ILS Law College

What ILS Law College does

ILS Law College is a private unaided law institution in Pune, Maharashtra, India, operating under the Indian Law Society trust since 1924 (originally as 'Poona Law College'). The college delivers comprehensive legal education spanning undergraduate to doctoral levels, including five-year integrated B.A.LL.B. and B.B.A.LL.B. programmes, a three-year LL.B., a two-year LL.M. with 60-student annual intake, and a Ph.D. Research Centre affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. It supplements degree programmes with diploma offerings (D.L.L.&L.W., D.T.L.) and the ILS-TCLE initiative providing 20+ certificate courses in Corporate Laws, Cyber Laws, Human Rights, Competition Laws, and Medical Jurisprudence. Supporting infrastructure includes the Principal Gharpure Library housing 58,762+ books, 13,219 bound journal volumes, 13 online databases (WestLaw, HeinOnline, SCC Online), automated via SLIM-21 library management software, alongside a 154-acre Pune campus with ICT-enabled smart classrooms, 3 smart podium rooms, sports facilities including a swimming pool, and separate boys and girls hostels. NAAC 'A' accreditation (2019-24) and consistent top 10 ranking in India underpin its market position.

Name

ILS Law College

Legal name

Indian Law Society

Website

https://ilslaw.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ILS Law College is a Pune-based private unaided law institution, operating since 1924 under the Indian Law Society trust, delivering UG-to-Ph.D. legal education, diplomas, 20+ certificate courses, and government officer training across a 154-acre NAAC 'A'-accredited campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-ABA / State-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC), Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs (EDAHAIAH), Law School Research Centers & Institutes (e.g., Law & Economics, Human Rights) (EDAHAIAJ), Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF)

Keywords

• Legal education
• Law degree programs
• Postgraduate law studies
• Diploma in law
• Moot court training

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - LL.M. Programme: Annual tuition fees for two-year LL.M. programme ranging from Rs. 0 for reserved category to Rs. 99,750 for PIO/OCIs NRI students, plus additional fees
2. Diploma in Labour Laws and Labour Welfare: One-year diploma programme with fees ranging from Rs. 360 (SC/ST) to Rs. 27,515 (PIO/OCIs NRI)
3. Diploma in Taxation Laws: One-year diploma programme covering Income Tax, GST, Customs, and related laws
4. Hostel Fees: Boys hostel fees: Rs. 55,000 double room; Girls hostel fees: Rs. 1,85,000-2,35,000 depending on room type, including mess charges
5. TCLE Certificate and Diploma Courses: Various autonomous diploma and certificate courses under Towards Conscious Legal Education programme including Corporate Laws, Medical Jurisprudence, Human Rights, Cyber Laws, Competition Laws

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ILS Law College is a premier private law institution in Pune, India, offering comprehensive legal education from undergraduate to doctoral level. Core offerings include five-year integrated B.A.LL.B. and B.B.A.LL.B. programs, a three-year LL.B. degree, a two-year LL.M. postgraduate programme, a Ph.D. Research Centre, and diploma/certificate courses in specialised legal areas. The college also provides government officer training through the ILS Centre for Training for Good Governance and hosts one of India's largest law libraries.

Product overview

ILS Law College is a premier law educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal education programs. The core offerings include five-year integrated undergraduate programs (B.A.LL.B., B.B.A.LL.B.), three-year LL.B., two-year LL.M. postgraduate program, and a Ph.D. Research Centre. Supplementary programs include diplomas (D.L.L.&L.W., D.T.L.) and over 20 certificate courses under the ILS-TCLE initiative covering specialized areas like Corporate Laws, Cyber Laws, and Human Rights. Supporting services include the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) for research and community education, the ILS Centre for Training for Good Governance for government officer training, the Legal Aid Centre for community outreach, and the Principal Gharpure Library as one of India's finest law libraries with automated systems and extensive digital resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Towards Conscious Legal Education (TCLE): Program combining traditional curriculum with advanced legal aspects through diplomas and certificate courses bridging curriculum and practical exposure
• Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS)
• ILS Centre for Training for Good Governance

