BRM Government Law College

BRM Government Law College
Old Earle Law College
Type	Public Law School
Established	1914;110 years ago
Affiliation	Gauhati University , ; Bar Council of India
Academic affiliations	Bar Council of India
Principal	Dr. Bhupesh Malla Buzarbaruah
Location	Guwahati , Assam , India ; 26°7′57″N91°49′16″E / 26.13250°N 91.82111°E
Campus	Urban
Website	https://brmgovtlawcollegeghy.org

Last updated October 13, 2024

BRM Government Law College is a government law school situated at L. N. Bezbaruah Road, Panjabari in Guwahati in the Indian state of Assam. It offers 5 Year integrated B.A. LL.B. and LL.M. course affiliated to Gauhati University.^[1] This college is recognised by Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi.^[2]

History

BRM Government Law College was established in 1914. Manik Chandra Baruah proposed to British Government in 1903 to establish a law college in Assam. It is the premiere institution for legal studies in Northeast India which was initially named after Sir Archdale Earle, the then Chief Commissioner of Assam in British India. Latter it was named after Bishnuram Medhi, a freedom fighter and Indian politician. Famous writer and scholar Jnanadabhiram Barua was the first principal of this college.^[3] From 1914 to 1947, the college was under the Calcutta University. In 1948 it came under the jurisdiction of Gauhati University.^[4]

Course Structure

The College follows the course structure prescribed by the Gauhati University and it may be procured from the office.

5 Year Integrated B.A. LL.B. Course

An applicant who has successfully completed Senior Secondary School (+2) course or equivalent from a recognised University of India or outside or from a Senior Secondary Board or equivalent, constituted or recognised by the Union or by the State Government from a foreign country recognised by the Government of that country with atleast 45 % ( 40% for SC,ST and OBC applicants) in aggregate may apply for and be admitted into the program to obtain the integrated degree in law with B.A. as the first degree.

3 Year LL.B. Course

An applicant who has graduated in any discipline of knowledge from a University established by an Act of Parliament or by a State Legislature or an equivalent national institution recognised as a Deemed to be University or foreign university recognised as equivalent to the statusof an Indian University by an authority competent to declare equivalence, with atleast 45% ( 40% for SC,ST and OBC applicants), may apply for a three year degree program in law leading to conferment of LL.B. degree on successful completion of regular program.

2 Year LL.M. Course

An applicant who has a degree in law from a University established by an Act of Parliament or by a State Legislature or an equivalent National Institution recognised as a Deemed to be University or foreign university recognised as equivalent to the status of an Indian University by an authority competent to declareequivalence, with atleast 50% (45% for SC,ST and OBC applicants), may apply for a two years master degree program in law leading to conferment of LL.M. degree on successful completion of regular program.

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References

↑ "B.R.M. Govt. Law College, Assam - Address, Reviews, Admissions and Fees 2019". iCBSE. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
↑ "List of Law Colleges having approval of affiliation of the Bar Council of India" (PDF). Retrieved 15 August 2019.
↑ "An old building that dazzles with a legacy in legal education - Heritage / Earle Law College". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 18 August 2019.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
↑ "Welcome to B.R.M.Government Law College". brmgovtlawcollege.org.in. Archived from the original on 20 July 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.

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[1] "B.R.M. Govt. Law College, Assam - Address, Reviews, Admissions and Fees 2019". iCBSE. Retrieved 15 August 2019.

[2] "List of Law Colleges having approval of affiliation of the Bar Council of India" (PDF). Retrieved 15 August 2019.

[3] "An old building that dazzles with a legacy in legal education - Heritage / Earle Law College". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 18 August 2019.^{[ permanent dead link ]}

[4] "Welcome to B.R.M.Government Law College". brmgovtlawcollege.org.in. Archived from the original on 20 July 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.

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