RV University School of Law - Nurturing Legal Excellence

Overview

The School of Law (SoL) is born out of a desire to provide quality legal education in India. It joins the existing five schools of RVU dealing with liberal arts and sciences, design, economics, business and computer science and engineering. Our students will be in a unique position to explore intersections between law and other disciplines such as business, economics, social sciences, technology and public policy. This intersectional approach will help the students look at law with a broader lens.

Why choose our School of Law?

  • 8 decades legacy of RV Educational Institutions for academic excellence
  • Six inter-disciplinary Schools promoting holistic learning
  • Excellent curriculum; an impressive range of electives, besides core law courses
  • Highly qualified faculty – blend of academics and industry practitioners
  • Innovative pedagogy enabling students to be ready for global careers
  • Student-first approach; student involvement in research starting from UG level
  • Merit scholarships for deserving students
  • Located in Bengaluru – the seat of Karnataka High Court; home to many top corporate law firms; start-up capital of India and innovation hub.
  • Collaborations and partnerships

Programmes

The School of Law offers two undergraduate programs: B.A. LL.B., B.Sc.(Hons.) and BBA LL.B. We also offer a postgraduate program: LL.M. All the programs are compliant with the BCI Rules of Education. In collaboration with other schools at RVU, our students will also have access to various interdisciplinary courses, which will give them varied perspectives to analyse legal issues, thus building on their critical analysis skills. The students will also have the opportunity to be a part of research centres and, student clubs and societies.

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

Undergraduate Programme

BBA LL.B. (Hons.)

Undergraduate Programme

Undergraduate Programme

LL.M.

Postgraduate Programme

Prof. Ashwin Mishra

Prof. Ashwin Mishra

Associate Dean & Associate Professor

Message to the Students

Dear Students,

Welcome to the School of Law at RV University!

It is our honour and privilege to be work with you as you embark on this transformative journey through legal education. Our institution is built on a foundation of excellence, integrity, and innovation, committed to preparing the next generation of legal professionals who will shape the future of law and justice.

The School of Law is built on the foundational belief that legal education must extend beyond the classroom. Our dynamic curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, ensuring that our students not only understand the law but also learn how to apply it effectively in real-world scenarios. We emphasize critical thinking, ethical judgment, and social responsibility, empowering our students to become advocates for justice and leaders in their communities.

We take pride in our diverse and accomplished faculty, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from various legal disciplines. Their dedication to teaching and mentorship plays a crucial role in fostering an enriching learning environment where students can flourish both academically and personally.

Collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are central to our mission. We encourage our students to engage in extracurricular activities, participate in moot courts, ADR competitions and contribute to various legal research projects. These experiences not only enhance your education but also help you develop essential skills needed in today’s interconnected world.

As you embark on this exciting path, I encourage you to challenge yourself, forge lasting connections, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of our university. Together, let us strive to uphold the highest standards of legal education while making meaningful contributions to society.

