Are you aspiring to become a lawyer? How to choose a good law college? Let me help you. Yes, there are good law colleges in Bangalore. Law is the framework which provides the rules and regulations, which help people and society. Lawyers act as a tool for protecting the rights of the people. They are responsible to uphold the Constitution of India. The city of Bangalore has the top law colleges in Karnataka.  Let me tell you in detail about IFIM Law College.

IFIM Law College Overview

IFIM Group of Institutions was founded by the Dalal Street Investment Journal Group in the year 1995. It was supported by the Center of Development Education. The Group has managed to become a pioneer in the field of education. The mission is to develop educated, responsible and committed professionals. It runs other educational institutions. JAGSOM, Law College and IFIM Institute come under the group. It is based on the model of knowledge delivery which emphasizes knowledge management, career progression and creating employment opportunities.

Key Highlights

Name	IFIM Law College
Email	law@ifim.edu.in, hvt@ifim.edu.in
Address	(Opp. Infosys Campus Gate #4, #8P & 9P, KIADB Industrial Area, Electronics City 1st Phase, Bangalore – 560100
Website	https://www.ifimlawcollege.com
Establishment year	2014
Country	India
State	Karnataka
City	Bangalore
College Type	Private
Affiliated to	Karnataka State Law University (KSLU)
Approved By	Bar Council of India (BCI)
Accreditation	–
Study Mode	Regular/ Full time
Hostel	Both Boys and Girls

IFIM Law College Bangalore came into existence in the year 2014. It has been awarded the 2nd outstanding law school in the survey conducted by the Global Human Resource Development Survey in 2021 and ranked 9th Best Law School in the Outlook Ranking. The objective of the college is to impart quality education using the SMART Lawyer Model. It has experienced faculties who come from renowned law colleges like London University, University of Toronto, University of Indiana and many more.

In the field of law. The Institution has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with A&M University of Texas from the USA and ISDE Law School from Spain. The students get the opportunity for learning at the international level. It helps to promote collaboration between the institution and other universities across the world.

Why study Law at IFIM Law College?    

The reasons to study law at IFIM Law College are:

• IFIM Law College Bangalore is ranked 9th Best Law College by Outlook Magazine.
• It has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Association of Lawyers. It will help the lawyers develop knowledge about legal education right from the beginning.
• It is ranked the second-best law institute by the GHRDC School Survey in 2021.
• The faculty members are from the world’s best law schools like the London School of Economics, New York Law School, Chicago College of Law and  King’s College London.
• Faculty members are also from the top law schools in India like NALSAR Hyderabad, NUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur and NLSIU Bangalore.
• It provides placements and internship facilities to all the students.
• It uses technology-driven methods of teaching along with expert guidance.
• Encourages students to pursue research and publish research papers.
• IFIM Law College Bangalore has a beautiful campus with fun-filled activities which are conducted by different clubs.

Admissions to IFIM Law College

Admission Procedure

The admission procedure for the courses offered at the institution is:

Step 1: Go to the admission section on the website. You need to click on the desired course.

Step 2: You need to create your account using your name, email id and phone number.

Step 3: Once your email is verified, fill in the application form.

Step 4: After completing the form, upload the required documents.

Step 5: Submit your application form. Take a printout of the same for future reference.

Eligibility Criteria for BBA LLB

BBA LLB is also called Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Law. It is a 5-year integrated program in Law. You must fulfil the eligibility criteria for admissions:

• Must have passed 12th Standard/PUC or equivalent examination with an aggregate of 45%. SC/ST Candidates are given a relaxation of 5%. Candidates who do not satisfy the eligibility requirement are not eligible to get admission to the course.
• The minimum age for General Category Students is below 20 years and for SC/ST students is below 22 years as on 1 June 2022.
• Candidates who have passed out from other states outside Karnataka must obtain an eligibility certificate from the Karnataka State Law University in Hubli.
• Should qualify for any of the entrance examinations such as ISAT, CLAT or LSAT India.

Documents Required for BBA LLB

Documents which you need to take along with you during admissions are:

• 10th Standard Marksheet.
• 12th Standard Marksheet.
• Eligibility Certificate.
• Domicile Certificate.
• Certificate of Migration.
• Passport-size photos.

