BITS Law School is a Mumbai based famous private Law institute which came into existence in 2023 under the aegis of BITS Pilani and offers integrated Degree courses in the discipline of Law, Arts and Business Administration. The institute is approved by Bar Council of India and admission to its programs is given to students based on their merit in previous year qualifying exam, score of BITS Law Admissions Test/CLAT/LSAT-India/AILET/MH CET Law Entrance Test and performance in personal interview which is conducted by BITS itself.

BITS has all kinds of infrastructure facilities ranging from Smart Classrooms, Spacious Library, Computer Lab to Canteen, Auditorium and Sports etc. Also, top-notch academicians, practitioners and scholars comprise the academic department of the institution and each of them gives the best possible learning experience and subject knowledge to students using their unique ideas and approaches. A robust network comprising leaders, founders and law practitioners of 1,86,000+ Alumni of BITS Pilani also helps students of BITS Law School to excel in studies.

Apart from this, special guidance sessions are arranged by BITS from time to time to make students aware about requirements of the industrial world and make them ready for a wide variety of roles in academia, industry, law practice, judiciary, civil society, and government bodies. 

Then there is a special Advisory Council in campus which is administered by champions of the legal and judiciary field including former CJI of India Hon. Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, former SC Judge Hon. Justice B.N Srikrishna, Professor of Law and Business - USC Marshall School of Business Prof. D. Daniel Sokol and many more.

College has also adopted a highly-quality curriculum, internationally recognised teaching pedagogies and conduct events like seminars, webinars, guest lectures and educational visits for students' skills development and offer them much needed practical exposure. Financial support in the form of educational loans and Scholarships are also offered to BITS students. PwC, Khaitan and Co, Trilegal and EY Consulting are some of the companies which have visited campus till date.

BITS Law School Highlights

Following are some of the top features of BITS Law School, which makes it a top choice of today’s ambitious students and future leaders.

Institute Name  BITS Law School
Location Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established In 2023
Approved By Bar Council of India
Institute Type Private
Flagship Programs  BA+LLB (Hons.), BBA+LLB (Hons.)
Learning Mode Full-Time and On-Campus
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance Based
Entrance Exam BITS Law Admissions Test/CLAT/LSAT-India/AILET/MH CET Law Entrance Test
Training and Placement Support Yes
Scholarships Available Yes
Hostel Yes
College’s Facilities Hi-Tech Classrooms, Library, Auditorium and Computer Center
Institution’s Strength Industry-Oriented and Multidisciplinary Curriculum, Highly Reputed Law Practitioners and Academicians, Ultra-Modern Infrastructure
Official Website https://www.bitslawschool.edu.in/. 

BITS Law School Courses

The Mumbai based BITS Law School offers a full-time and 5-years duration Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law {Hons.} and Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Laws {Hons.} courses at the Graduation level and details for the same are given below. Also both these programs comes with an extensive package of 26 Compulsory Law Courses, 12 Courses on Social Science and Business, 4 Clinical Legal Courses, 6 Optional Courses from Law and Regulation, Telecom Law, Indirect Taxation, Banking Law, Health Law, Air and Space Law, Maritime Law, Law of the Seas, Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation and Comparative Legal Systems followed by 8 Specialized courses followed by amazing internships in between semesters.

Courses Specializations Eligibility Criteria
BA + LLB (Hons.) Entertainment and Sports Law, Alternate Dispute Resolution and Mediation, Corporate and Financial Law, Technology and Media Law
  • 10+2 or equivalent qualification with minimum 45% marks from a recognised board.
  • Valid score in BITS Law Admissions Test/CLAT/LSAT-India/AILET/MH CET Law Test.
  • Applicants who are waiting for their class 12th results and/or law entrance exam scores are also eligible to apply. 
BBA + LLB (Hons.) Corporate and Financial Law, Technology and Media Law, Entertainment and Sports Law, Alternate Dispute Resolution and Mediation
  • 10+2 or equivalent exam with at least 45% marks from a recognised board.
  • Valid score in BITS Law Admission Test/CLAT/LSAT-India/AILET/MH CET Law Test.
  • Candidates whose 12th results and/or law entrance exam scores are awaiting are also eligible to apply. 

