Government Law College (GLC), established in 1855, has the distinction of being
the oldest Law College in Asia, dating even prior to the University of Mumbai,
and enjoys a pre-eminent reputation for excellence in the field of legal
education.
GLC, as it is popularly known, continues to be an institution exclusively for
law students. In addition to the old building, the college now has an annexe
since 1988, which houses additional classrooms and a reference library.
GLC has had the privilege of guidance from legal luminaries such as Dr. B. R.
Ambedkar, Lokmanya Tilak, Justice M. C. Chagla, Sir Motilal Setalvad, Sir
Dinshaw Mulla, Justice Y. V. Chandrachud, Mr. Nani Palkhivala and others who
served in the Supreme Court and Bombay High Court.
Alumni include five Chief Justices of the Supreme Court, former President
Ms. Pratibha Patil, and former Deputy PM Mr. L. K. Advani. The College is proud
to have produced leading judges and advocates who have transformed Indian
jurisprudence.
With a dedicated faculty and visiting legal experts, GLC regularly conducts
lectures, workshops and student discussions. Having turned 160 years, the
college continues to be a pioneer in legal education in India, upholding its
rich legacy and professional character.
