Shillong Law College

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Shillong Law College is an undergraduate law college affiliated to the North Eastern Hill University. The college is situated in Malki, Shillong, in the State of Meghalaya. [1] 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) in legal education [2] and five year B.A.LL.B (Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Legislative Law) integrated (Hons) course.

History

Shillong Law College was established in 1964, even before the State was created. At present it is one of the most reputed institutes of legal education in North East India. [2]

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References

  1. "Colleges in Meghalaya". megeducation.gov.in. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Shillong Law College" . Retrieved October 17, 2018.

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