Vision. Versatility. Values.

Established forExcellence

Gujarat National Law University,Gandhinagar

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Email : recruitments@gnlu.ac.inWebsite : www.gnlu.ac.in

Committee onRecruitment Affairs

Faculty In-charge:

Mr. C. Ramesh KumarContact +91- +91-9427522154

Placement Coordinator:

Mr. Rohit MoonkaContact: +91-81286 50830 +91-9723894853

Student Member:

Ms. Priyal ParikhContact: +91-99792 30173

: 81286 50802

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The legal profession is not only about

knowledge of the law and oratory skills but

also about ethics, justice and humanity.

Prospective lawyers have to be exposed and

sensitized to all these issues in order to

ensure that they serve the profession with

commitment, integrity and excellence.

Students entering the field should be

equipped with the widest and best inputs to

develop into productive, contributing

leaders with the vision and passion to raise

the standards of law and justice in the

country and across the world.

Gujarat National Law University is founded

on these principles and vision.

It brings together the best of knowledge and

experience to prepare law students who can

make a difference through professional

excellence and personal integrity and

commitment.

Introduction

CONTENTS

Message from the Former

Chief Justice of India

Message from the Chief Minister

Message from the Law Minister

Message from the Director

Selection Procedure

Infrastructure and Campus life

Student Initiatives

Curriculum

Evaluation

Academic Support

The Class of 2011

Achievements

Internships

Moot Court Competitions

Publications

Conferences

Recruitment Rules

Registration Form

Internships and Clinical Education

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I am happy to hear that the third batch of undergraduate students of Gujarat National Law University is set to graduate and make its mark amongst the legal fraternity of the country.

I am sure that the students have been given meticulous academic training as well as the necessary practical exposure to equip them with the skills and knowledge required to face the challenges of the legal industry. I believe that their conditioning would certainly arm them with the repertoire to excel in a diverse range of career choices such as litigation, commercial law firms, academics, research, civil services etc. The wide range of student achievements right from academics and allied legal activities like moot courts and legal writing competitions to activities like debating, essay-writing etc. is indicative of the versatility, dynamism and perseverance of the students.

As the students of the 2006-11 batch set out to take the first foot steps towards their professional lives, I would like to convey my best wishes to them.

Hon’ble , Former Chief Justice of India

Mr. Justice K.G Balakrishnan

Message from the

Chief Justice of IndiaFormer

Message from the

Chief MinisterHome to some of the greatest lawyers and freedom fighters such as Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Gujarat has produced many eminent lawyers and has emerged as a preferred destination for legal education. The Gujarat National Law University is an integral part of the Gujarat Knowledge Corridor, a project aimed at developing educational infrastructure and housing some of the premier educational institutions of the country. I am happy to note that a new batch of the University is ready to graduate and follow the steps set by their predecessors in contributing towards developing of the legal landscape in India.

For the last six years, I have watched with immense pride the phenomenal success of the students of the University in national as well as international events and competitions. The success is a testimony of the excellent legal education imparted at the University.

Having been exposed to a challenging academic curriculum as well as rigorous practical training, I have no doubt that the students of the University would emerge as conscientious lawyers fully equipped to excel in the profession.

I take this opportunity to cordially invite advocates, law firms, NGOs and companies to be a part of the University Recruitment Programme and encourage this young brigade of lawyers to realize their potential to the optimum.

With all best wishes,

Narendra ModiChief Minister, State of Gujarat

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Message from the Law MinisterWhen Gujarat National Law University was established in July 2004, it was an occasion to rejoice for everyone in Gujarat associated with this profession since the foundation of a National Law University inevitably reflected a giant step taken towards making the state a hub for legal education. Six years down the line, it gives me great pleasure to witness the growth of this institution from infancy to adolescence. The phenomenal growth the institution has achieved in terms of student achievements and general facilities highlights the fact that GNLU has not only lived upto hopes and expectations, but has in fact, surpassed them. The commendable accomplishments of the students as well as alumni are testimonial to the University's growing stature as an institution of excellence in the field of legal education in India.

As a new batch of the University is set to graduate, I congratulate all the students and wish them luck for their future endeavours. I would also like to invite industries, law firms and other organizations to participate in the Recruitment Programme, which would strengthen the legal framework to meet with the ever-changing needs of proper legal assistance in the wake of globalization.

Amit ShahLaw Minister, State of Gujarat

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Message from the Director

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It gives me immense pride to declare that the third batch of Gujarat National Law University is set to graduate in April 2011. As an institution which aims at setting lofty benchmarks in the field of legal education, we have endeavoured to ensure that these young minds stand out by catering to the needs and challenges of the legal industry through a unique blend of skill, wit and creativity.

In order to achieve the lofty standards that we have set before ourselves, the academic curriculum has been designed to be at par with international standards. Spread across almost 60 core as well as elective courses, the curriculum is outlined in a manner where students are encouraged to question and challenge the conventional, thereby pushing them to form independent opinions and develop their analytical skills, both of which foster individual growth and dynamism.

Additionally, besides the emphasis on academics, GNLU students are exposed to multi-tasking right from their very first year in the University. The University has always been at the forefront with regard to participation in extra-curricular activities such as moot courts, client counseling competitions, conferences, seminars etc. wherein the students have won commendable laurels at both national and international level.

The University also recognizes the need for practical exposure as a pre-requisite to understanding the intricacies of this profession and therefore permits the students to intern for as many as four months in a calendar year. We have a well-structured clinical training programme under which students get various opportunities to intern with NGOs, Trial Court lawyers, High Court Advocates, Law Firms and even Corporate

Houses. Through such traineeship our students have been sensitized to develop focused career goals along with being exposed to various job profiles within the profession.

