Department of Law
Constituent Department of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla
About Department of Law
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Laws came into existence in 1970 when the University was established. Initially it was housed in D.A.V. School, Middle Bazar. Later it was shifted to Ava Lodge, Chaura Maidan where it remained functional for some years. The Department was relocated in the University campus in 1984 and finally shifted to its own building in 1993. Since its inception the department has been actively engaged in imparting legal education, training and legal research benefiting students desirous of pursuing their career in law. The Department has a distinction of producing some best professionals, statesmen and officers rendering useful service to the nation.
Its Alumni include Judges of High Courts, Union Cabinet Ministers, State Cabinet Ministers, , Senior Bureaucrats, Police Officers, officers of subordinate judiciary, law officers, civil servants and members of the legal profession. Law graduates from this department are serving all over the country in the lower courts, High Courts and Supreme Court. Its Alumni include Judges of High Courts, Union Cabinet Ministers, State Cabinet Ministers, , Senior Bureaucrats, Police Officers, officers of subordinate judiciary, law officers, civil servants and members of the legal profession. Law graduates from this department are serving all over the country in the lower courts, High Courts and Supreme Court.
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Common queries about Department of Law
Where is the Department of Law located?
The Department of Law is an academic teaching department of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Law are conducted as per Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Law?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla.