Chanakya National Law University
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) is an autonomous law university in Patna, Bihar, India. Established in 2006 by the Government of Bihar under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006, it is one of India's premier national law universities. CNLU is dedicated to providing high-quality legal education and fostering research, offering integrated undergraduate (B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)), postgraduate (LL.M.), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs. It is recognized by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
About Us
- Chanakya National Law University was established on July 15, 2006, by the Government of Bihar as a public university dedicated to the field of legal education. - The university's core mission is to promote and disseminate learning and knowledge of law and legal processes, understanding their vital role in national development. - It aims to instill in students and research scholars a strong sense of responsibility to serve society in the legal domain by developing essential skills in advocacy, legal services, legislation, and law reforms, and by promoting legal awareness within the community.
Vision
To emerge as a leading center of excellence in legal education and research, dedicated to producing intellectually sound, socially responsible, and ethically upright legal professionals and scholars who contribute significantly to the legal system, national development, and social justice.
Mission
To promote and disseminate learning and knowledge of law and legal processes and their role in national development; to develop in students and research scholars a sense of responsibility to serve society in the field of law by developing skills in advocacy, legal services, legislation, and law reforms and to promote legal awareness in the community.
Culture
- CNLU fosters a culture of academic rigor, critical thinking, and intellectual inquiry. - It emphasizes practical legal skills through a strong moot court culture, legal aid clinics, and internships. - The university encourages a research-oriented environment, promotes interdisciplinary studies, and strives for the holistic development of its students. - Community engagement, ethical conduct, and a commitment to justice are core tenets of the university's ethos.
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