I sincerely believe that our institution's emphasis on such all-round development has significantly contributed to the multi-faceted and diverse knowledge base of our students; resulting in a consistent growth of the students, a fact well-chronicled by the impressionable inroads made by their predecessors, who have slowly begun to carve a niche for themselves in legal circles across the country.

It is therefore my honest belief that given an opportunity, the students of the graduating batch would be an asset to any organization they serve and would contribute positively to the growth of the legal industry as a whole.

Prof. Bimal Patel(Director)

GNLU offers a five-year integrated LL.B Program in three different streams B.Com LL.B. (Hons.), B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.). Our curriculum incorporates over sixty subjects inclusive of elective papers, seminar courses and clinical courses in law as well as several non-legal subjects. The courses are structured to instill in our aspiring lawyers sound theoretical understanding with pragmatic insight and creative thinking.This is evinced by our academic evaluation process which places emphasis on projects, dissertations and class presentations by students in addition to lectures and seminars. In addition to academics, students are also exposed to co-curricular activities such as mock trials, client counseling, moot courts and mock parliaments which acquaint them with an interdisciplinary perspective.

The commendable achievements of the students and alumni of GNLU bear a testimony to the pool of skill and talent that the University has nurtured.

The students of the first two batches of the University have been placed with the most prestigious Law Firms, Companies and Public Sector Organizations while some have opted for litigation. A few others are pursuing their post-graduation in some of the best Universities of the world including Oxford University, Harvard Law School, Kings’ College, National University of Singapore, New York University, London School of Economics, Berkeley Law (University of California) etc.

We, at GNLU believe that it is an amalgam of its students and dedicated faculty, the academic rigour and all-round development, comprehensive curriculum and the way in which it is delivered - that makes it the University of choice for international and domestic recruiters. The Recruitment Programme, 2011 cordially invites the legal fraternity to induct a set of talented and motivated young lawyers.

About GNLUGujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a statutory University established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003; the seventh amongst fourteen National Law Universities in the country. From a modest beginning in 2004, the University has achieved many worthy milestones in uplifting the standards of legal education in India. The object of the University is to introduce to the industry a set of talented and motivated young lawyers, striving to contribute towards shaping the future of our profession.

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Infrastructure and Campus lifeAn atmosphere of community living prevails in the University. GNLU is a residential University with separate boarding for boys and girls, with a common dining hall. The University has facilities necessary for academic and extra-curricular pursuits. The academic and hostel blocks are Wi-Fi enabled giving the students an opportunity to access various online legal and non-legal databases. GNLU also has a fully equipped computer lab, science laboratory for those pursuing a course in B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) and a library replete with books covering over 400 subjects. Furthermore construction of our new campus, spread over 50.64 acres, is underway. The excellent sports and fitness facilities on the campus ensure that students can remain fit and healthy to take on the strenuous academic challenges.

Selection ProcedureThe selection procedure is aimed at drawing in students with a keen interest in achieving excellence. GNLU is a member of the consortium comprising eleven National Law Universities which jointly conduct the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) for admission into these esteemed Universities. This ensures a solid foundation to build a cadre of excellent legal professionals.

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A large part of what I am today is because of GNLU. When I entered GNLU, I was a kid, still confused and exploring avenues.

GNLU gave me the opportunity to explore the various avenues open to me - be it sports, academics, or curricular activities, and

decide what I wanted to be. Terrific classmates, supportive friends, helpful faculty and co-operative administrative set up,

helped shape my personality, my goals and also let me achieve them.

- Ms. Trayosha Darapuneni(GNLU, Class of 2009, Harvard Law School, LL.M. Candidate, Class of 2011)

Conferences

Legal Service Cell

Student Activities

Another path-breaking endeavour was the First International Conference with the theme “Pressing Concerns of the Contemporary Legal World: International Law Today for a Better Global Tomorrow”, a novel seminar which was conducted in January, 2009. This seminar was graced with the presence of eleven panelists from seven different countries chaired by Our Vice Chancellor, Mr. Bimal Patel along with Justice K.S. Radhakrishnan.

Recognizing the potential of law as an instrument of social change, the Legal Service Committee (LSC) operates the Legal Service Cell which functions as a ‘community legal clinic’ and focuses on, inter alia, the deprivation of government benefits, evictions and issues of domestic violence. Activities like street plays, drama performances and community legal service programmes which promote legal awareness in areas akin to environment, consumer rights, human rights and right to information and labour laws are often organized by the LSC. The Legal Service Cell stands as an epitome of effective social responsibility demonstrated by young yet socially conscientious lawyers to-be.

Students are encouraged to identify and pursue their extra-curricular interests through a slew of cultural events organized by the Student Activities Committee (SAC). The SAC has also set up interest oriented clubs for students interested in debating, dance, music, drama and quizzing. GNLU also organizes a five-day annual intra college cultural fest ‘PENTAGRAM’ where students compete in diverse events such as debates, short plays, fine arts events, creative writing etc. Besides, students have actively participated in and brought laurels to the University from prestigious inter-college and national level events and competitions.

Student Initiatives The student community of GNLU has been extremely proactive and has extensively contributed towards enabling GNLU to take rapid strides forward in the field of legal education.

In a short span of six years, our students have initiated the publication of three well acclaimed journals namely, The GNLU Law Review, The GNLU Journal of Law, Development and Politics and The Developing World Review on Trade and Politics to further the objective of knowledge sharing and dissemination among the legal fraternity and to appreciate creative talent.

