Welcome to Andaman Law College (ALC). It has been established with a vision to offer legal education to the people of A & N Islands. The College is located on the picturesque Islands of Andaman & Nicobar and has emerged as a prominent centre of legal studies.
It came into existence in 2016 under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Legal Education Society (ANILES), a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The institution is fully funded by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Administration & governed by its own rules and regulations. The ANILES is presided over by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, who serves as the President of the Society. The Executive Council is chaired by the Chief Secretary, with the Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Education) of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Administration acting as the Vice-Chairman.
The college is affiliated to the Pondicherry University and recognized by the Bar Council of India. The College offers a full-time B.A.LL.B. (Five Year Integrated Course) Programme.
At Andaman Law College, education extends beyond the traditional classroom setting, focusing on court craft and practical legal skills. The college encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities such as debates, workshops, seminars and moot court competitions. These activities help students to hone their critical thinking skills and practical nuances.
Talent pool drawn from various reputed Law Schools is engaged as faculty in ALC. They are all qualified as per the UGC/BCI norms.
The college is equipped with state of the art facilities to enhance learning experience. The library has a rich collection of legal resources, including Reference Books, Law Journals and Magazines. Our online database includes SCC Online, LiveLaw and Bar and Bench etc. Smart Classrooms, Moot Court Hall, Computer Lab and a well-equipped Auditorium offer ambience conducive to learn and excel.
The college, at present, is housed in Transport Bhawan till a new campus for Andaman Law College is built. A&N Authorities are actively considering constructing a permanent new building with all the amenities.
The vision of Andaman Law College is to provide legal education, legal services and research in the field of law in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. To achieve the said objectives, Andaman Law College aims:
a) To disseminate legal knowledge by teaching, research, seminar, lectures, conferences and symposia.
b) To promote legal awareness in the community for achieving social, economic and political justice.
c) To promote cultural, legal and ethical values with a view to foster the Rule of Law as the objective enshrined in the Constitution of India.
d) To develop the students a sense of responsibility to serve society in the field of law.
The B.A., LL.B., degree course offered in Andaman Law College is provisionally affliated to Pondicherry University and also recognised by the Bar Council of India.
The Affairs of the ANILES are administered by three governing bodies namely the General Body, the Executive Council and the Academic Council, which are created by the Rules and Regulations of the ANILES. The Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, Chief Secretary and Secretary (Law) are the President, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the ANILES respectively. The Rules and Regulations of the ANILES define the constitution, functions and duties of the governing bodies.
Andaman Law College firmly believes in democratic ideals, transparency of information and accountability to the public. The Principal of the college is the Public Information Officer and the Deputy Secretary (Law & Jail), A & N Administration is the Appellate Authority for providing required information relating to the activities of the college under section 4 of the Right to Information Act, 2005
