National Law University, Orissa

The National Law University, Orissa (NLUO) promises to be an exciting new development in the field of legal education. A very new institution, its establishing Act of legislature was notified as recently as April 2009, entrance examinations were conducted in May, and classes began in July. Already it has made its presence felt both in terms of educational quality as well as in co-curricular activities such as moot courts.

NLUO is located in Cuttack, a city dating back to over a thousand years, and also boasting a rich legal heritage, not only is the Orissa High Court situated here, but also some of the finest lawyers and judges of the country trace their roots back to this city. The University is presently situated in temporary premises along the Mahanadi river, towards the north-west of the city's present limits. It is scheduled to move to a new purpose-built campus at Naraj, a location being developed as an institutional area.

It is heartening to know that despite the very brief time period within which the University was set up, it has received positive responses from across the country. In its very first year, it has admitted students from no less than twenty-two States, representing a diverse range of socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. We hope that in the years to come, students from even more divers backgrounds will join NLUO, thereby underscoring its truly national character.

Vice-Chancellor

Welcome to the National Law University, Orissa

Legal education has in the recent past witnessed unprecedented growth, and I believe it is to be admitted that this growth is to a large extent attributable to the national law school movement begun at Bangalore. However, presently it seems that the said growth is levelling out, and we are arriving at what is apparently a plane. There are now national law schools in 14 states and one would hardly be unjustified in treating the National Law University, Orissa as just another one in this burgeoning list. My endeavour here will be to convince you otherwise.

As a student of National Law University, Orissa, you will be studying in the exciting, vibrant and colourful city of Cuttack alongside students from across India. Studying and living in Cuttack will provide you with a unique opportunity to explore everything this city has to offer. Cuttack's unparalleled resources will contribute to your academic learning as well as social education.

The former capital of Orissa, the millennium city Cuttack is the oldest city of Orissa. It is a living island on a delta formed by two beautiful rivers, namely the Mahanadi and the Kathjori. It experiences hot and humid weather between the months of March and June and mild cold weather during the winter months. On the whole the climate is moderate and suited to scholarly pursuit.