BITS Law School, Mumbai, a new-age law school under the aegis of BITS Pilani, an Institution of Eminence, has announced the commencement of admissions for its five-year integrated law programmes for the 2026 intake. Applications for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes are open.

The programmes are approved by the Bar Council of India and designed to nurture forward-thinking legal professionals through a blend of interdisciplinary learning, global academic partnerships, robust mentorship, and future-focused legal training. Students can choose from four high-demand specialisations: Technology & Media Law, Corporate & Financial Law, Entertainment & Sports Law, and Alternate Dispute Resolution & Mediation.

Admission will be based on a holistic evaluation of academic performance (minimum 45 percent in Grade 12), scores from recognised law entrance exams (CLAT, AILET, SLAT, MHCET Law, LNAT, or BITSLAT), extracurricular achievements, communication skills, and personal interview performance. BITSLAT, the School’s optional admission test, is a one-hour online, proctored assessment that evaluates reasoning ability, verbal skills, attention to detail, and domain knowledge through multiple-choice questions. Students awaiting their Class 12 or entrance exam results may also apply, with admission contingent on submission of final scores.

“At BITS Law School, we see ourselves as more than a law school; we are building a learning ecosystem that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and intellectual freedom,” said Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Bharadwaj, founding dean, BITS Law School.

“The programme has five pillars that emphasise academic excellence, professional readiness, critical writing, mentorship, and personalised academic support. Our mission is to prepare students for successful legal careers while enabling them to contribute meaningfully to society in India and beyond.”

In line with its mission of access and inclusion, BITSLAW offers a range of scholarships, including the prestigious G.D. Birla, K.K. Birla, and Sarala Birla Scholarships for Legal Studies, which grant partial to full tuition waivers.

Additional scholarship support is available for academically meritorious students, those from financially disadvantaged families, and students from diverse backgrounds – ensuring opportunities for women and underrepresented communities.

BITSLAW boasts partnerships with leading global universities such as the University of Southern California’s Gould School of Law and UCD Sutherland School of Law, Dublin. The School prides itself on its outstanding faculty, drawn from some of the most prestigious institutions in India and abroad including IIT Madras, National Law University India, University of Warwick, University of Liverpool, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, Max Planck Institute of Innovation & Competition, among others.

In collaboration with PanScience Innovations, BITSLAW launched India’s first AI-powered Legal Innovation Centre, PALETTE. With world-class infrastructure, a globally benchmarked curriculum, and strong industry-academia linkages, BITS Law School is building a new model for legal education in India.

BITS Law School, Mumbai, a new-age law school under the aegis of BITS Pilani, was established with a vision to set an inspirational benchmark for new-age, multidisciplinary legal education and research in India. To learn more, visit https://www.bitslawschool.edu.in/

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