Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law (CPJ) was established in 2007. The college is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The department of law of the college or CPJ School of Law offers 5-year integrated LLB courses. Careers360 interacted with Dr.Amit Kr. Jain, Deputy Director School of Law to learn about the LLB admission process, and to get insights into the placement and internship opportunities available at the institute. Read the interview with the Deputy Director to know more about CPJ School of Law.
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Q. Tell us something about the institute; when it was set up, vision and mission
Dr. Jain: Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law was established by Rishi Aurobindo Educational Society (Regd.) in the year 2007. Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, the college is a leading Management & Law School in Delhi offering 3-year undergraduate courses in BBA & BBA CAM, BCA, B.Com(H) & 5-year Integrated courses in B.A.LL.B & BBA LL.B with an approximate enrollment of 2500+Students and 100+ faculty and staff members. With more than 6000 Alumni, 3000 Campus Placements, 1000 Academic Activities, 1000 Distinguished Guests & 1000 Industrial & Academic Visits, the College is located in an eco-friendly one-acre lush green campus, with ultra-modern facilities and fully air-conditioned state of art infrastructure.
CPJ strives to keep its academic programmes updated in accordance with the emerging trends of globalization. The credibility of education at the Institute is increasingly being realized and recognized by the corporate and legal world.
Vision
To consistently improve the institutional perseverance, persistence, patience through excellence in teaching-learning, entrepreneurship, leadership for ensuring a continually rich, value-based, globalized career and lifestyles for all students who enroll themselves in the academic programmes conducted at this College.
Mission
To introduce market focused professional programmes in emerging areas of higher education in all such disciplines which have high job potential, namely, management, computer applications, commerce, law etc.
To constantly emphasize values and ethics in all endeavors.
To identify and undertake activities of local concern in general and those which may improve the well-being of underprivileged, physically challenged and economically weaker sections of the society in particular.
Q. Tell us something about the admission process?
Dr. Jain: Admission procedure in BA.LLB /BBALLB courses are through CLAT 2021 Exam. It is mandatory for all applicants to appear in Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) - Undergraduate, conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities.
Applicants also have to fill Application Form and register for B.A.LL.B/ BBALL.B Course of GGSIP University (www.ipu.ac.in)
The GGSIP University shall consider the merit prepared on the basis of Common Law Admission Test (CLAT ) for its admissions.
Candidates should have at least 50% (Best of 4 subjects including English) in the qualifying Examination (10+2).
Intake For B.A.LL.B -180 / BBA LL.B -120
Management Quota Seats
The Institute takes admission in Management Quota which is 10% of the total intake of each course. Candidates seeking admission to Management Quota seats are to satisfy above mentioned eligibility criteria.
Q. What kind of infrastructure can students expect at the institute? Please elaborate? A. Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law was established by Rishi Aurobindo Educational Society (Regd.) in the year 2007. Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, the college offers 3-year undergraduate courses in BBA & BBA CAM, BCA, B.Com (H) & 5-year Integrated courses in B.A.LL.B & BBA LL.B with an approximate enrollment of 2500+Students and 100+ faculty and staff members.
With more than 6000 Alumni, 3000 Campus Placements, 1000 Academic Activities, 1000 Distinguished Guests & 1000 Industrial & Academic Visits, the college is located in an eco-friendly one-acre lush green campus, with ultra-modern facilities and fully air-conditioned state of art infrastructure. CPJ College Campus combines modern teaching and study spaces in a lush green environment. All Lecture Rooms, Computer Labs, Libraries, Auditorium, Conference Room, Cafeteria etc. are fully air conditioned, well lit, spacious and well equipped to use the latest technology and software. The whole campus is fully air conditioned, Wi-fi enabled and equipped with CCTV Cameras to provide a comfortable and safe enriching environment to the Student Community.