Eligibility Criteria for LLB

A Bachelor of Law is also called LLB. It is a 3-year full-time course. The eligibility criteria for LLB are:

• Candidates must have passed with at least 45% for General Category and 40% for SC/ST aspirants.
• Must be a graduate in any discipline from any University which is established under the Act of Parliament or any State University or Deemed University or any foreign university which is considered equivalent to the University in India, is eligible to apply for the course.
• Must have taken LSAT India, IFIM Law Admission Test, NLSAT and DU LLB entrance examination.

Documents Required for LLB 

Documents required for getting admissions to LLB are:

• 10th Standard Marksheet.
• 11th and 12th Standard Marksheets.
• Certificate of Transfer.
• Certificate of Migration.
• Aadhar Card.
• Caste Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• Identity Proof.

Law Entrance Examinations

Law has become a popular course among students. Admissions to the law courses take place through various All India and State Level Entrance examinations. Some colleges have their entrance examinations. Admissions happen on the basis of performance in the examinations. Some of the law entrance examinations are: 

Examination	Application Date Tentative	Date of Examination (Tentative)
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)	8 August 2022	18 December 2022
LSAT	April 2023	May 2023
AILET	May 2023	June 2023
SLAT	May  2023	June 2023

Law Courses Offered

IFIM Law College Bangalore offers 2 courses, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Law ( BBA LLB) and Bachelor of Law (LLB). The programs are affiliated to Karnataka State Law University and approved by the Bar Council of India. The course has been designed in a way to prepare the students for a legal career. Personality Development Programs, Research and Development, Social Internships and Internships help the student realize their potential. The course offerings are:

Bachelor OF Business Administration Bachelor of Law ( BBA LLB)

BBA LLB is a full-time 5 year integrated program. It helps to understand the needs of the business. It includes subjects such as Environment for Business, Financial Accounting etc, which are taught by the best faculties to know more about the business environment. When it is combined with Law, it gives the working of a business in a legal way. It opens career opportunities in the sectors of banking, finance and other corporate jobs.

Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Bachelor of Law is a 3-year full-time course. It can be taken up after completing any graduation course. It helps the students to take up further studies. It emphasizes developing a greater understanding of law in order to give a complete experience in the field. The objective is to mentor and create employable professionals. The students are ready to take up jobs in sectors like Judiciary, Banking, Litigation, Academics and many more.

Faculties

Faculties play a key role in mentoring and developing students. The Principal of IFIM Law College is Professor Shaguftha Anjum. Her team of experienced, trained, skilled and qualified faculty members are:

Name of the Faculty	Designation
Prof Deepu Krishna	Associate Professor
Prof Harshavardhan Tiwari	Assistant Professor
Prof Nishant Sheokand	Assistant Dean
Prof Apoorvi Srivastava	Assistant Dean, Academics
Prof Ananyo Mitra	Assistant Dean, Research
Prof Bob Nathanael	Assistant Professor
Prof Sukanya Raghunathan	Assistant Professor
Prof Aman Kumar	Assistant Professor
Ms Muskaan Dargar	Teaching Assistant
Ms Sambhavi Thakur	Research Associate

Course-related Activities at IFIM Law College

IFIM Law College Bangalore has a unique learning-centred course structure which is based on an elective system where the student can choose the specializations, design and develop his/her course. Apart from it, it is the only college which offers course-related programs to the students. The programs are:

• Personality Development.
• Mentorship Course.
• Innovation in Research.
• Internships.
• Social Responsibility Programs.
• Advanced Elective Courses.
• Academic Center of Excellence.

Program Fees Strcuture

The fees structure for the programs offered at the institution are:

Course	Fees/ Yr	Duration
BBA LLB	INR 10 LPA	5 years
LLB	INR 4.5 LPA	3 years

Hostel Fees

Details about the hostel fees for IFIM College Bangalore are:

Particulars	Amount
Security Deposit	INR 15,000
Double room accommodation with food for 6 months	INR 81,000

 In addition to the above charges, there are other charges which are needed to be paid by the students.

