Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law, Goa

About College:

The Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law is located in the state of Goa. The college was set up in the year 1979. It is affiliated to the Goa University. This affiliation, ensures its approval from the UGC (University Grants Commission). The law courses here have also been ratified by the BCI (Bar Council of India), as is the norm for legal education in the country. It has also been accredited by the NAAC (National Assessments and Accreditation Council), earning a B grade rating. A separate IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) has been created to this end, to ensure that all the terms of the NAAC are complied with. An AQAR (Annual Quality Assurance Report) gets generated to quantify the results. 

Being situated in the Taleigao Plateau, the Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law is the only college providing legal education in the whole of the South Goa district. The Vidya Vikas Mandal has been behind the setting up of this college. Courses are available here right from the UG till doctoral levels. The UG programme may be pursued under both the five- year as well as the three- year modes. The former may be pursued immediately after school, while for the latter, a minimum of graduation is needed. The five- year programme is an integrated BA plus LLB programme. The LLB of course is the standard degree offered to Common Law countries’ legal study graduates. 

At the post grad level, the two- year duration LLM programme is offered here. At this level, the studies get more specialized. This is the programme where research is highly encouraged. A number of specializations may be opted for at this stage. These may be in the areas of- Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Corporate & Commercial Law, Constitution & Administrative Law and in Labour & Industrial Law. The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is followed here. Admissions are merit based, depending on scores in the last level of study. Some programmes even allow for lateral entry. The library here is one of the best stocked within the region. Besides the physical books on display, it also provides digital access to en number of international academic journals for research and academic purposes.

The campus has much to offer. There is a sports field where cricket and football may be played. Facilities are also there for indoor sports. The gymnasium may also be used by all. A large auditorium is there to facilitate major events, at both intra and inter college level. An important aspect of law college life is the moot court contests. For this a separate hall has been curated, replete with all real court room paraphernalia. This then resembles the closest to the real model. A health centre is also there to cater to medical emergencies. Hygienic food is prepared at the college cafeteria. The campus is Wi- Fi enabled. Banking facilities with ATM, convenience stores and access to public transport may all be availed from immediately outside the college’s campus.