

3%

Children/wards of Defence Personnel

(* The definition for Children / Wards of Defence Personnel is: The term Defence Personnel would mean only those serving / retired Defence personnel from Army, Navy, Air Force. Retired defence personnel are those who fall in the category of ex-servicemen as laid down in Ministry of Defence letter no 36035/5/85- Estt (SCT) dated 14 April 1987. It includes children of defence personnel who died while in service or after retirement.)

5%

Over & above sanctioned intake:

Kashmiri Migrants 2 seats per Programme
International students 15 % (including Foreign Nationals, PIO and NRI)

S. No

Details 

Proposed Dates 2021

1

Last Date of Payment

7 July, 2021

2

Shortlisting Date

13 July, 2021

3

Slot Booking Start Date

13 July, 2021

4

Slot Booking End Date

14 July, 2021

5

Date of PI / ST-PI Dates

16 July, 2021 to 26 July, 2021

6

Declaration of 1st Merit List

30 July, 2021

**SIU reserves the right to change these dates in view of uncertainties prevailing across the country on account of Covid-19 pandemic or any other unavoidable circumstances.

Symbiosis Law School, Pune,
S. No. 227, Plot No. 11, VIP Road,
Off Rohan Mithila,Vimannagar, Pune – 411014,
Maharashtra, India
: +91- 8380020926, 8380020927, 8380020928 (Time: 06.00 am to 11.00 pm)
: 020- 26551118 / 38 / 88 (Time: 09.00 am to 5.00 pm)
: admission@symlaw.ac.in
:www.symlaw.ac.in