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Why Choose SOLJ

Rooted in excellence and practical learning, SOLJ Bangalore stands as India’s practitioner-led law school. We unite academic rigour with real-world experience, producing graduates who are professionally competent, ethically grounded, and ready to lead in modern legal practice.

Practitioner-Led Legal Education in India

SoLJ is India’s only practitioner-led law school, founded and run by accomplished lawyers worldwide. Its curriculum and pedagogy are crafted by global legal leaders, including law firm partners, senior counsels, general counsels, and civil society experts.

Guided by Mentors from Harvard, Oxford & Columbia

SoLJ is India’s first truly global law school, guided by an advisory board of academics and leaders from top universities like Harvard, Oxford, Columbia, and LSE. Students gain direct exposure to faculty and mentors from leading international law firms and organizations.

Limited
Cohort Size

We admit only 60 students a year. Our small class size and one-on-one mentorship with top lawyers in India and abroad provide exclusive opportunities for internships, conferences, moot courts, research, and global careers.

Programme Overview

SOLJ delivers industry-relevant legal education for a changing world. Each programme combines academic depth, ethical grounding, and mandatory practical exposure, ensuring graduates are ready for success in top law firms, courts, and public institutions.

5-Year BA., LL.B (Hons.)
At the core of SoLJ’s academics is a 5-year integrated law degree affiliated with Karnataka State Law University. Each year, 60 exceptional students are selected for their skills, values, and discipline to train for high-impact global legal careers.
Certificate Programmes
Students can pursue certificate programs with top global and Indian lawyers in areas such as public, international, corporate, real estate, intellectual property, and family law.
Professional Training
Students complete structured internships and practical modules with law firms, corporates, and NGOs, gaining hands-on experience in litigation, advisory, and dispute resolution practice.
Curriculum by Legal Leaders
Designed by Legal Leaders, the curriculum evolves with new practice areas such as ESG, fintech, and technology law, ensuring SOLJ graduates remain ahead of the curve.
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Admission Steps

We welcome intellectually curious and ethically driven students who seek to redefine legal excellence. SOLJ identifies candidates who blend academic merit with integrity and a passion for justice.

STEP1

Online Application

Complete an online form detailing your background

STEP2

Online Assessment

An in-depth evaluation measuring legal aptitude, reasoning, and analytical ability through casebased exercises.

STEP3

Offers & Scholarships

Successful applicants receive personalised offers and access to merit- and need-based scholarships, ensuring inclusivity and opportunity for all.

College Campus

Student Life

Career Outcomes & Opportunities

Graduates of SOLJ Bangalore pursue distinguished careers in corporate law, litigation, public service, academia, and international practice. With training shaped by globally minded mentors, they are equipped for leadership in every sphere of law.

  • Global Career Readiness: Alumni thrive in leading international law firms and global institutions.
  • Elite Internship Pathways: Collaborations with top Indian law firms give students early professional exposure and career traction.
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Faculty & Mentors

SOLJ’s faculty includes accomplished practitioners, judges, and academics, alongside mentors with backgrounds from Harvard, Oxford, and Columbia. Students benefit from unparalleled insight, global perspective, and lifelong professional guidance.

Siddarth Raja

Professor of Practice

Jeffy Johnson

Faculty Member

Karan Joseph

Faculty Member

Mithun Gerahalli

Faculty Member

Tamarra Sequeira

Faculty Member

Timothy Franklyn

Professor of Practice, Deputy Managing Partner, Fox & Mandal

Shruti Vidyasagar

Professor of Practice

Gerald Manoharan

Professor of Practice, Partner, JSA

Anind Thomas

Professor of Practice, Partner, AZB & Partners

Manav Nagaraj

Professor of Practice, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Nisha Menon

Professor of Practice, General Counsel – M&A, Diageo

Dilip Nandipur

Professor of Practice, Managing Partner, Tatva Legal

John Thaliath

Professor of Practice, General Counsel, Zetwerk

Anjali Balagopal

Professor of Practice, General Counsel, Tata Technologies

Biswajit Chatterjee

Professor of Practice, Managing Partner (Dubai), Hogan Lovells

Praveen Raju

Professor of Practice, Partner, Spice Route Legal

Our Partner Law Firms

  • Fox & Mandal
  • Gerahalli Law Offices
  • Hogan Lovells
  • Jerome Merchant + Partners
  • JSA Advocates & Solicitors
  • K Law
  • Spice Route Legal
  • Tatva Legal
  • Law Chambers of Dr. Aditya Sondhi
  • Law Chambers of Devashish Bharuka
  • Law Chambers of Vaibhav Gaggar

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Join India’s leading practitioner-run law school and shape your future in law. Whether starting your journey or advancing your career, SOLJ Bengaluru offers the best legal education in India —intellectual, practical, and global.

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