Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram

COLLEGE NAME: Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram 

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Kerala Law Academy, also referred to as Kerala Law Academy Law College, is a private law college in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Founded in 1967, it is the first, and was for many years the only, private law institution in the state. It is accredited by the Bar Council of India. Established in 1966, KERALA LAW ACADEMY (KLA) is a seat of excellence in legal education, consultancy, research and in pioneering law reforms. The Academy’s prestigious institute, “the Kerala Law Academy Law College” is located in Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, India, on a hill of sylvan splendour with a view of the Arabian Sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other. The liberal ambience of the research wing “Center for Advanced Legal Studies and Research” (CALSAR), is conducive to ignite nascent thoughts and ideals. This finds vivid expression in “Academy Law Review” which has won international acclaim ever since its appearance in print in 1977. The moot teams of the Academy are the flag bearers in renowned international fora. The Academy’s social commitment is imbedded in its socio-legal clinics and consultancy service. The college of law of the Academy is affiliated to the University of Kerala

 FEES:

BA LLB

35,000

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

1. Admission to the Integrated Five-year B.A; LL.B and B.Com; LL.B Course in the Kerala Law Academy Law College will be made mainly on the basis of merit. 

2. Only those students who have passed Higher Secondary Examination of the Government of Kerala or any other equivalent examination with not less than 45% of the aggregate marks in the General category and 40% marks in the category of SC, ST and OEC are eligible to seek admission to the first semester of the Integrated Five Year B.A; LL.B. and B.Com; LL.B Courses. 10% seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the categories of SC & S.T.
3. Admission to the Integrated Five Year B.A; LL.B course and 50% seats in the Integrated Five Year B.Com; LL.B Course will be made on the basis of merit which will be determined taking into account. (1) the performance in the entrance test, (2) marks secured in the qualifying examination and (3) interview. Remaining 50% seats in the B.Com; LL.B Course will be filled by admitting candidates from the select list forwarded by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Govt. of Kerala.
4. Taking the above factors into account, the Academy has evolved the following norms for admission to the first semester of the Integrated Five year B.A; LL.B Course adn 50% seats in the B.Com; LL.B Course. Total final Index marks will be 200 (Entrance Test: 120, qualifying examination: 50 and interview: 30)

NORMS FOR ADMISSION TO THREE YEAR LL.B SEMESTER DEGREE COURSE IN KERALA LAW ACADEMY LAW COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

1. Admission to the Unitary Degree Course in Law in the Kerala Law Academy Law College  will be made mainly on the basis of merit.
2. Only those students who have passed any Bachelor’s degree examination of the University of Kerala or any other equivalent examination with not less than 45% marks in the aggregate (Part I + Part II + Part III) or RGPA 1.8 in the General Category  and 40% marks  (Part I + Part II + Part III) or RGPA 1.6 in the category of SC, ST are eligible to seek admission to the first semester of the Unitary Degree Course in Law. 10% seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the categories of SC & S.T.
3. Admission will be made on the basis of merit determined on the basis of percentage of marks secured in the qualifying degree examination and personal interview.
4. The Unitary Degree Course in Law (evening) course shall continue.

 Courses of Instruction

Unitary Degree Course in Law (Three year LL.B) (Regular and Evening)

(a)    The Unitary Degree Course in Law shall extend to a period of 3 academic years consisting of 6 semesters including practical training. There shall be at least 90 instructional days and a minimum of 450 hours of instruction in a semester.

(b)    Candidates seeking admission to the first semester of the 3 year LL.B degree Course shall have passed any degree examination of the Kerala University or any other examination recognised as equivalent thereto by the Kerala University with not less than 45 percent marks (or RGPA 1.8) in the qualifying degree examination in the case of general category and 40%  (or RGPA 1.6) in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes. 10% seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the categories of SC & S.T.

(c)    Selection to the course will be made on the basis of personal interview and marks secured in the qualifying degree examination.

(d)    No candidate will be admitted to the college unless he/she produces the following documents at the time of admission.

1. All mark lists of the qualifying degree examination.
2. Transfer certificate from the institution last studied.

iii. Conduct and character certificate from the institution last studied.

1. Eligibility Certificate: Candidates who have passed the qualifying degree examination from any University other than Kerala University shall produce the  Eligibility Certificate of the Kerala University at the time of admission.

Integrated Five Year B.A; LL.B. and B.Com; LL.B

These Courses shall be a double degree course.

(a) The 5 year LL.B. Course shall extend to a period of 5 academic years consisting of 10 semesters including practical training. The duration of each semester shall be five months inclusive of examinations. There shall be at least 90 instructional days and a minimum of 450 hours of instruction in a semester.

(b) Candidates seeking admission to the first semester of the 5 year LL.B. course shall have passed any Higher Secondary examination of the Govt. of Kerala or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by the Kerala University with not less than 45 percent marks in the aggregate in the qualifying Higher Secondary examination in the case of general category and 40% marks in the case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 10% seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the categories of SC & S.T.

(c) Selection to the course will be made on the basis of an entrance test, interview and marks secured in the qualifying higher secondary examination.

(d) No candidates will be admitted to the college unless he/she produces the following documents at the time of examination.

1. All mark lists of the Higher Secondary examination.
2. Transfer certificate from the institution last studied.

iii. Conduct and character certificate from the institution last studied.

1. Eligibility Certificate : Candidates who have passed the qualifying Higher Secondary Examination from any State other than the State of Kerala shall produce the Eligibility Certificate of the Kerala University at the time of admission.

LL.M. and MBL Degree Courses

(a) The LL.M. degree course shall extend to the period of 2 academic years consisting of 4 semesters. The subjects of the specialization offered by the Kerala Law Academy Law College are Administrative Law and International Law. The MBL Degree Course shall extend to a period of 3 academic years consisting of 6 semesters.

(b) Candidates seeking admission to the First Semester of the LL.M. Course/MBL Course shall have passed LL.B 3 year or LL.B 5 year examination of the University of Kerala or of any other University recognized by the Kerala University.

(c) Selection to the course will be made on the basis interview and marks secured in the LL.B Examination.

(d) No candidate will be admitted to the LL.M/MBL degree course unless he/she produces the following documents at the time of admission.

1. All mark lists of the LL.B degree examination
2. Transfer certificate from the institution last studied.

iii. Conduct and character certificate from the institution last studied.

(iv) Eligibility Certificate : Candidates who have passed the LL.B. Degree Course from any University other than Kerala University shall produce the Eligibility Certificate of the Kerala University at the time of admission.

5. Admission to evening class is restricted to regular employees. So every applicant must produce at the time of admission, in addition to other necessary documents, a certificate of good conduct from the Head of the Office where the applicant is employed.
6. Application for admission to Five Year B.A.,LL.B & B.Com,LL.B and Three Year Unitary Degree LL.B Courses for the year 2016-17 can be submitted online in the Website www.keralalawacademy.in. The print out of the application along with required supporting documents and the Demand Draft in favour of The Principal, Kerala Law Academy Law College for Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) shall be send to the address "The Principal, Kerala Law Academy Law College, Peroorkada P.O., Thiruvananthapuram - 695005.

 7.The Principal may refuse admission to any candidate without assigning any reason.

 8.Any student who has obtained admission to the College by means of false certificate or  by false representation of any kind, or who may be found guilty of misconduct shall be  summarily dismissed.

COURSES:

 BA LLB