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The enrollment process for admission in courses of BITS Law School takes place in online mode, steps for which are mentioned below. Also, for amy query or issue, students can reach out to concerned college authority on 8824400600 or they can even drop a mail at admissions@bitslawschool.edu.in. 

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of the college at https://www.bitslawschool.edu.in/. 
  • Click on apply now.
  • Register yourself and verify email ID.
  • Fill up the detailed application form.
  • Upload required documents and score card of relevant entrance exam.
  • Pay the application fee through the gateway provided by the college.
  • Submit the duly filled application form.

Note: After successfully submitting the application, candidates are shortlisted and called for a personal interview.

And candidates who have not appeared for any entrance exam may sit for online proctored BITS Law Admissions Test, link for which is shared with them post 1 week of application submission.

BITS Law School Campus Facilities 

The green and expansive campus of BITS Law School is situated in Hiranandani Knowledge Park of Powai - Mumbai on 55,000 square feet of land and has a very positive, collaborative and supportive environment for everyone. In addition to this, unique teaching methodologies have been adopted by the college to impart education and mentorship sessions are organized too from time to time to transform students into expert law professionals who have the caliber and awareness to create an impact on both national and global level. 

Lastly, as Mumbai is a hub of many kinds of industries ranging from film and television, banking and finance, media and communication to corporate and manufacturing, so students have only opportunities to explore and grow. Following are the details of facilities which BITS has developed over time for students and teachers.

Smart Classrooms: BITS has developed very spacious, technology enabled and well-ventilated classrooms for all its students. Also all the lecture halls are well-equipped with a conducive teaching-learning ambiance and facilities like projector, audio-video system and internet connectivity so that lectures can be delivered by teachers and expert professionals in the most efficient and reliable way. And the best benefit for college here is students not only understand the concepts in a better way but also participate enthusiastically in class discussions.

Sports and Gym: For the purpose of keeping it's students physically fit and mentally healthy so that they can develop essential skills to develop in the dynamic world of law and business, the institution has established sufficient facilities for them to enjoy a diverse kind of indoor and outdoor sports activities and games like Cricket, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Carom, Chess and Basketball. Then there is a separate full-fledged gym area with latest and high-quality equipment where students can do different kinds of exercises.

Canteen: A big, aesthetically developed and amazing canteen also exists on campus and the sole purpose of college here is to provide delicious, fresh and a wide variety of snacks, lunch and dinner meals to both students and staff members at an affordable price. 

Also, all the food items are prepared in strict supervision of college staff and students visit this place not only to enjoy their food but to chit chat with their peers and rejuvenate themselves.

Hostels: For the purpose of giving a home-like comfortable, safe and conducive living environment to those students who join the college from another state or city to pursue their dream courses, the institution has developed separate state-of-the-art accommodation facilities for both girls and boys. 

And all kinds of basic to advanced facilities such as fully furnished, air-conditioned, and shared apartment, individual study table, chair, and whiteboard, hi-speed wifi, shared microwave and fridge followed by dining space for breakfast, lunch and dinner is available here. Also, security of students is ensured 24*7 through CCTV Cameras. 

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Computer Center: There is also a modern and commodious Computer Center in college and it has been set up to make students digitally proficient, because both law and business domains require knowledge of latest technologies from aspiring students. 

Also, this space is well-resourced with current gen computer systems and required softwares is installed on each. And all systems are connected through high-speed internet connectivity and both students and their teachers use this lab to do online research and make best use of online learning platforms.

