1998
University Grants Commission (UGC), BAR Council of India (BCI)
Public
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The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) was
established in 1998 by a Statute of the State of Andhra Pradesh. Since its
inception, the University has been home to vital conversations on law and justice.
These conversations have acknowledged that questions of justice arise in all
legal pursuits whether in the world of courts, corporations, education or
administration. Using law as an instrument of social change the University has
supported crusades for land rights, disability empowerment and against moral
policing and hate speech. NALSAR is committed to the creation of an ethical
legal culture, which protects and promotes the rule of law. The social justice
agenda is no laughing matter but the University believes that the cause of
building a rule of law society is a continuous enterprise, which is sustainable
if it is undertaken with optimism and good cheer.
With students admitted from all over the country and faculty
drawn from home and abroad, NALSAR is counted amongst the top law schools of
the country. We are proud of the position but do not see it as defining us.
Students and administration revel in laughing at self and other. Humour both
black and genial will be found aplenty at NALSAR.
In accord with its liberal outlook, legal education is imparted
in an inter-disciplinary manner. Consequently, there is convergence between the
disciplines of law, social sciences, humanities, and management studies in both
developing and executing the curriculum in the various degree and diploma
courses. Teaching we believe becomes monotonous and mediocre unless accompanied
with both theoretical and empirical research. A symbiotic relationship between
teaching and research has thus been proactively forged in the operation of the
academic programs.
The University in all its years of existence has attempted
varied strategies to create a vibrant scholastic environment. We continue in
honest reflection on what works and what does not as we strive to realize our
aims and objectives.