The Shiv Nadar School of Law was inaugurated at the Chennai campus. Approved by the BCI, the school offers a five-year BA.LLB program with 45 students in its inaugural batch. Check details here
Shiv Nadar School of Law Launches in Chennai
The Shiv Nadar School of Law has been inaugurated at Shiv Nadar University's Chennai campus. Approved by the Bar Council of India, the school offers a five-year BA.LLB program. 45 students have joined the inaugural batch, with plans to expand to 120 students next year. Many students have received scholarships, including full-tuition waivers.
Justice MM Sundresh, Judge, Supreme Court of India, was the Chief Guest at the grand inaugural function. Other notable figures present included Prof. (Dr.) S.K. Bhattacharyya, Vice Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai; Mr. Shikhar Malhotra, Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation; Prof. (Dr.) Shiv Swaminathan, Dean, Shiv Nadar School of Law; and Prof. (Dr.) Vinay Sitapati, Associate Dean, Shiv Nadar School of Law.
Addressing the audience, Justice MM Sundresh, Judge, Supreme Court of India said: “The field of law, very traditional and conservative so far, is undergoing rapid changes, with social and economic issues taking centre stage. The nature of litigation is also changing, in tune with changes in the society. We will increasingly see more thrust on commercial litigation as well as law surrounding emerging technologies, pushing conventional litigation far behind. Amidst all this, a heartening change is the increasing representation of women among lawyers and judiciary. This trend is going to accelerate, and the day is not far when women will have a majority in this profession.”
Prof. Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Chennai, said, "We are delighted to introduce the Shiv Nadar School of Law to Chennai to transform aspiring legal students into world-class lawyers. It combines a true-blue liberal arts program with legal studies, and the curriculum has been framed on global best practices. Professors and faculty members are drawn from the best Western universities such as Oxford, Harvard, Yale and Princeton.”
Shikhar Malhotra, Trustee, of Shiv Nadar Foundation said, “With a legacy of three decades of excellence in education, the Shiv Nadar Foundation has invested over Rs 7,600 crore into education in India. It seeks to establish institutions that will endure, equip students with robust skills, and transform society. Shiv Nadar University Chennai is a hub for intellectual exploration and innovation, and with the inauguration of the law school, we now stand poised to cultivate India’s best legal professionals and scholars.”
Q: How is Shiv Nadar University, Chennai for BTech?
The University has not disclosed the 2022 placement details for BTech. However, the NIRF report 2023 is released, which incorporates the combined placement data for UG (4-year) courses for both Chennai and Delhi NCR campuses. As per the report, out of 294 UG (4-year) graduates, 170 were placed during Shiv Nadar University placements 2022. The table below represents the complete data for SNU Chennai placements 2022:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) |
|---|---|
| Total students | UG (4-year): 294 |
| Students placed | UG (4-year): 170 |
| Median package | UG (4-year): INR 8.03 LPA |
NOTE: The above details are combined statistics for UG (4-year) courses offered at SNU Chennai and SNU Noida.
Q: Is Shiv Nadar University a known university?
Shiv Nadar University is a known university. Shiv Nadar University, through various schools of study, offers PhD, PG, UG, and various other courses to students. These Commerce, are provided across the Engineering, Commerce, and various other streams. Located in Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai, this reputed university aims to create future Data Analysts and Data Scientists by preparing various students through a semester-long capstone project where students can apply their skills and knowledge to work on a real-life Data Analytic assignment.
Q: Is Shiv Nadar University Chennai good for BTech?
Shiv Nagar University Chennai offers BTech course in three specialisations, namely AI and Data Science, Computer Science Engineering with Internet of Things and Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security). The curriculum of this course provides explore advanced learning experiences by inculcating practical learning. The university conducts industry-academia collaboration by organizing guest lectures, workshops, and seminars featuring industry experts and professionals. Along with that, internships and industry projects are also the parts of curriculum.
As per the placement statistics of the year 2022, the highest package went up to INR 64 Lacs and the top offers were made by recruiters such as Cobblestone Energy, Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., Apple, etc. Candidates pursued BTech from SNU Chennai can build their career as Ethical Hackers, Network/ Cloud Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, IoT Engineer, IoT Infrastructure Architect, Data Engineer/ Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, etc.
Prof. Shivprasad Swaminathan, Dean & Professor of the Shiv Nadar School of Law, said, “I am honoured to inaugurate the Shiv Nadar School of Law, a milestone in the Shiv Nadar Foundation's remarkable journey. At a time when India needs skilled legal professionals with strong ethics, this school stands out, backed by the Foundation’s 30-year legacy of empowering communities through education.”
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