| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla | |
| Mottoeng: | Yoga is Skill in Action |
| Established: | 2016 |
| Vice Chancellor: | Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena |
| Postgrad: | 800 (Approx.) |
| Doctoral: | 20 |
| Coordinates: | 31.161°N 77.046°W |
| Campus: | Ghandal, Sixteen Miles |
| Nickname: | HPNLU, Shimla |
Himachal Pradesh National Law University Shimla (HPNLU Shimla) is an Indian public law school and a National Law University located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.[1] It is the 20th National Law University established in India. NLU Shimla is governed by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh.[2]
The Himachal Pradesh National Law University(HPNLU) Shimla, was established by the State Government in the year 2016, by an Act of the Legislature (Act 16 of 2016). The University started functioning from October 5, 2016. The University inducts students through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for its Undergraduate (UG) programme, which includes B.A.LL.B. and B.B.A.LL.B.-Hons. (Five-Year Integrated Course) and the Post-graduate(PG) programme for one-year LL.M. The PG programme provides four specializations viz, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Forensic Studies, Business Law and Intellectual Property Rights. The University also offers Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) and Post-Doctorate Programmes (LL.D.) in Law. [3]