Patna Law College

Patna Law College is public law college in Patna, in the Indian state of Bihar. This is affiliated to the Patna University and courses were approved by the Bar Council of India of New Delhi.^[1]

Patna Law College

Type	Public, Law college
Established	1909
Chancellor	Shri Fagu Chauhan
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Girish Kumar Choudhary
Principal	Dr. Mahammad Sharif
Location	Patna , Bihar , India
Affiliations	Patna University
Website	www.patnalawcollege.ac.in

History

Patna Law College was established in July 1909. Prior to the establishment of this institution the teaching of law used to be imparted in Patna College. Till 1917 the college was affiliated to Calcutta University. When Patna University came into existence in 1917, it became affiliated to it. Up to 1 January 1952, Patna Law College was a government institution and functioned as an independent unit. From that date it became a constituent college of Patna University under the Patna University Act, 1951.^[2]