After the success of the first GNLU International Moot Court Competition (GIMC) in 2009, the second edition of GIMC promised to be even better than the maiden venture, a benchmark that was quite evidently achieved. GIMC-2010 was an even more splendid affair, with greater participation from across the globe, more grandiose venues and illustrious judges including Mr. Oshima Shotaro (Current member of the Appellate body of the World Trade Organisation), Dr. Christian Haberli (Panelist at World Trade Organisation and Senior Research Fellow at World Trade Institute), V. Lakshmikumaran (Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan), Prof. B.S. Chimney and our Director Prof. Bimal N. Patel.

In addition to GIMC, GNLU also organized the XXVI Annual Bar Council of India Moot Court Competition held from January 8-10, 2010. The much sought after Moot Court Competition saw participation of 30 different teams from across the country.

Publications

Moot Courts

Research ProjectsThe students have been extensively involved in legal research and assistance projects such as the ambitious Swarnim Gujarat legal Reform project involving reduction of pending cases in various courts of Gujarat, the UNCTAD project on Upgrading awareness regarding import and export standards among fishing communities of Gujarat and the project for providing legal assistance for setting up the legal framework of Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT).

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The World Trade Institute has been a

proud sponsor of the GNLU

International Moot Court Competition,

2010. WTI will again participate in and

sponsor the 2011 Moot Court

Competition. These events are also very

welcome opportunities to become

acquainted with other GNLU teaching

and research activities pertaining to

international trade regulation. We

welcome this permanent search for

excellence and competence at the

academic frontlines for interdisciplinary

topics such as international economic

law. The knowledge and the hard work

of the faculty and of the students are

excellent premises for further progress

in science, as well as for career

development.

- Dr. Christian Häberli, PhD (Law),

Senior Research Fellow, NCCR Trade

Regulation, World Trade Institute.

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The University has also started Foreign Law Courses for various subjects taught by visiting professors from several jurisdictions such as Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Spain, China, Singapore, US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Republic of Korea and Mauritius.

This has enabled the students to engage in academic dialogues as well as explore avenues of faculty and student exchange programmes. In furtherance of the same, the University has entered into a collaboration agreement with the University of Malaya, Kuala Lampur, Malayasia. Moreover, GNLU also runs optional courses for French, Spanish and Chinese Language to equip students with linguistic proficiency in a foreign language.

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International Trade and Business Law (Including International Contracts)Information Technology LawSports Law / Natural Resources & Energy LawClinical Paper I (Public Interest Lawyering, Professional Ethics & Law of Contempt)Seminar I (Group Seminar)Seminar II (Group Seminar)

X Semester

Private International Law Securities and Investment Law Clinical Paper II (Drafting, Pleading, Conveyancing and Professional Ethics) Clinical Paper II (Indirect Taxation) Seminar I (Group Seminar) Seminar II (Group Seminar)

I Semester

II Semester

III Semester

IV Semester

Communicative EnglishPrinciples of EconomicsIndian HistoryIntroduction to Science and TechnologyLegal methodsLaw of Torts

Legal Language & Legal EnglishPolitical Concepts & PoliticsIntroduction to Modern Business TransactionsSociologyIndian Legal HistoryContract I (General Principles & Specific Relief)

Constitutional Law I Legal Theory ICriminal Law ILaw of Contracts II(Specific contracts, Partnership and Sale of Goods)Law & PovertyStream Paper

Constitutional Law II (Constitutional Bodies)Administrative LawCriminal Law IIFamily Law ILegal Theory IIStream Paper

V Semester

VI Semester

VII Semester

VIII Semester

Civil Procedure Code IAlternative Dispute ResolutionLaw of Banking and Negotiable InstrumentsCriminal Law IIIConstitutional Law III Stream Paper

Family Law IIHuman Rights & International Humanitarian LawCivil Procedure IICorporate Law I Transfer of Property and EasementStream Paper

Environmental LawLabour law I Corporate Law IIPublic International Law Land Laws & Agricultural LawsWTO Laws

Law of TaxationLabour Law II Insurance LawIntellectual Property Law Competition LawTrust, Equity and Fiduciary Relationship

CurriculumThe curriculum at GNLU comprises of a fine blend of national, international and comparative law subjects specifically tailored to equip students with the professional skills suitable for diverse job profiles offered by Corporate entities, PSUs and Foreign and Indian Law Firms.

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Internships and Clinical EducationGNLU acknowledges the fact that legal education is not replete without due practical exposure. The curriculum at GNLU integrates the clinical method of education along with classroom teaching. The final year students have to undertake three clinical papers which expose them to certain intrinsic skills of lawyering such as drafting, conveyancing, pleading, trial advocacy, professional ethics etc. Besides, the academic schedule at GNLU makes it compulsory for students to undertake internships from their very first semester, which trains students to apply practically, the theoretical knowledge obtained during classroom teaching.

EvaluationGNLU students are evaluated on a scale of seven using a cumulative grade point average system (CGPA). Evaluation is based on a series of periodic tests, semester examinations, research papers, group discussions, dissertations and class presentations conducted throughout the semester. The cumulative grade point average system allocates weightage to marks obtained in a subject to the following scale:

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75% and above

70-74%

65-69%

60-64%

55-59%

50-54%

40-49%

Below 40%

0 (Outstanding )

E ( Excellent )

A+ ( Distinction )

A ( Very Good )

B+ (Good )

B ( Fair )

C ( Pass )

F ( Fail )

Points Percentage Grade

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GNLU students I had the

pleasure of meeting were highly

commendable in the manner

they were committed to and

applying themselves to the

study of law.

- Mr. Oshima Shotaro(Member, Appellate body of the

World Trade Organisation).

14) Professor Dr. K. Kasturirangan is currently a Member of Parliament and Director, Institute of Advanced Studies, National Institute of Sciences, Bangalore.