CPJ Campus provides academic support, accommodation, sports, culture and entertainment facilities to facilitate an active global learning experience amongst our students. The libraries offer Book Bank Facility in which students are provided with textbooks for the whole semester. The college is also a member of DELNET Consortium and Manu Patra. The students also benefit from the presence of a Cafeteria & Café Coffee Day Xpress outlet within the campus. CPJ College runs its own fleet of buses both for students and staff, at a minimal Transport Fare that covers the entire stretch of Delhi.
Q. There is a lot of stress that is being made with regard to interaction with the industry as well as companies that recruit. What are the steps being taken by the institute in this direction?
CPJ School of Law has been achieving immense Internships & Placements for the Law students, especially the Final Year ones wherein the students are successfully associated and placed with various Law Firms, KPOs, LPOs, Indian Corporates, MNCs and Senior Advocates of the Hon'ble Courts at Delhi. Academic Visits: To Courts/ Jails/ Lok Adalat/ Parliament CPJ School of Law organizes Court Visits for its students, wherein they visit the District Courts, Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India intermittently during their academic sessions. This enables them to understand the functioning of the courts and boost their confidence to be a part of the legal fraternity. Jail Visits are also organized for the students to familiarize them with the prison management system and the overall functioning of the Jails. As a part of the practical training in legal education, Parliament Visits are organized for students to get acquainted with the functioning of the Parliament. Periodical visits to Lok Adalats are organized to understand the Alternate Dispute Redressal mechanism. Delhi Legal Service Authority Internship Programme CPJ School of Law, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Delhi Legal Service Authority (DLSA) for the training & Internship programmes of our Law students. For this purpose, interviews of students are conducted by DLSA for their selection as Para Legal Volunteers, who are assigned tasks of Free Legal Aid to the poor and needy people in Delhi.
Q. Internships are now mandatory as per AICTE guidelines. Does the institute help students with this? If yes, how?
Internship plays an important role in imparting the practical aspect of the legal profession. The main aim of internships is application of knowledge acquired in law school into reality.
Internships provide you exposure to multifarious people, situations and work. As per IP University Curriculum all students have to undergo the mandatory Internship in the 3rd, 4th and 5th year.
CPJ Organizes summer Internships that helps students to acquire direct practical experience in the industry /law firms so that students can acquire first hand information about the work environment so that they can adapt themselves quickly to their new challenges after placement.
Law students can do their internship under NGOs, Trial and Appellate Advocates, Judicial Officials, Legal regulatory authorities, legal functionaries, market institutions, law firms, companies, where law is practiced either in action or in dispute resolution. According to BCI guidelines such internship in any year cannot be for a continuous period of more than four weeks and all students shall at least once in the duration of their academic course pursue internship with trial and appellate advocates.
Four Months Internship
After completion of 9th Semester, students have to undergo a Compulsory Internship for Four Months duration and a report has to be submitted by each student separately as part of the GGSIPU curriculum.
One Month Summer Internship
After completion of the 4th, 6th and 8th Semester, students have to undergo a Compulsory Summer Internship for one month and a report has to be submitted by each student as part of the course curriculum.
The Placement & Internship Cell of Law Wing facilitates students in achieving 100% Placement & Internship.
Q. Can you please share details if there is any collaboration with universities abroad?
As such, there is no collaboration in universities abroad. But the college does organize International Academic Visit to diverse Industry & Educational Institution for Certification Program for its students.
Q. Please share placement statistics with information on the average package, highest and lowest package, number of students placed and details of companies that have recruited.
Candidates can refer to the CPJ Law Placement Brochure 2021.
Q. How many students have enrolled for the program?
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A. For B.A.LL.B -180 & BBA LL.B -120
Q. How many students participated in the placement drive?
A. For A.S. 2020-21, total of 250 students have participated in the placement drives with BSK legal, NAKS & Partners, AVSAI Legal etc.
Q. How many companies took part in the placement drive?
A. 80+ Law Firms/ Advocates took part in Placement Drive with the students of CPJ School of Law.
Q. Please share placement statistics with information on the average package, highest and lowest package, number of students placed and details of companies that have recruited.
More than 180 Law Firms have visited for recruitment since 2007.
