O.P Jindal Global University(JGU) Law School - L.L.B. Degree Admission - Sep 2009

ADMISSIONS NOTICE (2009-2010) FOR THREE-YEAR LL.B. DEGREE PROGRAM commencing in September, 2009

The O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) invites applications for a three year LL.B. Degree Programme at Jindal Global Law School for the academic year 2009-2010 commencing from September, 2009.

Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) is India’s first Global Law School. The vision in establishing the JGU and JGLS is to impart globalized education to produce world-class professionals, scholars, and academics in law and other disciplines. Opening in September 2009, JGLS aims to create a student-centered legal education with global perspectives to prepare students to become future leaders in legal practice, academia and public policy in India and abroad. It is looking forward to fulfill this need by equipping students and faculty with the knowledge, skills, scholarship and produce world-class professionals, scholars, and academics to compete globally. Recognition of O.P. Jindal Global University and Jindal Global Law School for purposes of the Advocates Act has been sought from Bar Council of India.

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is established by the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Ordinance 2009 (Haryana Ordinance No. 4 of 2009) at Sonipat, Haryana (NCR of Delhi). JGU has already submitted its application to the Bar Council of India (BCI). The first academic session of the Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) is scheduled to commence in September 2009 after the approval of the BCI. The admission test (LSAT–India) by Law School Admission Council, USA conducted by Pearson VUE, through its affiliate in India for selection of students for admission to the JGLS is approved by the Government of Haryana.

* This Jindal Global Law School website, www.jgls.org updates information for prospective students. It is your responsibility to check the website for the latest information.
* Information on the admission test is available from the Pearson VUE, through its affiliate in India. Visit the website lawtestindia.com, write to LSATIndia@Pearson.com or call the toll free number 1800 - 1022323.
* You are advised to keep a copy of the completed application form that you submit.
* Incorrectly filled, incomplete and forms received after due date will be rejected.
* Applications once rejected will not be reconsidered.

ELIGIBILITY: Bachelors degree with at least 50% aggregate marks(Those graduating in 2009 can apply)

TOTAL SEATS: 180

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Admission will be solely on merit based on the results of the admission test, which is the Law School Admission Test - India (LSAT–India) by LSAC designed by Law School Admission Council (LSAC), USA.

visit: www.lawtestindia.com

RESERVATION:

Ten percent (10%) of seats will be reserved for students who are domicile of Haryana and their fee structure is as follows: (a) 4% of students get 100% fee concession, (b) 3% of students get 50% fee concession, and (c) 3% of students get 25% fee concession.

ADMISSION TEST CENTRES:

Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune and Ranchi.

Brief Description of Law School Admission Test India (LSAT–India) by LSAC

DURATION: 2 hours 35 Minutes (including break)

QUESTIONS: Multiple Choice Questions

LOGICAL REASONING: 70 Minutes

ANALYTICAL REASONING: 35 Minutes

READING COMPREHENSION: 35 Minutes

Important Dates:

Last date & time for receipt of test registration: 20 April 2009 (1700 hours)

Last date for Application to Jindal Global Law School: 30 April 2009

Date of the LSAT–India examination: Sunday, 17 May 2009

Announcement of LSAT–India results: 15 June 2009