L.A. Shah Law College

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Sir L.A. Shah Law College is a heritage Law college of Ahmedabad, in the State of Gujarat. This college has gained the approval of Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi. It offers three years undergraduate course (LL.B. or Bachelor of Law) and LL.M. degree in legal education affiliated to the Gujarat University. [1]

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History

Gujarat Law Society established the college on 20 June 1927. It is the fourth oldest Law College to be affiliated to the University of Bombay. Initially the University of Bombay recognised the college in 1935. Thereafter Gujarat University gave the affiliation in 1950. [2]

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References

  1. "Sir L.A. Shah Law College" . Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  2. "Sir L A Shah Law College" . Retrieved 31 October 2018.