Some prominent law firms include:
TOTAL NUMBER OF OFFERS: 150
-B.A.LLB- 80
-BBA.LLB-70
»TOTAL STUDENTS PLACED: 143
-B.A.LLB- 85
-BBA.LLB-58
Q. What is the total number of first-time recruiters?
A. 50
Q. How many offers were made?
A.Till date 150 offers have been made by reputed Law Firms/ AoRs/ LPOs etc.
Q. What is the average salary?
A.The Average salary is Rs. 2.5 Lacs P.A.
Q. What is the highest salary?
A. The Highest Salary is Rs. 3.0 Lacs P.A.
Q. Which is the highest recruiting sector?
A. Legal – Law firms/ Advocates on Record
Q. Which is the highest recruiting domain, profile, function?
A. Legal
Q. Which company made the highest offer?
A. M/s Praxous de Legal Pvt. Ltd. Has been offered the highest package of Rs. 3.0 Lacs P.A.
Q. Which are the top recruiting companies?
A. The following are the top recruiting companies:-
1. LexExcel Advocates & Solicitors
2. Talbros Legal LLP
3. Indian Law Watch
4. Adv. Ajay Kr. Singh
5. M/s Praxous de Legal
6. Adv. Vishnu Sharma
7. Lex Smart Juris
8. L.S Saini & Co.
9. Adv. Bhuwan Raj
10. Adv. Ashok Chaitanya & Associates
11. N.B. Law Firm
12. Adv. Arun Aggarwal, AOR- Supreme Court of India
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Yes, you can take part in CLAT counselling even if you passed through a supplementary exam. But make sure you have your final passing marksheet or result before the admission process starts.
Most colleges will ask for proof that you have passed your Class 12 before giving final admission. So, if your result comes out in time, you won’t face any problem.
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The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for law programs in India. As a Class 12 student, you're eligible to take the exam if you meet the minimum percentage requirements: 45% for general category and 40% for SC/ST.
Exam Pattern:
- Mode: Offline (pen-and-paper test)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Questions:120 multiple-choice questions
- Subjects: English Language, Current Affairs & GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark for correct answers, -0.25 marks for incorrect answers
Subjects and Weightage:
- English Language (20%):Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning
- Current Affairs & GK (25%): Awareness of current events and general knowledge
- Legal Reasoning (25%): Understanding legal principles and rules
- Logical Reasoning (20%): Logical and analytical reasoning skills
- Quantitative Techniques (10%): Mathematical operations and problem-solving
Preparation Tips:
- Start early to cover all topics thoroughly
- Practice regularly with mock tests to familiarize yourself with the exam format and timing
- Utilize resources like CLAT study materials and online platforms for structured preparation
- Join study groups to share knowledge and stay updated
Coaching and Study Materials:
- Consider joining CLAT coaching after your 12th board exams, unless you're a self-study expert
- Use recommended study materials like "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis for English, "Lucent's General Knowledge" for GK, and "Manorama Yearbook" for current affairs
*Eligibility and Application:*
- Check the official CLAT website for application deadlines and process
- Ensure you meet the minimum percentage requirements and have a valid ID proof
and passport-sized photographs.
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In Vijayawada, several institutes offer CLAT coaching alongside intermediate studies. Here are some options:
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The CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) syllabus includes five main sections: English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. For preparation, some recommended books are *Word Power Made Easy* by Norman Lewis for English, *Lucent’s General Knowledge* for GK, and *Manorama Yearbook* for current affairs. For Legal Reasoning, *Universal’s Guide to CLAT & LLB* is useful, while *A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning* by R.S. Aggarwal helps with reasoning. For Quantitative Techniques, *Quantitative Aptitude* by R.S. Aggarwal is a good choice. Regular mock tests and previous years' papers also enhance preparation.
Hello aspirant,
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) was conducted on 1 December 2024 and the Consortium released results on 7 December 2024.
However, due to legal proceedings that are underway, candidates should keep their eyes on the Consortium for a finalised result and admission process.
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