• One-time fee of Rs 5000 for the Student Council Fund.
• Rs 5000 for Alumni Association.
• Rs 5000 for University Admission Fees.

The fees for the hostel and course can be paid online. Aspirants are expected to pay the examination fees from time to time. Hostel fees change every year. The rooms are allocated on a first cum first serve basis. It is mandatory to stay for the whole year. 

Scholarships

IFIM Law College Bangalore supports exemplary students to pursue their studies and helps them with monetary benefits to study and make a career in the law. The main objective of giving scholarships is to contribute to society and help in building the nation. These scholarships are awarded every year by the Padode Foundation.

Who can apply for a scholarship?

Students who are currently studying the 5 years BBA LLB course or 3 years LLB are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

What does the scholarship cover?

IFIM Law College Bangalore awards 20 scholarships with 50 % concession and 10 scholarships with 25 % concession in the tuition fees. The students are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria to get selected for the scholarships. The scholarships are decided by the committee for admissions at the beginning of the year. It is based on a need cum merit basis.

Scholarship for BBA LLB

Scholarships for BBA LLB students are:

Scholarship Type	Waiver in tuition fees	Eligibility Criteria
Super Star	50 %	CLAT Ranking must be from 1 – 5000. Ranking in LSAT India must be above the 80 percentile. ISAT Ranking must be above 85%.
Scholar	25 %	CLAT Ranking must be between 5001 – 10,000. LSAT India Ranking must lie between 65 and 79.99 percentile. ISAT Percentile must be between 70 – 84.99 percentile.

Scholarship for LLB

Scholarships for LLB students are:

Scholarship Type	Waiver in tuition fees	Eligibility Criteria
Super Star	50%	Ranking in CLAT must be higher than 65%. DU LLB Ranking must be from 1 – 3000. LSAT India Ranking should be above the 60 percentile.
Scholar	25%	ISAT ranking must lie between 45 – 64. 99 %. DU LLB Ranking must be around 3001 – 5000. LSAT India Ranking should lie between 45 – 59.99 percentile.

Education Loans

Nowadays, colleges have got tie-ups with banks to help students and their parents by providing education loans. For doing courses in law, which are of 5-year duration such as BA LLB, B Sc LLB, B Com LLB and BBA LLB, you can avail of loans from financial institutions and banks. The loan is given to the parent or the guardian of the students.

What documents are needed for a loan?

Once your admission gets confirmed, the college will give you an allotment letter from the college or university. After the process, the documents which you need to carry to apply for the education loan are:

• Letter of Admission.
• Aadhar Card.
• PAN Card.
• Income Certificate or Salary Slips of the Parents or Guardian.
• 12th Standard Marksheet.
• Passport.

Careers and Placements

The placement and internship cell at IFIM College Bangalore is responsible for providing placements to the students in top law firms, lawyers and top companies. When the students join the college, they have a meeting with the respective faculties and the placement coordinator to develop a career progression model. According to the Bar Council of India norms, students from BBA LLB need to undergo an internship for 20 weeks. The faculty members guide them to get internships and placements.

Internship Department

The Internship Department runs under the guidance of the Principal and faculty members of the college. Its main purpose is to find internships for students. It ensures that the rules and regulations are duly complied with during the time of internships.

Job Sectors for Law Students

Law has become a popular choice for students. After completing the degree, lots of sectors have job opportunities for them. Some of them are:

• Corporates.
• Law Firms.
• Courts and Judiciary.
• Legal Consultancies.
• Banks.
• Corporate Houses.
• Universities and Colleges.
• Foreign Law Firms.

Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiting companies for law students are:

Juris Law Firms	Samvad Law Partners	Solicis Lex
HSB Partners	Purushottam Law Associates	J Samuel & Partners
Fox and Mandal	Siemens	CRY
Helpage India	Mukta Foundation	Bhumi

Alumni

IFIM Law College Bangalore takes interest in having connections with the alumni for placements and internships. They help the students by providing counselling and guidance for career growth. The Alumni Association Committee provides a platform for interaction between the alumni and the students. In turn, such networking helps them to get good placements.

