The National Law University and Judicial Academy Assam (NLUJAA) was established by the Government of Assam through the enactment of the National Law School and Judicial Academy Assam Act 2009 (Assam Act No. XXV of 2009). In 2012, the word 'School' was replaced by 'University' by amending the National Law School and Judicial Academy Assam (Amendment) Act. NLUJA Assam was the first National Law University established in the North Eastern Region of India, with the aim of promoting exemplary legal education that transcends regional limitations and aspires to global standards. Since its inception, NLUJA Assam has endeavoured to provide cutting-edge legal education that addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline.

The undergraduate and postgraduate curricula designed by the University adopt a progressive approach to legal studies that not only consolidates the fundamentals but also explores interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary pathways. Additionally, the curriculum offers a wide range of optional and specialization papers, allowing students to explore the diverse facets of the discipline.

The University encourages ICT-enabled pedagogy, supported by smart classrooms and digital facilities such as online learning platforms, virtual classrooms, multimedia resources, and collaborative tools to engage students in a dynamic and interactive learning environment.

A hallmark of vibrant academia is its publication. Accordingly, the University engages in scholarly publications to contribute to legal research, promote academic discourse, and share knowledge within the legal community.

While focusing on raising academic standards, NLUJA Assam has also strived to share the knowledge it has curated with the less privileged through outreach activities conducted under the auspices of its Legal Aid Cell, Pro Bono Club, NSS, IPR Chair, etc.

NLUJA Assam has steadily worked towards fulfilling its vision of delivering quality legal education embedded in social values, providing the aspirants of Northeast India with exposure to leading-edge legal education, and contributing to building a robust citizenry for the nation.

The University is a member of the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), comprising 24 NLUs established across the country. It offers the B.A. LL.B (Hons) (Five-Year Integrated Course), a One-Year LL.M. course, and a Ph.D. program. The University is situated on a sprawling fifty-acre campus at Amingaon, Guwahati, on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River, with an imposing hill on the other side.

The University receives substantial grants from the Government of Assam. It is recognized by the Bar Council of India and is listed under Section 12-B of the University Grants Commission Act 1956. The University has also been granted professional membership by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Additionally, the Law University is a member of several international academic institutions and associations worldwide. The University library is rapidly expanding.

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment on its campus where academic excellence is celebrated, ideas are born, and leaders are made. It nurtures an academic culture that strives for excellence and aims to hone its students as leaders who will contribute to the nation’s growth through their knowledge, sagacity, ingenuity, and spirit of inquiry. The University aspires to carve a distinctive niche in the academic firmament of the country as a forerunner of creative ideation and leadership development.

The University has established nineteen fully equipped centres of excellence for legal studies. These centres offer a unique approach to legal research.

In 2021, the University was ranked 20th among law universities by NIRF; in 2023, it was ranked 28th; and in 2024, it was ranked 27th.

The University has concluded various MOUs with esteemed national and international institutes for teaching and training in the field of law.

I invite everyone to provide inputs to help make this institution a source of national pride. I take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support to the University, and I am confident that our relationship will grow stronger each year.