Vinayaka Mission's Law School which was earlier called as Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Law, is a Chennai based and NAAC accredited well-known Private institution which came into existence under the leadership of Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (A Deemed to be University). The institution offers a broad range of Integrated Undergraduate courses in the discipline of Law, Business Administration, Commerce and Arts etc. 

VMLS is approved by University Grants Commission, Bar Council of India and mentored by OP Jindal Global University and Jindal Global Law School under an institutional mentorship agreement. And admission to the college's courses is granted to students based on their merit in preceding year qualifying exam and score of entrance exam like VLAT (VMRF Law Aptitude Test), LSAT-India /CLAT / AILET and MHCET. 

There is a wonderful academic team of highly educated and experienced faculty members at VMLS to teach students and develop a progressive learning environment for them. And events and activities such as Moot Court Competitions, Seminars, Guest Lectures and Placement Specific Training Programs are regularly conducted by the college to expose students to a challenging environment so that they can timely enhance their skills. The college also offers 100% placement and internship support to all in leading Law firms like DS Legal, BLC, PSA Legal Counselors and BDN Chambers followed by scholarships to underprivileged and academically bright students.

State-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities including Moot Court, Auditorium, Hostel, Library and Smart Classrooms are present on campus.

Vinayaka Mission's Law School Highlights

Following are some of the top-notch features and highlights of Vinayaka Mission's Law School, which makes it unique and different from others.

Institute Name  Vinayaka Mission's Law School
Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Institute Type Private
Founded By  Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation
Top Affiliations and Recognitions BCI, UGC, NAAC
Flagship Programs  BA + LLB, BBA + LLB, B.Com + LLB, LLB (Hons.)
Learning Mode Full-Time and On-Campus
Admission & Selection Criteria Merit and Entrance Based 
Entrance Exams VLAT (VMRF Law Aptitude Test), LSAT-India /CLAT / AILET and MHCET
College’s Strength Ultra-Modern Infrastructure and Highly Qualified Teachers 
Scholarship and Placement Assistance Yes
Internship At DS Legal, BLC, PSA Legal Counselors and BDN Chambers
Official Website https://vmls.edu.in/ 

Vinayaka Mission's Law School Courses

The Chennai based Vinayaka Mission's Law School offers full-time and 5 years duration Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws [BALLB] {Hons.}, Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] + Bachelor of Laws [LLB] {Hons.}, Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] + Bachelor of Laws [L.L.B.] {Hons.} along with 36-months duration Bachelor of Laws [L.L.B.] {Hons.}, details for which are given below. 

Courses Specializations Eligibility Criteria
BA LLB (Hons.) General
  • 10+2 or equivalent examination with minimum 45% marks (42% for OBC and 40% for SC/ST students) from a recognised institute.
  • Candidates appearing for final term exams are also eligible to apply.
  • A valid non-zero score in VLAT (VMRF Law Aptitude Test), LSAT-India /CLAT / AILET or MH CET like entrance exams.
BBA LLB (Hons.) General
  • 10+2 or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks (42% for OBC and 40% for SC/ST students) from an approved institute.
  • Candidates appearing for final term exams are also eligible to apply.
  • A valid non-zero score in entrance tests like VLAT (VMRF Law Aptitude Test), LSAT-India /CLAT / AILET or MH CET.
B.Com LLB (Hons.) General 
  • 10+2 or equivalent examination in relevant stream and with at least 45% marks (42% for OBC and 40% for SC/ST students) from a recognised institute.
  • Candidates appearing for final term exams are also eligible to apply.
  • A valid non-zero score in VLAT (VMRF Law Aptitude Test), LSAT-India /CLAT / AILET or MH CET like entrance exams.
LLB (Hons.) General 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University or an equivalent Institution with minimum 45% marks (42% for OBC and 40% for SC/ST students). 
  • Final year students can also apply.
  • Candidates also must qualify the VLAT (VMRF Law Aptitude Test) conducted by college or must have a valid score in LSAT- India / CUET or NLSAT.

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The admissions at Vinayaka Mission's Law School is a multi-step procedure and usually takes place in both offline and online mode, details for which are mentioned below. Also for any admission related query or issues, aspiring candidates can reach out to college authorities on 18003094350 | 7358201234 or they can even drop a mail at admissions@vmls.edu.in.

Online:

  • Visit the official website of the college at https://vmls.edu.in/. 
  • Go to the admission section and click on apply now at https://admissions.vmls.edu.in/. 
  • Register yourself using an active email ID and Phone no.
  • Fill up the detailed application form.
  • Upload scanned copies of required documents.
  • Pay the application fee through the payment gateway provided by the college.
  • Submit the duly filled application form. 
  • Appear for the entrance exam VLAT, which is conducted by the college.

Walk-In:

  • Visit the VMRF University Office.
  • Meet with the Admission Counselor and purchase the application form.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 250.
  • Fill up the detailed application form and attach necessary documents.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Appear for the entrance exam conducted by the institution. 

