College Overview: Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad

This article provides an insightful overview of the programs, facilities, and opportunities available at Symbiosis Law School, giving prospective students a clear understanding of the academic offerings and campus life at one of India's leading law schools.

College Overview

• College Name: Symbiosis Law School
• Location: Hyderabad, near Kanha Shanti Vanam
• Establishment Year: 2014
• Affiliation: Symbiosis International University
• Email: info@slsh.edu.in

A Brief Introduction: Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad

Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad, is established under Symbiosis International University, having the symbiosis brand value behind its name, the college stands well reputed for its quality of student produced. The college provides student access to early digital learning, including, but not limited to, teaching about digital legal databases like SCC Online, AIR etc. along with promoting regular assignments and research papers relating to contemporary issues. The college has numerous cells and centres as well to ensure overall student growth, promoting a variety of fields, ranging from corporate, banking, environment, debates, criminology etc.

Director of Symbiosis Law School

• Director's Name: Dr. Santosh Aghav
• Background: Dr. Aghav, the Director of Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, has been associated with Symbiosis International Univeristy since 2003. Having areas of interest in Property Law, Administrative Law, White Collar Crimes and other Economic Offences, his works in the said field have been duly taken into account for, and published in different spheres of academics. Before taking up the role of the Director of Symbiosis Law School, Dr. Aghav served as BoS of Symbiosis International University and Assam University, and a member of the Indian Council of Human Rights.
• Message/Philosophy: Dr. Aghav aligns with the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” which means the “World is One Family”, and wants to ensure that Symbiosis Law School along with the whole legal fraternity attracts the young generation from all over the globe.
  

Courses Offered (Law)

Undergraduate Programs:

The college offers the following undergraduate programs:

• BBA LLB (Hons.): A 5-year integrated course combining Business Administration and Law, providing a strong foundation in both fields.
• BA LLB (Hons.): A 5-year integrated course merging Arts and Law, offering comprehensive education in arts subjects alongside legal studies.

Postgraduate Program

LL.M. (Master of Laws): Specializations in Business and Corporate Law, and Criminal and Security Law.

Fee Structure

Program-wise Fee Details: Breakdown of the fee structure for different courses (Undergraduate, Postgraduate related to Law only.).

BA LLB & BBA LLB

Academic Fee: ₹ 3,83,000 Per annum

Examination Fee: Nil

Hostel Fee: 1,41,500 per annum

Miscellaneous Charges (e.g., library, lab, etc.): Nil

Scholarships: The batch toppers of BA. LLB and BBA. LLB get a 50% academic scholarship.

LLM

Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria: Minimum of 45% passing marks in 10+2 is the requirement for 5 year integrated law, and 50% scoring in LL.B. degree is the requirement for LL.M.

Entrance Exams: To get into Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, one has to clear the SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test), and have to secure a decent percentile in it. Further after clearing the main exam in mcq format, one has to clear a writing ability test followed by a personal interview.

Application Procedure: Step-by-step guide to applying for admission (Online/Offline, Documents Required).

• Registration for SLAT,
• Payment of fees,
• Downloading the admit card,
• Appearing for SLAT,
• Checking results,
• Registration and participation in PI-WAT (Personal Interview and Writing Ability Test),
• Checking the final merit list, and
• Completing the admission formalities if selected.

Infrastructure

• Campus Facilities: The campus has been spread over an area ranging over 40 acres, having multiple hostels, amphitheatre, auditorium, conference room, library, study room, moot court hall, sports turf, etc. providing all-around facilities for students, along with the facility of mess, canteen, general store, barber shop, stationary etc. within the campus boundaries.
• Librarian name: Dr.Vuppala Lingaiah
• Hostels/Accommodation: Hostel rooms are available in the campus bounds itself, the rooms being spacious yet triple shared, having separate washrooms and balconies for each room.
• Sports & Recreation: The availability of gym, football turf, basketball court, volleyball court, kabbadi ground, cricket net, ping pong table etc. are available in the campus. The gym also provides 2 personal trainers to every student and is equipped with all equipment and different sections for weight lifting, cardio, yoga, etc.

Placement Opportunities

Top Recruiters: The top recruiters of college range from Tatva Legal, Deloitte etc.

Average Package: Average salary offered to students during placement drives range around 5 LPA.

Internship Opportunities: The college provide internship assistance to its students at utmost level, proving internships in tier 1 firms such as Fox Mandal, Trilegal, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Student Life

• Clubs & Societies: The college has multiple clubs, cells, centres, societies and associations, aiming to provide an all-round development and growth of students, ranging from providing extensive centres for moot courts, literary and debate aspects, banking, corporate governance, environmental law, legal aid, medical law, consumer law, etc. along with dance club, music club, drama club etc. along with prominent student council.
• Events & Fests: The college holds multiple fests and events, almost on a bi-monthly basis, ensuring that students don’t feel too compelled under the pressure of academics, additionally the college’s annual fest ‘Syminaret’ offers a 3-day fun-filled event offering activities ranging from stand-up comedy, live performance by known artists, and cultural activities. Amongst all this, the academic nature of the institution is not neglected, as events and activities such as conferences, debates, and other competitions happen almost on a bi-weekly basis.
• Alumni Network: The alumni network of Symbiosis Law School is diverse and multifaceted ranging from multiple known professionals from the legal fraternity, since the law school has been around for 47 years.

Accreditations & Rankings

• National Ranking: As per the NIRF ranking, the Symbiosis Law School stands among top 5 institutions in the country for law colleges.
• Accreditation: The university is accredited NAAC A++ rating.
  

Conclusion

Overall, the college provides extensive means for student growth and development and provides top-notch education on par with top educational institutes in the country, the facilities, and educational quality of the college makes it worthwhile.

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