15) Mr. Justice Ramesh Chandra Lahoti, Former Chief Justice of India.

16) Professor Dr. Rahmatullah Khan, formerly Professor holding the Jawaharlal Nehru Chair in International Environmental Law.

17) Judge Dr. Abdul G. Koroma, Barrister at Law, is a Judge on the International Court of Justice, the Hague, the Netherlands.

18) Professor Dr. Peter Melanczuk a former Professor of Law at Erasmus University.

19) Professor Dr. Teo Keang Sood is Associate Professor and Vice Dean, Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

20) Professor Dr. N. L. Mitra, former Director of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore and former Vice-Chancellor, National Law University, Jodhpur.

21) Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, father of Green Revolution in India.

22) Professor Dr. Daniel Thurer is Professor of International Law in the University of Zurich, Switzerland.

23) Mr. K. K. Venugopal, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi, a promoter of legal education.

24) Judge Christopher G. Weeramantry, a former Judge and Vice-President of International Court of Justice.

25) Professor Dr. Rudiger, President of the UN Law of the Sea Tribunal.

26) Mr. Soli Jehangir Sorabji, Former Attorney General of India.

27) Dr. M. Gandhi, Director, CL&T division, Ministry of External Affairs.

28) Prof. L. Jambholkar, Delhi University.

B. Visiting Faculty1) Professor Dr. Anurag Agarwal, Professor of Law and

Business, Indian Institute of Management,Ahmedabad.

2) Professor Jerome Joseph, Professor of Sociology, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

3) Mr. Julian Moti, Queen's Counsel, NSW Supreme Court, Sydney, Attorney- General's Office, Honiara, Soloman Islands, Central Pacific.

4) Mr. Devang Nanavati, Advocate and a Senior Partner, Nanavati & Nanavati Associates, Ahmedabad.

5) Ms. Dharmishta N. Raval, Senior Advocate,High Court of Gujarat.

6) Prof. B. B. Pandey, Delhi University, New Delhi.

7) Prof N. K. Pathak, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

8) Prof V. Vijay Kumar, NLSIU, Bangalore.

9) Prof. David Field, Bond University, Australia.

10) Prof. Peter Crook, University of Malaysia, Kuala Lampur.

11) Dr. A. K. Mehta, Assistant director of DNA division,Directorate of Forensic Science (DFS), Gandhinagar.

12) Mr. R. V. Desai, Advocate , High Court of Gujarat.

13) D. B. Talati, Assistant Director, Directorate of ForensicScience (DFS) , Gandhinagar.

14) Justice S. M. Soni, Retd Judge, High Court of Gujarat.

15) Mihir Thakore, Senior Advocate, High Court of Gujarat.

16) Justice C.K. Thackker, Judge, Supreme Court.

17) Justice M.S. Shah, Judge, High Court of Gujarat.

18) Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS.

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20) Mr. Niranjan Bhatt, Advocate, High Court of Gujarat.

21) Justice J. N. Bhatt, Former Chief Justice, Patna High Court.

Mr. Soli Jehangir Sorabji, Former Attorney General of India.

A. List of Honorary Professors

1) Mr. Justice R. K. Abhichandani, Ex-President, CESTAT.

2) Professor Dr. R. P. Anand, Professor Emeritus of International Law, Jawaharlal Nehru University,New Delhi.

3) Professor Upendra Baxi, currently Professor of Law, at the University of Warwick, UK.

4) Mr. Justice P. N. Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of India and ex-Member and Chairman of United Nations Human Rights Commission.

5) Professor Dr. R. Chidambaram was formerly the Chairman of Atomic Energy.

6) Commission of India and currently the Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India.

7) Professor James Crawford is currently Whewell Professor of International Law and Chair of the Faculty of Law, attached to Jesus College, University of Cambridge, UK.

8) Sir Kenneth Keith formerly Professor of Law at University of Victoria, Wellington, and Judge, Supreme Court of New Zealand, is now Judge on the International Court of Justice.

9) Professor Dr. Doo Hwan Kim is Honorary Chairman, Korean Association of Air and Space Law.

10) Mr. Justice Michael Kirby, Judge, High Court of Australia, Canberra.

11) Professor Dr. Franz Van der Dunk is Professor and Co-Director of the International Institute of Air and Space Law, Faculty of Law, University of Leiden, the Netherlands.

12) Professor Dr. Stephan Hobe is the Director of the Institute of Air and Space Law and Professor of International Law, University of Cologne, Germany.

13) Professor Dr. Ram Jakhu is Associate Professor at the Institute of Air and Space Law, in the Faculty of Law, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

GNLU is doing a commendable job in providing a platform to the students

to develop their thinking prowess through discussions and dialogues.

G. Anantharaman,Former Whole Time Member, SEBI

Academic Support

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ACHIEVEMENTS

INTERNSHIPS

MOOT COURT COMPETITIONS

PUBLICATIONS

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS

The Class of 2011The batch of 2011 stands out as a quintessence of sincerity, perseverance and dynamism. Over a period of five years, the young scholars have demonstrated virtues and values that suit not only the legal industry but the professional world as a whole. Blessed with passion, conviction and self-belief, the students of this batch truly epitomize the spirit of GNLU, which is to lay down lofty benchmarks in the field of legal education.

The batch has shown tremendous zeal towards legal innovation and academic research. Their quest for intellectual stimulation has been propelled by a strong hunger and desire to succeed, which is undoubtedly reflected through their achievements. Apart from raising the bar for academic excellence, the students of this batch have also brought laurels to the University in several national and international moot court competitions, client counseling competitions, debates and other events.