IFIM Law College Rankings

IFIM Law College Bangalore is ranked among the best colleges for law in Bangalore. It has a good rating because of its infrastructure, faculty members, course and placements. Students get placements in the top law firms, consultancies and corporate companies.

• The college got 9th position for Best Law School in India.
• It secured 2nd place in the Most Outstanding School, conducted by GHRDC Law School Survey for the year 2021.
• Secured 2nd Most Promising Law School in the GHRDC Survey for the year 2020.
• Got 15th rank in the Careers360 Best Law School India Survey for the year 2020.
• Ranked 10th Best BBA LLB Course by Career 360 Survey of 2019.

On-Campus Facilities Offered

The Institution finds its place at Electronic City in Bangalore city. It is spread over 2 acres of land. It is the technology capital of Karnataka. It is well connected with various modes of transport like bus, rail and public transport. Students from different states and countries come here to study. It makes the students feel at home. Facilities offered on campus are:

Hostel

The hostel is located within a 2 km distance from the campus. It has Wifi enabled campus. There are single rooms and double rooms which are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Mess facilities with breakfast, lunch and dinner are given to hostilities. Transport is arranged between the college and the hostel.

Classroom

Each classroom at IFIM Law College is modernized and well-equipped with modern teaching aids. The seating capacity of the classes varies from one class to another. 

Conference Hall

The seating capacity of the conference hall is 250 people. It is used for conducting executive development programs. Workshops, seminars, and cultural activities take place here. These elements of modern teaching help in the development of corporate working culture.

Library

The library is the soul of any college. It is modernized and equipped with modern facilities. The resources include books, ebooks, reference books, textbooks, online databases, and project work. It is helpful to students in the assignments and coursework. 

Moot Court

To become a lawyer, it is extremely important to gain practical knowledge of court manners and procedures. The Moot court is similar to the laboratory of any college. The college encourages you to get the experience of the court. It has a seating capacity of 70 people. There is a facility for recording the sessions with international-level live recording sessions. It does not require the physical presence of people.

The Court is a multi-functional hall, where the same room is used for conducting seminars and conferences. There are 2 HD Projectors as well as drop screens that use technology in the field of law. Students are encouraged to participate in intercollegiate moot court competitions.

Sports Facility

Outdoor and indoor games facilities for games like cricket, volleyball, football, carrom, chess and yoga are available to the students. They participate in state-level and national-level sports championships.

Healthcare Facility

Doctors are available round the clock on campus. The healthcare facility with emergency services is available for emergency services. For any advanced treatments, the faculties and students are taken to the hospitals nearby for further treatment.

Research

Research is one of the pillars of continuous learning in any stream. The College helps and supports scientific research and development. The Research Incubation course is a blend of classroom teaching and research. The institution has 6 credits for BBA LLB Course and 4 credits for LLB Course. 

College Contact Details

Address: Opp. Infosys Campus Gate # 4 # 8P & 9P, KIADB Industrial Area, 1st Phase, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100.

• Email:  law@ifim.edu.in, hvt@ifim.edu.in.
• Phone: 099000 67704.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. To which University is the college affiliated to?

The College is affiliated to Karnataka State Law University (KSLU).

2. What are the courses offered at IFIM Law College?

IFIM Law college offers Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Law (BBA LLB) and Bachelor of Law (LLB).

3. Are the programs approved?

Yes, the programs are approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

4. How long does it take to complete a BBA LLB course?

It takes 5 years to complete the BBA LLB course.

5. Is hostel accommodation available for students?

Yes, the college provides hostel accommodation for both boys and girls.

6. Are placements and internships provided by the college?

Yes, both placements and internships are provided by the college.

7. What is the eligibility criteria for getting admission to a BBA LLB course?

The eligibility criteria for getting admissions to BBA LLB Course is 12th Standard with an aggregate of 45%.

8. Which type of companies recruit lawyers?

Corporates, NGO’s, Law Firms and Multinational Companies recruit lawyers.

If you wish to check out any other law college, you can click below and follow the link to go through my detailed post on:

• Christ Academy Institute of Law Bangalore.

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