National Law University, Orissa offers a distinctly hospitable learning environment. Learning we believe has to be consummate and to be so it has to transcend the classroom. Our aim is to create an environment where academics does not impose, but eases its way seamlessly into all round student life. In order to be truly effective it has to be integrated, made an indistinguishable part of life as a whole, treated not as distinct component but as gestalt – in fact it is to be looked upon as rather a way of life. And that is why our efforts are directed toward the creation of an environment conducive to engendering this way of life in our students; an environment that fosters a genuine spirit of inquiry. Intellectual exchange has to abound, all around – not merely within the confines of the classroom. That said the importance of the classroom in an academic institution cannot be overstated. Teachers are encouraged to make classroom discussions heuristic; in the sense of not imposing but allowing students to arrive at their own conclusions. Things learnt in such manner are rarely, if ever, forgotten.

Diversity and a global perspective are at the heart of the educational experience at NLUO. We recognise the need to be global in our outlook; which fact is reflected in all areas of our work. Furthermore we offer safe and informal surroundings which allow you to enjoy your independence in secure and sociable conditions.

  1. As a NLUO student, you will be welcomed as one of us from the moment you arrive on campus, and you will keep this affiliation throughout your stay here and beyond. Our unconventional support system will help you to find your feet and settle quickly both into your studies and social life.
  2. NLUO is situated in Cuttack, which is one of the oldest cities of India with a rich cultural and historical background. Cuttack is a vibrant city and is comparable, in terms of amenities and conveniences, to any Indian metropolis; and yet retains the serenity and freshness of the countryside.
  3. NLUO is located on the banks of the river Mahanadi, with the classrooms and library affording a breathtaking view of the river and undulating verdant hillsides in the distance. Being away from the hustle bustle of the city and close to nature the campus is ideal for sustained scholastic activity.
  4. NLUO students are taught by a group of teachers who are dynamic, experienced and most importantly committed. The faculty is drawn from premier institutions across India and abroad, with most of them being associated with the leading National Law Schools, thereby giving them the advantage of being accustomed to the rigours of the National Law School model.
  5. NLUO is in a microcosm emblematic of India’s diversity. We have a truly diverse student body drawn from across the linguistic and cultural tradition of the nation. We have students from 25 states. NLUO’s friendly environment will help you feel at home in no time.
  6. Law University Orissa has a unique and innovative curriculum. In all probability, we offer the most profound example of integration of knowledge. We have gone beyond the conventional interdisciplinary approach, permitting students of the B.A.LL.B course to take courses of B.B.A.LL.B and vice versa, outside of the major-minor division of papers.
  7. NLUO is the first national law school in the country which offers Mass Communication and Journalism as optional subjects to both B.A.LL.B and B.B.A.LL.B students.
  8. NLUO offers 24-hour internet facility to its students and its teachers. The facility is available to the students even beyond working hours.
  9. NLUO’s state-of-the-art Library, equipped with latest online resources affords students’ opportunities for sharpening their analytical skills through in-depth research for projects and moot courts.
  10. NLUO students have the opportunity to pursue a broad and diverse range of specialized programs. We are the only law university at present offering a double credit programme on “Roman Law”, a very specialized subject indeed.