Questions Asked On NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law - [KPMSOL], Mumbai

While both National Law University (NLU) Trichy and NMIMS School of Law are well-established schools for BA LLB, one does various comparisons of different parameters like eligibility, fee structure, placement as well as course curriculum when it comes to deciding between the two colleges. The following points highlight these aspects of the program at both institutes:

Eligibility and Fee Structure:

The following table illustrates the eligibility and fee structure at both institutes for BA LLB:

Curriculum:

NLU Trichy:

• This is a 5-year course with ten semesters provided for students to learn diverse subjects related to the field of law.
• There are elective courses students can choose from apart from the compulsory ones listed in the syllabus.
• Some of the elective courses include private and international law, cyber law, banking law, human rights law, etc.
• Other compulsory subjects include economics, political science, corporate law, history, etc.

NMIMS School of Law:

• In this 5 year course, students will be provided with an opportunity to study law along with humanities.
• Core subjects offered in this course include political science, economics, sociology, history, etc.
• Students will also be exposed to developmental subjects like critical thinking, moot court, professional ethics and legal writing.
• The course is mainly divided into modules spread out over a span of ten semesters.

Placements:

NLU Trichy:

• Students are compulsorily made to participate in internships for which they are provided with a stipend from employers like Mahindra and Mahindra, Infosys, Indian Overseas, etc.
• The highest package offered for BA LLB students is INR 65,000 per month with an average salary of INR 35,000 per month.

NMIMS School of Law:

• Students are actively asked to join internships in order to boost their careers with the help of the placement cell.
• Companies like Juris Corp, Economics Law, Edelweiss, and DSK legal recruit students with an average salary of INR 6 lakhs per annum and highest salary of INR 16 lakhs per annum.

Both institutes are good for pursuing BA LLB and are relatively new. Students can take a decision based on the aspects discussed above and any other they wish to consider.

The Institute of Law, Nirma University is ranked at 7 for Law by Outlook in 2019 and is considered a top institution that offers four-degree programs in law. NMIMS School of Law is a private institute that offers three-degree programs in law.

While both are considered to be premiere institutions, let us have a look at some of the basic differences based on important factors:

Admissions

Course Highlights

Nirma University:

• It offers a unique course with a good combination of core and foundation subjects.
• Students are required to complete a mandatory 2-month internship at the end of the semester within their chosen field of elective.
• The University also conducts multiple seminars and workshops to help students.

NMIMS:

• It offers an option of specialization within humanities and law.
• It covers open subject electives where students can choose to learn international languages like French, Spanish, and German to enhance their skills.
• It has a focus on core subjects such as Professional ethics, legal writing, and more.

Infrastructure

Nirma University:

• The campus is modern and has well-equipped high-tech oriented classrooms, high-speed internet facilities, hostels, and a huge library for students.
• It also features a sports complex and huge auditorium hall to conduct seminars and workshops.

NMIMS:

• While the campus is located in the center of Mumbai, it is easily accessible from all major locations.
• It has a huge library with over 50,000 books, an English digital language lab, smart classrooms, and high-speed WiFi facilities across the entire campus.

Placements

Students can make a decision on which law school they want to join based on the given factors above.

Institute of Law, Nirma University, and NMIMS School of Law (KPMSOL) are both institutions that are recognized by the Bar Council of India. These private institutions are also approved by UGC. While ILNU is graded ‘A’ by NAAC, KPMSOL has not been graded but is accredited by the same. Both the institutes have features that are unique to them. Therefore, one must compare these academic establishments properly before choosing one over the other.

Infrastructure and Facilities

• Nirma University: Students are offered smart classrooms, moot courts, and moot court training, resource centre, shuttle service, bank, sports ground, indoor games, gymnasium, store, yoga hall, canteens, hostels, cafeterias, etc.
• NMIMS School of Law: The facilities provided include air-conditioned classrooms, resourceful library, well-equipped computer centers, moot court halls, seminar and conference rooms, wi-fi access, healthcare, etc.

Scholarships

• Nirma University: The institute offers Merit cum Means scholarships to its 5 years, integrated program students. This offers financial assistance to meritorious students who belong to weaker economical backgrounds.
• NMIMS School of Law: The institute offers its students financial aid under the Central Sector Scheme of scholarship for college and university students. The value of aid varies according to the program chosen.

Placement Statistics

Nirma University:

• 75% of the students who participated in placements received job offers from companies such as The Law Point, Trans India Law Associates, Chamber of Justice S Nagamuthu, Supreme Court of India, (Retd), Justice G. S Singhvi, Judge Supreme Court of India (Retd.), etc.
• The highest and median packages offered were 14 LPA and 6.5 LPA, respectively.

NMIMS School of Law:

• 80% of students were placed and 15 received pre-placement offers.
• The highest and lowest packages offered were 16 LPA and 9 LPA, respectively.
• Top recruiters include Khaitan & Co., Indian Oil, KPMG, Mahindra, TATA Housing, etc.

Whether one institution is better than the other is based on individual discretion. A conclusion must be drawn keeping factors like faculty, academic quality, personal disposition, and expectations in mind.