As students of one of the foundational batches of the University, the class of 2011 has arduously worked towards making GNLU a hub for legal education. The students of this batch have played significant roles in setting up various centers of excellence in the University. Three students of the batch have been awarded prestigious scholarships for Summer Schools which include Scholarship for undertaking The Hague Summer School Training Programme in Netherlands, The University of Barcelona Summer School Programme in Spain and Training Programme for Public International Law at Xiamen Academy of International Law in China. Besides, a student from this batch has been awarded a scholarship for pursuing further studies at National University of Singapore. A student from the batch has initiated the launch of India Law Journal (ILJ), a global journal dedicated to expressing views on topical legal issues. A student has co-authored a book titled “The Emergence of Private Military Firms and Their Impact on Global Human Rights.”On the social front too, the students have been extremely proactive. A few students of the batch have set up “Youth Ally”, an NGO dedicated to working for the youth and the causes concerning them. Moreover, some of the students have set up a nationally recognized theatre group called “Abhivyakti” that aims at spreading legal awareness through the medium of theatre.

This motley group of young legal aspirants, ambitious yet humble, multi-faceted yet focused, truly stand out as perfect ambassadors of GNLU.

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I am confident that these students

have the potential to be good

lawyers. The hard work put in by

the students and the vision of the

founders of GNLU are now

yielding fruits.

- Dharmishtha N. Rawal,

Senior Advocate,

High Court of Gujarat.

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Achievements

INTERNSHIPS

Judicial Clerkships

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Court of India

• Justice J.M. Panchal, Supreme

Court of India

• Justice Deepak Verma, Supreme

Court of India

• Chief Justice S.J Mukhopadhaya ,

High Court of Gujarat

• Justice Dinesh Mukhopadyay, High

Court of Rajasthan

• Justice Deepak Mishra, High Court

of Madhya Pradesh

• Justice Mukul Mudgal,

High Court of Delhi

• Justice R.S. Endlaw, High Court of Delhi

Advocates

• Mr. A.K. Ganguli

• Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi

• Mr. Anish Dayal

• Mr. Arunav Patnaik

• Mr. Arun Jaitley

• Mr. C.V. Nagesh

• Mr. Dharmendra Arya

• Mr. Dhirendra Kumar Shrivastava

• Mr. Dushyant Dave

• Mr. E. Manohar

• Mr. Gopal Subramanium

• Mr. J. Surendra Mohan

• Mr. Jai Ram Beniwal

• Mr. Janak D. Dwarkadas

• Mr. K.K. Manan

• Mr. K.P. Pathak

• Mr. K.T.S. Tulsi

• Mr. Mahesh R. Jethmalani

• Mr. Mihir joshi

Justice Dr. B.S. Chauhan, Supreme

I feel privileged and honored to have spent the formative years of my life at GNLU. The multi-disciplinary and interactive academic

approach, the overall emphasis on personality development, co and extra-curricular activities and the constantly encouraging and

supportive teachers have laid a strong and sustainable foundation for my future growth and development. The intrinsic learning and the

enriching experiences at GNLU are integral in shaping and moulding my personality – may it be in the professional or personal sphere.

I can say without hesitation that the five years spent at GNLU are the most memorable and cherished years of my life.

- Ms. Manita Doshi(GNLU, Class of 2009, Associate, Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co., Mumbai)

• Mr. Mihir Thakore

• Mr. Mohan Reddy

• Mr. Nagendra Rai

• Mr. Padmanabha Reddy

• Mr. Parag P. Tripathi

• Mr. Pawan Kumar Jajodia

• Mr. Percy Kavina

• Mr. Prasad Subromonium

• Mr. Pratap Venugopal

• Mr. S. Venkiteswaran

• Mr. S.P. Goel

• Mr. S.V. Raju

• Mr. Sanjay Sarin

• Mr. Saurabh N. Soparkar

• Mr. Sidharth Luhtra

• Mr. Subramonium Prasad

• Ms. Rohini Salian

Law Firms

• ALMT Legal

• Amarchand & Mangaldas &

Suresh A. Shroff & Co.

• Anand & Anand

• AZB & Partners

• Bharucha & Partners

• Bhasin & Co.

• Crawford Bayley & Co.

• Desai & Diwanji

• DSK Legal

• Dua Associates

• Fox Mandal Little and Co.

• Hemant Sahai Associates

• Indus G&D Law

• J Sagar Associates

• K & S Partners

• Kaden Borris Legal LLP

• Kanga & Co.

• Karanjawala & Company

• Khaitan & Co.

• King & Partridge

• Kochhar & Co.

• Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

• Lall Lahiri & Sallhotra

• Lee and Lee, Solicitors and

Advocates, Singapore

• Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

• M.V. Kini & Associates

• Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt &

Caroe

• Nanavati & Nanavati Advocates

• Nishith Desai & Associates

• O.P. Khaitan & Company

• Paras Kuhad & Associates

• Phoenix Legal

• Poddar & Associates

• Pragna Thakkar and Company

• R. Ginodia & Co.

• Rodney D Ryder, Pre-Concept

Law Firm

• Sandersons & Morgans

• Seth Dua & Associates

• Singhania & Co.

• Solomon & Co.

• Thakore Jariwala & Associates

• Titus & Co.

• Trilegal

• Udwadia & Udeshi

• Vaish Associates Advocates

• Vikram Kapoor & Co.

• Wadia Ghandy & Co.

• Zeus Law Associates

Companies

• Canon

• Dr. Reddy’s Foundation

• Essel Group of Companies

• Food Corporation of India

• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

• Hongkong and Shanghai Banking

Corporation (HSBC)

• I.F.F.C.O

• Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

• Indian Space Research

Organization

• Infosys

• Kotak Mahindra

• KPMG

• Mahanagar Telephone Nigam

Limited

• Manupatra Information Solutions

Pvt. Ltd.