Auditorium: BITS Law School regularly conduct events like seminars, webinars, conferences., skill development training programs and expert sessions in collaboration with leading corporate professionals to bridge the gaps between academia and industrial world and facilitate direct interaction between students, Alumni, Practicing Lawyers, Judges and Professors of various institutions. And to conduct everything seamlessly, an air-conditioned, fully-furnished Auditorium with enough seating capacity has been developed by the BITS. This auditorium is also less with LED projector, public address system and audio-video devices etc.

Library: With the aim to offer excellent learning resources to students and staff members to enhance their knowledge and help them in their research and project work, BITS has set up a vast Library. And this space is actually a home of close to 5500+ print resources including Textbooks, Reference Books, Law Reports, Journals & Reviews, Magazines, Case Studies Papers and Newspapers etc. Special support is also provided to individuals for personal research and college people can even access the content of lIbrary 24*7 through digital mode. 

Apart from this, separate reading space is there in the Library along with other amenities like desktops, Wi-Fi connectivity and ultra-modern RFID system. Library Resource Center collection and resources also includes LexisNexis, aironline.in, JSTOR, manupatra, SCC Online, Heinonline, Harvard Business Publishing Education, Economic and Political Weekly, Westlaw Asia, pressreader, LiveLaw.in and Bar and Bench Indian Legal News.

Moot Court: Just like every other course, Law also demands practical knowledge and exposure from those who wish to make a thriving career in it, hence Mumbai based BITS Law School has established a avant-garde Moot Court on its campus which is nothing but a simulation environment of actual court or arbitration proceeding in an adversarial system comprising a judge or a panel of judges, opposing parties, litigators, and the common public. 

Here students with the support of their professors, learn how to present arguments, do research, draft case, negotiate or debate in the real world for different kinds of cases involving criminal law, environmental law, human rights law, competition law, intellectual property law, contract law, mergers & acquisitions, bankruptcy & insolvency, international trade law, and much more. Along with this, mooting helps students develop confidence, essential communication skills, strengthen research abilities, and enhance the employability prospects.

Clinical Legal Education: BITS has adopted unique educational initiatives and has a dedicated Law Clinics because the institution has assumed the collective responsibility of being a problem solver and a prominent figure in the field of law. Here students are prepared to use the law to support communities and empower citizens that may need it the most. Apart from this, they are regularly involved in real-time project work to develop a solution-oriented mindset.

Clubs and Societies: Students life at BITS is truly worth cherishing and diverse clubs and societies which have been established over time to give a suitable platform to students for their holistic growth, are proof of it. All professionals and social clubs and societies are led by students so that they can maintain a harmonious environment for them and their peers on campus and develop good relations with each other by engaging themselves in team building activities. Following is the list of BITS clubs.

Professional Clubs and Societies

  • Literary and Debate Club
  • MUN Club
  • Moot Court Society
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Society
  • Social Service Society
  • Law and Technology Society
  • Law and Entrepreneurship Society
  • Legal Aid Society
  • Entrepreneur Cell
  • Enactus Society

Social Clubs and Societies

  • Book Club
  • Sports Club
  • Quiz Club
  • Film Club
  • Theatre Club
  • Photography Club
  • Arts and Creativity Club
  • Crypto Club
  • Music Club
  • Poetry Club

BITS Law School Placement

A dedicated Training and Placement Cell also functions at BITS Law School with the aim to maintain good relations with leading industries, law firms and institutions, take care of recruitment events and activities and train students in accordance with industry ever-changing demands by conducting mock interviews, guest sessions, pre-placement talks and skills enhancement training programs in collaboration with expert professionals and top-notch leaders. In other words, T&P Cell acts as a bridge between students and employers and regularly guides students for their career and available opportunities as per their passion and interest. 

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BITS Law School Scholarships 

BITS Law School also offers scholarships to students depending on their academic achievements and financial backgrounds in order to celebrate the diversity of students the institute has and also so that they can pursue their dreams without much hassle. And the key conditions are that the student must be a citizen of India and must have passed 10th and 12th from a recognised board. 

