Hazra Law College

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Journey back to 1909. Witness the birth of Hazra Law College, then known as University College of Law, thanks to the vision of Calcutta University’s Vice-Chancellor, Ashutosh Mukherjee. Hazra Law College wasn’t just another institution. Mukherjee envisioned it as a model for legal education, a nursery for future leaders. Imagine the bustling activity as the college opened its doors under a governing body of sixteen members, with the Vice-Chancellor at its helm. Dr. S.C. Bagchi, a distinguished scholar, became the first principal, and Birajmohan Majumdar the first vice-principal. Hazra Law College, officially the Department of Law, University of Calcutta, stands as a testament to its rich history. This institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral courses, and even oversees fifteen affiliated law schools. Think of the thousands of aspiring lawyers who take the Common Admission Test each year, hoping to join the ranks of Hazra Law College’s esteemed alumni. Did you know that two Indian presidents, Rajendra Prasad and Pranab Mukherjee, honed their legal skills within these walls? Hazra Law College’s influence extends beyond India’s borders. Its alumni include Abdus Sattar, a former president of Bangladesh, and Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem, Bangladesh’s first Chief Justice. The college’s impact on the legal landscape is undeniable, having shaped the careers of numerous Supreme Court judges, chief justices of high courts, and influential politicians. Hazra Law College continues to inspire and educate future generations of legal minds, carrying on the legacy of Ashutosh Mukherjee’s vision.

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