• Mazagon Dock Ltd.

• Ministry of External Affairs,

Government of India, New Delhi

• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

• Reliance Industries Ltd.

• Sahara Samay News Bureau

• Spencer’s Retail Ltd.

• State Bank of India

• Steel Authority of India Ltd.

• Tata Teleservices Ltd.

• Telecom Dispute Settlement and

Appellate Tribunal

• The Hindu

• Torrent Pharma

• Urban Infrastructure Venture

Capital Limited

• Action Aid International

• All India women’s conference

• Blind Peoples Association

• CARE India

• Center for Communication andResearch Development

• Child Relief and You

• Citizen, Consumer and Civic Action Group

• Delhi Legal Service Authority

• Federation of Consumer Association

Non Governmental Organizations

• Green Age India

• Human Rights Law Network

• India Center for Human Rights

and Law

• Indian Red Cross Society

• Indicorps

• Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy

• Legal Aid Services West Bengal

• LokSatta

• Madhya Pradesh State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission

• Mine Labour Protection Campaign

• Multiple Action Research Group

• Nani Palkiwala Arbitration Centre

• People Union Civil Liberties

• Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra

• Samatha

• State Human Rights Protection Commission

• State Legal Service Authority

• Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission

• World Wildlife Fund

Moot Court Competitions

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S.N. Name of the Moot Achievements

1. International Henry Dunant Moot Court Competition, 2008 Winners and best memorandum award at India and South Asia rounds; runner up and best memorandum at Asia Pacific rounds

2. International Infrastructure and Winners and best speaker award (comprising of Construction Law Arbitration Moot, 2007 scholarship for an LL.M. at National University of

Singapore)

3. Indian Law Institute National Arbitration Competition, 2009 Winners

4. Surana and Surana International Technology WinnersMoot Court Competition, 2007

5. ICSI - Surana Moot Court Competition, 2009 Winners, regional rounds as well as national rounds; best memorandum award and best advocate award

6. International Climate Change Congress in the run-up to the Only team from South Asia selected for the competitionUNCOP-15, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2009 Presented India's perspective on the post Kyoto

developments

7. National Law School - NFCG Moot Court Competition, 2008 Runner up and second best memorandum award

8. M.M. Singhvi Memorial Bar Council of India International Runner upLaw Moot Court Competition, 2007

9. Stetson International Moot Court competition, 2007 Runner up, best memorandum award and spirit of Surana award at India Rounds and qualified for and represented India the world finals

10. ELSA Moot Court Competition on WTO Law, 2007 Runner up, Asia Pacific Rounds and qualified for and represented India at the world finals

11. H.C. Dholakia Moot Court Competition, 2006 Third position

12. Philip C. Jessup International Law Fourth position and second best memorandum awardMoot Court Competition, 2008

13. Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, 2009 Semi-finalist

14. NLS International Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2010 Semi-finalist; adjudged third best memorandum

15. G.H. Raisoni Moot Court Competition, 2010 Semi-finalist

16. NALSAR Justice Bodh Raj Sawhny Semi-finalistMoot Court Competition, 2009

17. K.K. Luthra Memorial National Semi-finalistMoot Court Competition, 2009

18. Price E. Monroe Media Law Moot Court Competition, 2008 Third position

19. Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Eighth best team for Claimants; Honourable Mention Arbitration Moot Competition, 2009 award for best memorandum on behalf of claimant and

Honourable Mention award for best speaker

20. ICC International Mediation Competition, 2009 Quarter-finalist

21. Nani Palkhivala Memorial National Tax Quarter-finalist and best memorandum award Moot Court Competition, 2008

22. National Law School International Commercial Quarter-finalistArbitration Moot, 2008

23. National Kerala Law Academy Client Quarter-finalistCounselling Competition, 2009

24. Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Honourable Mention award for best memorandum on Arbitration Moot Competition, 2008 behalf of respondent and Honourable Mention awards

for best speakers

25. ELSA Moot Court Competition on WTO Law, 2008 Third-best speaker award at the Asia Pacific rounds26. International Maritime Law Arbitration Sarrah Derrington award and second best

Moot Competition, 2008 memorandum award for memorandum on behalf of respondent

27. National Law School, International Best memorandum award for memorandum on behalf Arbitration Competition, 2009 of respondent and third best memorandum (overall) award

28. Stetson International Environmental Best memorandum and fourth best advocate awards Moot Court Competition, 2008

29. International Investment Arbitration Moot, 2009 Best memorandum award

30. All India Bar Council of India Moot Court Competition, 2009 Best memorandum award

31. The Technology Law Moot Court Competition Adjudged Second-best memorandum

32. Surana and Surana National Trial Advocacy Adjudged Second-best memorandum Moot Court Competition, 2009

33. M.M. Singhvi Bar Council of India International Adjudged Third-best memorandum Law Moot Court Competition, 2009

34. Surana & Surana International Minorities Fourth-best student advocate awardMoot Court Competition, 2008

Our Former RecruitersLaw Firms

? Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co.? AZB & Partners? Bharucha & Partners? Dave & Girish & Co.? DSK Legal? Economic Law Practices ? G.C. Garg & Co.? Khaitan & Co. ? Kings & Patridge? Kochhar & Co.? Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan? Lall Lahiri & Salhotra? Lexigen? Nishith Desai Associates? Paras Kuhad & Associates? Rajinder Narain & Co. ? Seth Dua & Associates? Shah & Kishore Law Offices? Singhi & Co.? Thakker & Thakker? Trilegal

? Vaish Associates ? Wadia Ghandy & Co.? Y.J. Trivedi & Co.