Products and services

• B.A.LL.B. (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws) Five-year integrated undergraduate law program combining arts and law education, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University; admission through Maharashtra Law CET.
• B.B.A.LL.B. (Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws) Five-year integrated double degree program (non-grant basis) combining business administration and law education; admission through Maharashtra Law CET.
• LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) Three-year undergraduate law degree program for graduates seeking legal education; admission through Maharashtra Law CET.
• LL.M. (Master of Laws) Two-year postgraduate law program with annual intake of 60 students, offering specialisations and dissertation work; merit-based admission.
• Ph.D. Research Centre Doctoral research centre affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, offering Ph.D. degrees in law.
• D.L.L.&L.W (Diploma in Labour Laws and Labour Welfare) One-year diploma program covering labour management relations, social security legislations, wage laws, and conditions of work.
• D.T.L. (Diploma in Taxation Laws) One-year diploma program covering income tax, GST, customs, wealth tax, and bookkeeping.
• Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) Diploma and Certificate Courses Research institute established in 1991 conducting diploma and certificate courses for spreading legal awareness including Consumer Law, Housing Laws, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Legislative Drafting.
• ILS Centre for Training for Good Governance Training Programs Training center established on 7 July 2022 to facilitate good governance through legal training for government officers, NGOs, and stakeholders.
• ILS-TCLE Certificate and Diploma Courses (Towards Conscious Legal Education) Supplementary education initiative offering various diplomas and certificate courses including Corporate Laws, Medical Jurisprudence, Human Rights, Cyber Laws, Competition Laws, and more to bridge curriculum and practical exposure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 2nd in 'Top Leading Law Schools of Super Excellence' by Competition Success Review 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SWISSAIDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2023ILS Law College and SWISSAID have been jointly carrying out initiatives for addressing gender equality issues, especially in Marathwada region of Maharashtra. SWISSAID is Switzerland-based international organization engaged in 9 countries across the globe working on gender equality, climate crisis, and agroeconomy. The collaboration includes training domestic violence counselors, training judges, publishing manuals for stakeholders, and workshops for grassroots workers. Currently jointly running 'निर्धार समानतेचा' project (2023-2026) for addressing gender-based violence and discrimination.
• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2023Co-funder for the 'निर्धार समानतेचा' project alongside Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation. The European Union is providing funding for a three-year project (2023-2026) focused on addressing gender-based violence and discrimination, particularly domestic violence and child marriage in Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
• VU University, Amsterdam, NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2012International collaboration comprising Ph.D. programs and setting up of Law and Policy Action Lab at ILS. Launched in December 2012, this collaboration aimed to enhance research capabilities and international academic exchange.
• University of New South Wales (UNSW), AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's Studies Center, ILS Law College in collaboration with UNSW's Department of Law offers annual Certificate Course on 'Women, Gender and Law'. Students from both institutions are admitted for the course, providing peer learning opportunities. Field visits expose Australian students to Indian socio-cultural and legal issues while Indian students gain international perspective on feminist theories and gender law.
• University of LeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration mentioned for academic exchange and research activities.
• Chamber of Tax Consultants, MumbaicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for organizing National Level Indirect Tax Moot Court Competition. With the introduction of GST framework, this competition provides law students opportunity to gain flair for indirect taxation law which is not covered in majority of national level moot court competitions.
• Maharashtra State Legal Services AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body that has extended support for effective implementation of the 'निर्धार समानतेचा' project focused on gender-based violence prevention in Marathwada region.
• Women and Child Department, Government of MaharashtracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment department that has extended support for the project implementation, providing institutional backing for addressing child marriage and domestic violence issues.
• Yashwantrao Chavan Academy for Development Administration (YASHADA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILS Centre for Training for Good Governance has collaborated with YASHADA in designing syllabus and conducting several courses including Special Foundation Course, Combined Probationary Training Program (2024-2026, 2025-2027), and Foundation Course in Administrative Law.
• Halo Medical FoundationminorOthersLocal NGO partner in Marathwada region collaborating on 'निर्धार समानतेचा' project for addressing gender-based violence and discrimination.
• ManavlokminorOthersLocal NGO partner based in Marathwada working on women's issues and gender equality in the region.
• Gramin Mahila Vikas SansthaminorOthersLocal NGO partner in Marathwada region collaborating on gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jindal Global Law School (JGLS): OP Jindal Global University's law school, rapidly rising in rankings and investing heavily in international faculty and modern campus. Competes with ILS for top national ranks and global student placement.
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Faculty of Law: One of India's largest central university law faculties in Varanasi. Comparable scale and integrated law programs; competes with ILS in national rankings and judiciary placement.
• The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS): Kolkata-based NLU consistently ranked in India's top law schools. Direct competitor in five-year integrated law programs, LL.M., and doctoral research with similar national-level branding and CET-based admissions.
• Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune: Direct Pune-based competitor offering B.A.LL.B., B.B.A.LL.B., and LL.M. programs through Symbiosis International University. Competes head-to-head with ILS for Maharashtra students and ranks in top-20 Indian law schools.
• National Law School of India University (NLSIU): India's flagship NLU based in Bangalore, consistently ranked #1 law school in India. Most direct comparable to ILS as a leading private/public law institution offering integrated LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. programs with strong national brand.
• NALSAR University of Law: Premier NLU in Hyderabad, top-3 ranked Indian law school offering integrated undergraduate, LL.M., and Ph.D. programs. Comparable to ILS in scale, brand recognition, and alumni outcomes in judiciary and corporate law.
• Government Law College, Mumbai: One of India's oldest law colleges (1855), affiliated to University of Mumbai. Comparable heritage institution in Maharashtra competing with ILS for state-level students and producing distinguished judiciary alumni.
• Faculty of Law, University of Delhi: Premier Delhi University law faculty offering three-year LL.B. and LL.M. programs. Comparable scale and national brand to ILS, attracts top students from North India and produces leading advocates and judges.
• Christ (Deemed) University, School of Law: Bangalore-based private university law school offering integrated and three-year LL.B. programs. Competes with ILS for national rankings and student quality across South India.

Emerging players

• Amity Law School, Noida: Part of Amity University's large private law school network. Competes for mass-market private law students and offers similar integrated programs, though typically ranked below ILS in quality surveys.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries7 records

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