Welcome to an extraordinary journey ahead!
Prof. Ashwin Mishra

Teaching Faculty

Justice B.N. Srikrishna
Former Judge, Supreme Court of India
Prof. Dr. K. Chockalingam
Founding President, Indian Society of Victimology.
Professor Y.S.R. Murthy
Founding Dean, School of Law and Founding Vice Chancellor, RV UniversityM.Sc (Statistics) [University of Madras], M.A. (Human Rights) [University of London], Ph.D [Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University]
Arpitha H.C
Assistant Professor of Law and Executive Director, Centre for Health Law and EthicsB.A LL. B (Hons)- M S Ramaiah College of Law, Bengaluru LL.M-Nalsar, Hyderabad Pursuing Ph.
Dr. A. V. Arunkumar
Executive Director (Industrial Outreach and Corp. Relations) Programme Head – B.Com & Associate ProfessorPh.D. (Economics ), ISEC, Bengaluru
Dr. Abhishek Chatterjee
MA (English Literature), Ph.D (Indian and World Literatures) from EFLU, Hyderabad. PGDM (New Media Journalism) from ACJ, Chennai.
Ashwin Mishra
Associate Dean & Associate ProfessorB.A. LL.B. (Hons.), National Law University Jodhpur | LL.M. (Dispute Resolution), Straus Institution for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law
Dr. Bhanu Prakash Nunna
Assistant Professor and Director, Centre for Victimological Research and Victim Assistance (CVRVA)Ph.D. (Victimology)
Diganta Chakrabarti
Professor and Associate Dean (School of Business)Ph.D., Management Teacher Program, Post Graduate in Management
Eesha Shrotriya
Assistant ProfessorB.A. LL.B. (Hons), LLM
Dr.Kanish Debnath
Associate ProfessorPhD, IIM Ahmedabad
Kajal Parwani
Assistant ProfessorBBA LL.B. (Hons.) (O.P. Jindal Global University), LL.M. (Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights)
Dr. Lakshmi Arya Thathachar
Dean-Research and Associate ProfessorPh.D. (Modern Indian History), Jawaharlal Nehru University
Meghna Sharma
BA LLB (Hons.) Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, 2018, LLM in International Human Rights Law, Central European University, 2022
Parvaz Lamba
Assistant ProfessorBA LLB (Hons.) (OP Jindal Global University), MA (SOAS, London)
C Roshan Machayya
Assistant ProfessorM.A. English
Dr. Samudra Sen
Assistant ProfessorPhD in Public Systems from IIM Ahmedabad
Shantanu Pachauri
Assistant Professor (Law)LL.M., B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)
Dr.Suraj Gogoi
Assistant Professor PhD (Sociology), National University of Singapore.
Tuhin Banerjee
Associate ProfessorBE, PGDM, PhD
Veena A
Associate ProfessorBE,MBA,MPhil,PhD
Dr. Vijendra Singh
Assistant ProfessorPh.D., Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Yukti Kumar
Assistant ProfessorB.A. LLB. (Hons.), LL.M., O.P. Jindal Global University

Board of Studies

Prof. Y.S.R. Murthy
Founding Vice Chancellor & Founding Dean, School of Law, RVU
Ashwin Mishra
Associate Dean & Associate ProfessorB.A. LL.B. (Hons.), National Law University Jodhpur | LL.M. (Dispute Resolution), Straus Institution for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law
Dr. Aditya Sondhi
Senior AdvocateHigh Court of Karnataka and the Supreme Court of India
Prof. Amita Dhanda
Professor Emerita, NALSAR University of Law
Prof. Indranath Gupta
Professor and Dean of Research & Controller of Examinations, JGU
Prof. Jasmeet Gulati
Professor and Vice Dean (Examinations), JGLS
Prof. M. Gandhi
Vice President, Indian Society of International LawFormer Professor & Dean of VIT School of Law, Chennai
Prof. Nigam Nuggehalli
Registrar & Professor of Law, National Law School of India University
Prof. S.G. Sreejith
Professor & Executive Dean, JGLS
Mr. Suhail Nathani
Co-founding and Managing Partner of ELPEconomic Laws Practice Advocates and Solicitors
Prof. Sarasu Esther Thomas
Professor of Law, National Law School of India University
Prof. Sitharamam Kakarala
Director, School of Policy and Governance, Azim Premji University
Dr. Vinod Surana
Managing Partner and CEOSurana and Surana International Attorneys
Prof. Lakshmi Arya Thathachar
Dean-Research and Associate Professor, School of Law, RVU

Board of Advisors

Mr. J.V.R Prasada Rao
Former UN SG Special Envoy on AIDS in Asia Pacific and former Health Secretary,
Government of India.
Mrs. Sujatha Rao
Former Union Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Government of India
Prof. Ajay Pandey
Professor and Executive Director, Clinical Programmes
Jindal Global Law School, JGU
Prof. M.R.K. Prasad
Professor
VM Salgoacor college of law, Goa
Dr. Kalpesh Gupta
Founder
Probono India
Dr. Alexander Thomas
President
Association of Health Providers (India), New Delhi
Mr. Rahul Dhawan
Advocate, Managing Partner
Lex Chambers
Prof. Anjina Reddy K.R.
Principal
RV Institute of Legal Studies

Collaborations

Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), Bengaluru

Swami Vivekananda Youth movement (SYVM), Mysore

Human Rights Alert, Manipur

SICHREM, Bengaluru

All India Network of NGOs and Individuals, Madurai

Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, Delhi

HelpAge India, Delhi

Manav Chetna Vikaas Kendra (MCVK), Indore

International Bridges to Justice, Delhi

Society of Community Health Awareness Research and Action (SOCHARA), Bengaluru

Justice Initiative Foundation, Bengaluru

Selco Foundation, Bengaluru

MASUM, Kolkata

PARI, Mumbai

International Institute of Crime and Security Sciences, Bengaluru

Project Second Chance, Delhi

National Federation of Dalit Women, Bengaluru

Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai

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