Founded in alignment with the vision of Dr Karsanbhai K Patel in 2007, the Institute of Law at Nirma University (ILNU) focuses on bringing about a paradigm shift in the delivery of legal education in the country. Institute of Law aims to add newer dimensions in legal education that incorporate international standards and provide an environment for innovation and holistic development. Embodying the principles of justice education, excellence, and professionalism, ILNU imparts quality legal education that has produced lawyers, leaders, and policymakers who have carved a distinct niche over the years.
Meaning in English -“From the darkness of ignorance, lead us to the brightness of knowledge.”
The Motto of the University has been taken from Brhadaranyaka Upanishad – I.III.28. This is the second line of the Pavamana Mantra, explaining how to surmount ignorance and guide one’s life towards knowledge. The motto celebrates the light of knowledge which eliminates the darkness of ignorance.
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Quality Statement
To cultivate dedicated legal professionals who uphold the noble values that the Institute stands for and demonstrate an unswerving commitment to justice
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना।
या ब्रह्माच्युत शंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा
Meaning – Salutations to Devi Saraswati, Who is pure white like Jasmine, with the coolness of Moon, brightness of Snow and shine like the garland of Pearls; and Who is covered with pure white garments, Whose hands are adorned with Veena (a stringed musical instrument) and the boon-giving staff; and Who is seated on pure white Lotus, Who is always adored by Lord Brahma, Lord Acyuta (Lord Vishnu), Lord Shankara and other Devas, O Goddess Saraswati, please protect me and remove my ignorance completely.
श्लोक अर्थ – जो विद्या की देवी भगवती सरस्वती कुन्द के फूल, चन्द्रमा, हिमराशि और मोती के हार की तरह धवल वर्ण की हैं और जो श्वेत वस्त्र धारण करती हैं, जिनके हाथ में वीणा-दण्ड शोभायमान है, जिन्होंने श्वेत कमलों पर आसन ग्रहण किया है तथा ब्रह्मा, विष्णु एवं शंकर शङ्कर आदि देवताओं द्वारा जो सदा पूजित हैं, वही सम्पूर्ण जड़ता और अज्ञान को दूर कर देने वाली माँ सरस्वती हमारी रक्षा करें।
Institute of Law, Nirma University has adopted the Outcome Based Education Model for the holistic development of its students. The teaching-learning process has been designed to ensure that students learn by producing knowledge rather than by receiving knowledge from others.
Institute of Law relies on a combination of pedagogical tools to provide the students with an efficient and scientific learning environment. The teaching/learning strategy targets expansion of knowledge, skills and aptitudes in a manner that leads to tangible outcomes. The Courses offered aim at the development of cognitive, critical, creative and practical abilities of the students. Evaluation methods are designed with a view of perceptively assessing the learning outcomes and skills acquired. Even at the undergraduate level, the students get ample prospects for exploring writing, research and publication in their areas of interest and expertise, under the guidance of competent faculty.
The Academic Research Centres under the supervision of faculty members with proven erudition and proficiency in each of these domains of knowledge facilitate rigorous learning and research. Further, there is an emphasis on the practical aspects of theory wherein students apply their conceptual knowledge to legal issues and problems. To enable the students to gain a better insight into the working of the legal profession, a practical work component has been added to all the courses.
Thus Institute of Law strives to inculcate in every student a sense of responsibility towards society and respect for human life, besides developing in them the highest standards of professional behaviour and personal integrity.