History of the College.

Government Law College , Vellore

History of the College

In the 21st century, the Govt Law College Vellore is considered as one of the best Institution of Excellence, Scholarship and Rigor. The aim of our college is to nurture students to develop in to socially sensitized leaders inculcating in them the Intellectual, Practical, Entrepreneurial Skills and Ethical Value for their legal career as well as Social Life.

The Law College was established in the year 2008 by Govt of Tamilnadu. The college was recognized by  Bar Council Of India and affiliated by The Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University. The main objective of college is to provide Effective and Quality Legal Education and affordable cost to students hailing from rural areas. Our college offers 3years B.L/ LLB regular, 5year BALLB and 2 years LLM degree course in the co-educational manner with the total strength of 660 students. First Generation Graduate from Rural and Semi Urban Area contribute to a significant proportion of our students.

Initially the college was housed at the old building in the year 2009 and the institution moved to the new building with ozone friendly environment spread over 10.8acres of land having  an excellent infrastructure. Apart from classrooms, well furnished Moot Court Hall, Seminar Hall, Conference Hall and Central Library with vast collection of volumes which support Learning, Teaching and Research.

In the year 2019-2020, the college reaches another milestone by commencing the LLM Degree Course in Constitutional and Administrative Law.