Public Sector Undertakings? Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission ? Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation ? Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation? Gujarat State Financial Corporation ? Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation? Gujarat State Power Corporation? Union Bank of India

Others? Bajaj Allianz General Insurance? Ernst & Young? HDFC Ltd.? Hindustan Zinc Ltd.? KPMG? OSC Knowledge Partners? Pangea 3 ? Quislex Legal Services? The Securities and Exchange Board of India? Torrent Pharma

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The Recruitment Programme at GNLU is organized to facilitate the creation of a platform where the representatives of organizations from legal industry can interact with our students for the purpose of placements.

Having successfully completed the recruitments for the batch of 2005-2010, it has been resolved that the Recruitment Programme, 2011 for the third batch of the University will commence from July 1, 2010 on a rolling basis. The Programme has been structured into several stages which include Pre Placement Talks, Pre Interview Screening, Interviews and Final Placements.

The recruitment process is strictly governed by the Recruitment Process Rules. In order to participate in the recruitment programme, prospective recruiters are required to register with the CRA.

Publications

? Aligarh Law Review ? Banker's Journal, India? Carbon & Climate Law Review? Corporate Law Cases (All India Reporter)? Federation of International Trade Associations ? Gujarat Law Herald? Gujarat Law Reporter? Human Security Report Project? India Law Journal? Indian Journal of Human Rights and Justice? International Journal on Global Climate Change? IUP-Law Review? Journal of the International Law Association? Journal of World Intellectual Property Rights? Kare Law Journal? Madhya Pradesh Social Science Research Centre Journal? Managerial Challenges of Vision 2020: Some

Research Findings ? Orissa Law Review, India? Political and Law Times, India? Social Science Electronic Publishing Incorporation? Supreme Court Cases and Judgment Review, India? The Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University

Law Review

The Committee on Recruitment Affairs

The Committee on Recruitment Affairs (CRA) is the official designated body responsible for facilitating and streamlining the recruitment programme for the graduating batch (2006-2011). The CRA comprises of seven student members and five faculty advisors, with the Convenor at the helm. It is regulated and governed by a Constitution of its own.

The flagship batch of GNLU was placed through a recruitment week held in December 2008 and the placements for the second batch were conducted on a rolling basis during the academic year 2009-2010. Our students were well received by the recruiters and were appreciated for their legal acumen. A few of our key recruiters have been enumerated below:

GNLU Recruitment Programme, 2011

Conferences

• I International Conference on Security, Privacy and Confidentiality Issues in Cyberlaw, Cairo, Egypt, 2009

• II European Conference on corporate Research and Development, Seville, Spain, 2010

• III World Climate Conference, World Meteorological Organization, Geneva, Switzerland 2009

• International Climate Change Congress in the run-up to the UNCOP-15, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2009

• International Conference of South Asian Congress of Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science & Technology, Indian Congress of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2008

• International Conference on Jurisdiction in Cyber Space: A need to Overhaul the Legal Regime, University College of London, 2009

• IPSA International Conference, Luxembourg Political Science Association and the University of Luxembourg,Luxembourg, 2010

• The BILETA 2010 Conference, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, 2010

• VI Asian Law Institute Conference, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2009

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Recruitment Process Rules

1. Short Title and Commencement - (1) These Rules may be called Recruitment Process

Rules.(2) They shall come into force on July 1, 2010.

2. Definitions -In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires, (a) “Acceptance” means the confirmation by an

Applicant which will be communicated to the prospective Recruiter through the Committee on Recruitment Affairs;

(b) “Applicant” means the students of the graduating batch who have registered themselves with the Committee on Recruitment Affairs;

(c) “Committee on Recruitment Affairs (CRA)” means the official body entrusted with the responsibility of facilitating the Recruitment Process;

(d) “Final Interview List” means the list of Applicants short listed for appearing in the Final Interviews, in accordance with the procedure mentioned in clause 6;

(e) “Final Interviews” means interviews conducted by the Recruiters at any time during the Recruitment Process based on which an offer is made to an Applicant;

(f) “Merit List” means the list of selected Applicants to whom the Final Offer has been made during the Recruitment Process;

(g) “Offer” means the offer extended by the Recruiter to the Applicant on the completion of the Final Interview or any other process or processes undertaken by the Recruiter;

(h) “Pre Interview Screening” means the process or processes conducted by the Recruiter, if it is so desirous, for the purpose of short listing the Applicants who will get an opportunity to appear for the Final Interviews;

(I) “Pre Placement Offer” means any written offer extended to an Applicant in his/her internship with a registered Recruiter or with a Recruiter yet to

register with the CRA or a Recruiter not registered at anytime during the Recruitment Process;

(j) “Recruiter” means any lawyer's chambers, law firm, company, non-governmental organization or any such organization which offers internships or recruitments to law students;

(k) “Recruitment Process” As far as Applicant is concerned - means the process undertaken to conduct the recruitments, which begins from the date of registration of the Applicants and concludes when first offer is made. As far as Recruiter is concerned - means the process undertaken to conduct the recruitments, which begins from the date of registration of Recruiter with the CRA and concludes when confirmation letter is received.

(l) “Rules” mean the Recruitment Process Rules; and(m) “University” means Gujarat National Law University.

3. Pre Placement Talks -(1) Organizations interested in conducting Pre Placement

Talks shall coordinate with the CRA and fix dates for conducting them.

(2) The Pre Placement Talks are to be conducted anytime prior to the beginning of the Pre Interview Screening.

4. Recruitment Registration -(1) All Recruiters participating in the Recruitment Process

shall have to mandatorily register with the CRA.(2) The process of registration shall commence from July 1,

2010 till the end of the academic year, as announced by the University.

