Raja Lakhamgouda Law College - 2024 Admission, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

About College

In the glorious history of our freedom struggle, lawyers of Belagavi District played a remarkable role. Distinguished lawyers and freedom fighters of North Karnataka realised the importance of legal education in North Karnataka. As there was no law college in North Karnataka, one had to go to Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur or Chennai for legal education. This made legal education expensive and difficult to get. Thanks to the endeavour and enterprise of the founder members of Karnatak Law Society which was established in the year 1939, who kept before them an ideal of producing good lawyers, able administrators and astute politicians. In pursuance of this ideal, the Society established a law college in November, 1939. Today, the society enjoys the distinction of running the reputed colleges in this part of the country.

The Growth

It was a glorious day in the infant life of the College when the then Diwan of Mysore, Sir Mirza Ismail formally inaugurated the functioning of the College in the new premises in 1940.

Shreemant Rajasaheb Lakhamgouda Sirdesai of Wantmoori, who was known for his munificent donations, donated a huge sum to the College and the college was named after him as “Raja Lakhamgouda Law College”.

In the history of legal education R. L. Law College has contributed the most competent personalities both to the Bench and the Bar. It has done yeoman service to the cause of legal education in this part of the country. It was started with a view, inter alia, to diffuse knowledge of law in the general public and to train graduates in law.

Within a short period, the college built up its reputation so well that students from many parts of the country sought admission to this College.

It was initially affiliated to the Bombay University, and after the establishment of Karnatak University R. L. Law College was affiliated to the Karnatak University, Dharwad. It is now affiliated to the Karnatak State Law University, Hubballi. R. L. Law College is imparting education in the Three-Year Law Degree Course (LL.B.). and for Five-Year Law Degree Courses (B.A., LL.B. and B.B.A., LL.B.).

The College has also achieved excellence in academic and extra-curricular activities. Passing percentage of the students of R. L. Law College has always been significantly great compared that of the Karnatak State Law University. Our sportsmen and women have represented the University at Inter-University level and have exhibited their talents.

The College is situated in a spacious campus in Tilakwadi, a suburb of Belagavi. Teaching staff of the College is highly qualified, efficient, experienced and dedicated.

VISION

To provide law professionals with sound knowledge fit to face the challenge of this millennium.

MISSION

To provide quality education and promote excellence of performance.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

Admissions to first year of the 3 year LL.B. course, in all colleges under the jurisdiction of Karnataka State Law University, is strictly based on merit, based on the marks secured by the candidate in the qualifying examination.

To be eligible for admission in the 3 year LL.B. course, the candidate should:
Have graduated in any discipline of knowledge from a University established by an Act of Parliament or by a State Legislature or an equivalent national institution recognised as a Deemed to be University or Foreign University recognised as equivalent to the status of an Indian University by an authority competent to declare equivalence, may apply for three year degree course in law leading to the conferment of LL.B. degree on successful completion of the regular programme conducted under these Regulations.
Be or be less than thirty years in case of general category of applicants and thirty five years in the case of applicants from SC, ST and other backward communities as on 1st June.
Have secured marks, which shall not be below 45% (44.5% and above shall be treated as 45%) of total marks in case of general category applicants and 40% of total marks in case of SC and ST applicants.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

A candidate seeking admission to the Course shall have successfully completed the Pre-University Course (10+2 Level) conducted by the Pre-University Examination Board, or such other equivalent course as the University may specify or prescribe, by securing at least 45% marks in the aggregate,(In case of SC/ST- 40% Marks). Maximum age for seeking admission is limited to 20 years in case of general category of applicants and 22 years in case of applicants from SC,ST and other backward communities.

Students from Pre-University Boards other than Pre-University Examination Board, Bangalore , seeking admission to the law course should obtain provisional eligibility letter from the Registrar, Karnataka State Law University Hubli by applying directly along with prescribed fees. Admission will be given only on production of the provisional eligibility letter.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Students who join this College will have to produce the Transference Certificate from the College last attended by applying through our College in the prescribed form along with I.P.O./D.D. for Rs. 100 immediately after provisional admission is granted.

A student from any other University is eligible to be admitted to the III, V, VII or IX semester at the commencement of the semester in this College provided he/she has passed in all the papers at the lower examinations prescribed for those examinations and also satisfies all other requirements as may be prescribed by the University from time to time.

Placements

The Placement and Internship Committee of the Institution envisions that the students of RCL shall use their skills gained in the law school to learn, gain experience and create an impact in society with regard to their internships during their times in law school or their employment post law school.

The Placement Committee is a wing of Mentor. It shoulders the responsibility of coordinating all the aspects of recruitments and placements at K.L.E Society’s Law College. The Placement Committee is an organ of the Mentor Cell. It makes sure that the students have ample opportunities for internship and jobs in law firms, LPOs, advocates, and companies.

The placement Committee draws up the database of students, invites recruiters from over the country for on and off campus placements and organizes pre-placement talks. The committee functions throughout the year to co-ordinate the activities so that the placement drive each year becomes a huge success.

Karnatak Law Societys Raja Lakhamgouda Law College, Belgaum Facilities

Boys Hostel
The College provides excellent hostel facilities for students. Boys' hostel is located on the campus itself so it makes easy access between college and students. The hostels and hostel facilities are of high quality and well equipped. The boys' hostel can accommodate 520 boys respectively. The rooms provide the most modern facilities and privacy.

Girls Hostel
The College provides excellent hostel facilities for students ladies' hostels are located on the campus itself, so it makes easy access between the college and students. The hostels and hostel facilities are of high quality and well equipped. The girls' hostel has 530 girls respectively. The rooms provide the most modern facilities and privacy

Medical/Hospital
The College has its own health Centres with qualified doctors. The Centre looks after the health problems of the students and the employees especially those who live on the Campus.

Gym
The College has a well-equipped Multi-Gym is provided for the benefit of students, which can be availed on payment of a nominal fee. The Multi-gym is maintained in a separate hall where many students can exercise at the same time.

Library
The College Library has a rich collection of books and journals for learning and research. It has a collection of more than 31000 books. The College subscribes to 64 journals, newspapers, and periodicals relating to the profession, general knowledge, and general reading. To a greater extent, library work has been computerized. There is also a facility in the form of a digital library available at the computer laboratory,

Sports
The college has a modest playground, we have a facility for athletics and outdoor sports. The college is proud of producing many university blues in the past. Our teams have won many trophies and championships. Some of our boys and girls have excelled in their performance in State and National level sports.

I.T Infrastructure
The College has computer laboratories, students can have access to the Internet and question papers of past examinations, 12,000 eBooks, 3,250 bare Acts, and 80,000 case laws. They can access these offline and also online through the internet facility with Wi-Fi.

Cafeteria
The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.

Alumni Associations
The past students of the college working in diverse fields and having key positions in the society are the members of the alumni association. Some of the alumni represent the Governing Council of the college.

Moot Court
The college has Moot Court facilities for all students.

Auditorium
The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.

Convenience Store
The college has a convenience store facility for students. (like photocopying facility & stationery etc.)