Snehangshu Kanta Acharya Institute of Law, Kalyani

About Snehangshu Kanta Acharya Institute of Law, Kalyani

S.K.ACHARYA INSTITUTE OF LAW (SKAIL) was established by SIKKIM BENGAL EDUCATIONAL TRUST (SBET) in 2004 on the campus of University of Kalyani. The institute is named after Late Snehangshu Kanta Acharya , Bar-at-Law, the legal luminary of Bengal, renowned for his contributions in the field of law and philanthropy. The institute was formally inaugurated on 30th June, 2004 by Hon’ble Shri. Jyoti Basu, former Chief Minister of West Bengal in presence of galaxy of dignitaries.

The primary objective of SKAIL is advancement of learning, teaching, research and dissemination of knowledge of law and development of competence and skills of students intending to take up judicial service, legal consultancy, advocacy, corporate law management and teaching of law as professional career.

S.K.ACHARYA INSTITUTE OF LAW Is conceived as a premier centre of legal education in the region keeping pace with emerging trends of modernization and professionalism in legal education. With globalization, liberalization and subsequent entry of MNC’s, the profession has undergone a complete transformation. The canvas is wide and developments in science and technology have given the profession a new dimension. The discipline is no longer confined to sheer advocacy in court of law as the students are having many exciting specializations to choose from namely Cyber Law, International Law, Intellectual Property Rights and Corporate law being some of them. What is important to note that none of the areas are rigid and water tight compartment rather they are interrelated. And it’s the boom in internet and e-commerce that has given the areas a boost. Yet a student wishing to stick to the traditional field may take up either Civil or Criminal laws. In a word, options are vast before a learner.

S.K.ACHARYA INSTITUTE OF LAW aims at setting the highest standards in legal education in the country in terms of course content, teaching methodology, learning environment and examination system. SKAIL focuses on developing intellectual and professional capabilities of students and highlights compressive and in-depth learning about the legal concepts and doctrines, substantive and procedural laws and judicial rulings and precedents in various areas of law.

S.K.ACHARYA INSTITUTE OF LAW emphasizes discipline, decency and manners in the conduct of students and all efforts are made to develop their personality. Classes are held strictly as per schedule. Regular class tests and semester examinations are held with the idea of making the learners mentally alert. Deficiency in English language, its usage and pronunciations are duly cared for with special classes.