5. Pre Interview Screening -(1) The Applicants selected in the Pre Interview Screening

shall qualify for appearing in the Final Interviews.(2) The procedure for Pre Interview Screening is the

Recruiters' own policy.

6. Short Listing and the Final Interview List -(1) After the completion of recruitment registration and/or

Pre Interview Screening, CRA shall formulate a Final Interview List (FIL) for every registered Recruiter.

(2) The FIL shall contain the names of Applicants who have qualified for appearing for the Final Interviews.

(3) The FIL shall be made as per the following:(a) According to the Recruiters' recruitment policy,

or(b) According to the results of the Pre Interview

Screening conducted by the Recruiter, or(c) In case the Recruiter has no fixed method of

short listing candidates, Curricula Vitae of all interested students shall be forwarded to the Recruiter for short listing.

(4) In case the Recruiter has no procedure for Pre Interview Screening, the list of interested students shall automatically become the FIL.

(5) In case the Recruiter invites limited applications and sets no criterion for short listing, the standard criteria followed by CRA for short listing shall be followed.

7. Waitlisted Candidates -(1) All Recruiters shall give a list of waitlisted candidates

at two stages of the Recruitment Process to the CRA:(a) Waitlisted Candidates for interviews: To

facilitate interviews of those who are not in the Final Interview List (FIL) of the Applicants, to appear for the Final Interviews.

(b) Interviewed Applicants' Waitlist: To be provided by the Recruiter, containing candidates beyond the list of selected Applicants to whom Offers have been made for employment after the Final Interviews.

(2) The waitlist for interviews here means that if any Applicant who is selected in the FIL is not available for the interview then the Recruiter can interview the Applicant mentioned in the waitlist, if the Recruiter considers so appropriate.

(3) The Interviewed Applicants Waitlist refers to interviewed Applicants, to whom Offers for employment have not been made by the Recruiter, but the Recruiter is willing to consider them if the Offer has been rejected by an Applicant in the Merit List and the recruiter is willing to consider those in the Interviewed Applicants Waitlist

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8. Mode of Selection:

Procedure Yes/No Description

i. Preliminary Test

ii. Group Discussion

iii. Interviews

iv. Any Other (please specify)

Date: Signature and Designation

RECRUITERS' REGISTRATION FORM

Mail, E-Mail or Fax the duly filled in form to:The Committee on Recruitment Affairs,Gujarat National Law University, E-4, GIDC,Electronic Estate, Sector-26, Gandhinagar-382028, Gujarat.

Tel: +91 - 79 - 2328 - 7157/ 7158 Mobile no: +91- 81286 50802Fax: +91 - 79 - 2328 - 7156Email: recruitments@gnlu.ac.in

1. Organisation Information:

i. Name of Organisation:

ii. Contact person/designation:

iii. Mail Address:

iv. E-mail address:

v. Phone Number:

vi. Fax Number:

2. Preferred Dates for Conducting Pre-Placement Talks:

3. Job Details (Also mention number of vacancies):

4. Job designation:

5. Location of Placement:

6. Criteria for Eligibility:

7. Details of Compensation Package:

i. Gross Salary:

ii. Take Home:

iii. Other Perquisites:

(2) All Recruiters need to declare the final selection results within the stipulated time as agreed upon by the Recruiter and the CRA, in accordance with the above rule. Recruiters will inform and provide the designated CRA member with the Merit List and the waitlist. This shall be later made public to the Applicants who had appeared for the Final Interviews or for the process as undertaken by that Recruiter.

11. Declaration of Results - (1) All results are to be declared and made solely

available through the CRA. There shall be no direct communication between the Recruiter and the Applicant in regard to Offers made or accepted respectively.

(2) Strict confidentiality is to be maintained in the declaration of results. The CRA is to declare a final list, in consonance with the one provided by the recruiter that will contain the offers made and finally accepted at the conclusion of the final interviews and any other processes undertaken by the concerned recruiters in that day.

12. Withdrawal - A withdrawal by an Applicant after getting shortlisted at the first stage shall conclude his/her participation in the Recruitment Process.

13. Amendment -These Rules are subject to amendments, and can be amended by the CRA as and when required.

(4) All the waitlists are to be kept confidential and will be disclosed as per the instructions of the Recruiters.

8. Pre-Placement Offer ( PPO) - (1) A PPO received by any of the Applicants through any

previous internship with a registered Recruiter or any prospective Recruiter shall be deemed to be an Offer with respect to the final offer (read with clause 9 & 10). The Applicant, prior to registering with the Recruiter during the Recruitment Process, shall either accept or reject the PPO.

(2) Acceptance of the PPO shall conclude the Applicant's participation in the Recruitment Process.

(3) Rejection of the PPO would debar the student from appearing for any Pre Interview Screening or Final Interview of the same Recruiter.

(4) Applicants shall disclose to the CRA any PPO offered to them as and when such PPOs are offered to the Applicants.

(5) A list of PPOs offered shall be prepared by the CRA in consultation with the respective registered Recruiters.

9. Final Interviews -(1) An Applicant is allowed to appear for Final

Interviews for which he/she has been short listed in accordance with clause 6.

(2) An Applicant who receives an Offer shall not be eligible to appear for an application process of another Recruiter through an Interview or otherwise, during the Recruitment Process.

(3) Acceptance or rejection of the first Offer itself shall conclude the participation of the Applicant in the Recruitment Process.

10. Final Offer -(1) All Recruiters will be required to disclose the results

of their Final Interviews and any Offer made to Applicant(s) only through the CRA. The CRA will maintain the record of Offers accepted and rejected by the Applicant(s).

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