NLU Kolkata Faculty Details & Reviews
NLU Kolkata (WBNUJS) - Faculty Details & Reviews
National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, is one of India’s premier National Law Universities (NLUs) known for its strong faculty, research output, and academic reputation. Below is an overview of the faculty and student reviews regarding teaching quality.
Faculty Overview
NUJS has a mix of renowned academicians, experienced practitioners, and visiting faculty from the legal profession. The faculty members are known for their expertise in various fields of law, including:
Constitutional Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
International Law
Criminal Law
Intellectual Property Law
Human Rights & Environmental Law
Many professors hold PhDs from prestigious institutions and have published extensively in reputed journals. Some faculty members also have practical experience in litigation, corporate law, and policy-making.
Student Reviews on Faculty
Strengths:
? Highly Qualified Professors – Many faculty members are alumni of top global universities like Oxford, Harvard, and NLSIU.
? Research-Oriented Approach – Strong emphasis on legal research, moot courts, and publications.
? Interactive Teaching – Some professors use case-study methods, discussions, and practical legal training.
? Accessibility – Approachable faculty for academic guidance and research projects.
Areas for Improvement:
? Variable Teaching Quality – While some professors are exceptional, a few may rely heavily on traditional lecture methods.
? Limited Faculty-Student Ratio – Like other NLUs, NUJS faces challenges in maintaining an ideal student-faculty ratio.
Notable Faculty Members (Past & Present)
Prof. (Dr.) N.K. Chakrabarti – Expert in Constitutional Law.
Prof. (Dr.) Ishita Mukhopadhyay – Specializes in Labour & Gender Laws.
Prof. (Dr.) M.P. Singh (Former VC) – Renowned scholar in Comparative Constitutional Law.
Prof. (Dr.) Vijayan Gurumurthy – Corporate & Commercial Law expert.
(Note: Faculty members may change; check the official NUJS website for the latest updates.)
Student Verdict on Faculty
Overall Rating: 4.2/5 (Based on student feedback)
Research & Moot Court Support: 4.5/5
Industry Exposure: 4/5
Many students appreciate the faculty’s role in moot court preparations, research projects, and career guidance, though some feel that more interactive teaching methods could be introduced.
Official Website for Faculty Details
For the latest faculty list and profiles, visit:
? NUJS Kolkata Faculty Page
