J.B. Law College

ABOUT

Overview

Jnanadabhiram Barooah Law College, popularly known as J.B. Law College (JBLC), affiliated to Gauhati University, recognized by the Bar Council of India, accredited by NAAC, came into existence in the year 1969 with the objective of advancing legal education in the entire North-Eastern region. The college came into existence under a society known as J. B. Law College Society which was registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Eminent educationalist Late Gopal Chandra Choudhury, the first Principal (1969-1972). was one of the key persons in establishing the College. On 10th July 1968, the first meeting was held with the fifteen members-committee for the requirement of a Law College in the heart of the Guwahati City. On 19 March 1969, in the presence of the five Governing Body members, the name of the College was decided as a tribute to Late Jnanadabhiram Barooah, who was the first Principal of Assam's first Law College, the Government Earle Law College. which was established in 1914.

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2 programmes at J.B. Law College