Also, each scholarship is mutually exclusive and cannot be combined with the other. Apart from this, all scholarships awarded are renewed or revoked as per BITSLAWs scholarship policy.Given below are the details for the same.

G.D. Birla Scholarship for Legal Studies - This annual scholarship is offered to those 2 students who achieve exceptional results in academics, co-curricular activities and top score in the admission process of BITS Law School. And under this scholarship 100% course fee is waived off for students.

K.K. Birla Scholarship for Legal Studies - This scholarship is granted to students who demonstrate amazing results in All India Law Entrance Test for admission in a 5-year integrated law program so that he/she can achieve his aspiration of becoming a top-notch legal professional. Also, 75% course fee is waived off under this scholarship and it is offered every year. Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), Law School Admission Test-India (LSAT-India), and Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (MH CET Law) are some of the entrance tests which are considered by the college for granting it.

Sarala Birla Scholarship for Legal Studies – This scholarship is especially for girls and offered to those meritorious students who wish to bring a positive change in society through legal research or law practice. 75% course fee is waived off under this scholarship and it is awarded each year. 

Merit & Means Based Scholarship - As the name itself is self explanatory, this scholarship is granted to those students whose family income is not more than INR 18,00,000. Also, the merit of students is collectively evaluated spending on their BITS Law School application form, extra-curricular achievements and performance in personal interview. This is also an annual scholarship and 90% of course fee is waived off in this with the aim to ensure everyone can access highly quality legal education and pursue their passion with full potential. 

Academic Merit Scholarship - This scholarship is offered to those students who have demonstrated excellent results in board exams i.e 12th class, law entrance exam including ITS Law Admissions Test, Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), Law School Admission Test-India (LSAT-India), All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), and Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (MH CET Law) and co-curricular activities. All students are included by default for this scholarship and 75% course fee is waived off.

Diversity Scholarship - This scholarship is specifically for exceptional women and third gender students, students from underrepresented regions ( including but not limited to Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Sikkim) and the one who have some kind of physical disabilities. And the aim here is to promote the culture of inclusiveness on campus and 75% course fee is waived off under this scholarship.

BITS Law School FAQs

Ques. What is the per-year fee and intake capacity of each course offered by the BITS Law School?

Ans. Following are the annual fee and seats availability details of each course which BITS Law School is offering to students at present.

Course 1st Year Fees 2nd Year Fees 3rd Year Fees 4th Year Fees 5th Year Fees Intake Capacity
BA + LLB (Hons.) INR 1,023,750 INR 1,023,750 INR 1,023,750 INR 1,023,750 INR 1,023,750 60
BBA + LLB (Hons.) INR 1,023,000 INR 1,023,000 INR 1,023,000 INR 1,023,000 INR 1,023,000 60

Ques. Does BITS Law School offer any kind of financial help to students?

Ans. Yes, the Mumbai based BITS Law School offers financial support to students and for thai college has collaborated with State Bank of India, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and HDFC First Bank. Also, the amount may vary between INR 30 Lakhs to 1 Crore or even consider 100% cost of course and interest rates may vary from 9.55% to 11%.

Ques. What is the BITS Law Admission Test all about?

Ans. BITS Law Admission Test is an online proctored entrance exam which is of 60 minutes duration and contains 70 questions from areas like Attention to Detail which includes identifying differences in patterns and elements, Reasoning Ability which assesses critical thinking capability of a student, Verbal Ability which evaluates candidates proficiency in reading comprehension, grammar and sentence correction followed by Domain Ability which test students commands on current affairs and general knowledge. Also, there is no negative marking and candidates must have a laptop/computer with a working webcam/in-built camera and stable internet connection for this test.

Ques. How are the faculties of BITS Law School?

Ans. All the faculty members of BITS Law School are highly qualified and have extensive teaching and industrial experience of many years. Also, all of them are very calm and humble in nature and never leave any issue of students unattended. Apart from this, many renowned personalities provide their valuable mentorship to students. 

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