Vinayaka Mission's Law School Campus Life and Facilities

The lush green, vibrant, wi-fi enabled and modern campus of Vinayaka Mission's Law School is situated on a huge area of 67 acres of land just off the East Coast Road on the outskirts of Chennai and has all the basic amenities to fulfill the academic and non-academic requirements of future Lawyer and Legal Advisor. 

Also, teachers of VMLS organize Moot Court Competitions on a regular basis to enhance the analytical, research, oratory, logical and reasoning skills of students. Given below are the specifics of the same. 

Auditorium: An ultra-modern auditorium has been established by the college on campus to conduct seminars, conferences, cultural events, and guest lectures from time to time. Also this auditorium has a seating capacity of a large number of people and is well-resourced with digital amenities, audio-video devices and public address systems. 

Moot Court: As the institution is offering Integrated and Standalone Law Courses to students, the presence of a moot court is a must for young and innovative minds to gain practical exposure and enhance their advocacy skills. Hence a moot court has been set up on campus where students gather knowledge of drafting, pleading and conveyancing. 

Smart Classrooms: The VMLS has well-developed and hi-tech classrooms where daily lectures are held and finest quality knowledge is imparted to students to make them ready for the world of Justice and Advocacy.

Apart from this, all the classrooms are equipped with the latest audio-video devices, speaker system, LCD Projector and white board etc. And this kind of ambiance makes the overall teaching-learning process more effective, enjoyable and collaborative in nature. 

Transport Service: In order to ensure that students and staff members can reach college on time and use their precious time to learn and grow, the institution offers a pickup and drop facility to them. And the college has a fleet of buses for this service. 

Hostel: For the purpose of offering a home-like environment to students who join the college from a different city or state to pursue their dream programs, the Vinayaka Mission's Law School offers separate hostel facilities to both girls and boys so that they can feel safe and comfortable while being on campus. 

And these hostels are well-resourced with facilities like spacious and fully furnished living rooms, uninterrupted power and water supply followed by a large recreation room, Television, VCD, Music System and mess to serve delicious food. 

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Library: With the aim to enhance students' subject knowledge with additional learning resources and help them and their teachers for project and research work, an aesthetic, BCI compliant and spacious library has been established by the college on campus. And this library hosts a rich collection of Law Books, all premium Law Reports and Journals, including All India Reporter, Supreme Court Cases, Criminal Law Journal, Company Cases and Indian Bar Review followed by over 1000 volumes of commentaries, textbooks and Bare Acts, wide variety of primary and secondary sources of Indian and Foreign law, as well as non law disciplines through subscription of several electronic databases such as AIR Web, SCC Online, HeinOnline and Lexis Advance, 65000+ e-books and 3500 e-journals Back runs of major Indian Law reports are also available in print volumes. Apart from this, collections of the various Research Centres affiliated to VMLS are also hosted at the Institute’s Library.

In addition to the above mentioned ones, emergency services and 24*7 medical facilities are also available on the college campus. 

Vinayaka Mission's Law School Centers of Excellence

There are 4 Centers of Excellence at Vinayaka Mission's Law School, details for which are mentioned below. 

The Centre for Global Tamil Law: This Center has been established by the college with the aim to promote innovative programs and inculcate specialized advocacy and research skills in students so that they can get the required practical exposure and do the legal practices in all Courts such as the District Courts and below in Tamil Nadu. Another aim of this CoE is to promote the access of justice at the grassroot levels. 

And to achieve all this, a broad range of learning aids and materials in Tamil is provided to students so that they can improve their classroom learning. Apart from this, this Center has collaborated with Tamil Associations and diaspora across the world and has also established a Tamil Law Library with a rich collection of books and judgements in Tamil. 

The Centre for Justice Through Technology: This has been established by the college with the aim of developing more effective tools, products, processes, services, technologies, and ideas for delivering justice and empowering common citizens to achieve their full potential. 

The Centre for Promotion of International Law: This Center is dedicated to foster excellence in research and teaching of International Law and it operates an E-Journal, which features original work focusing on contemporary issues in International Law.

The Centre for Maritime Law: This CoE has been established to organize debate competitions and discussion sessions and carry out research work to bridge the gap between students' skills and demands of the outer challenging world. 

Vinayaka Mission's Law School FAQs

Ques. What is the per-year fees and intake capacity of each course offered by the Vinayaka Mission's Law School?

Ans. Given below are the annual fee and seat availability details for each course which Vinayaka Mission's Law School is offering to students at present.

Courses Per-Year Fees Intake Capacity
BA + LLB INR 2,00,000 120
BBA + LLB INR 2,00,000 120
B.Com + LLB INR 2,00,000 120
LLB INR 2,00,000 120

Ques. Who is the Founder of Vinayaka Mission's Law School?

Ans. Dr. A. Shanmugasundaram is the Founder of Chennai based Vinayaka Mission's Law School.

Ques. What is the fee refund policy of Vinayaka Mission's Law School?

Ans. Any student who wishes to withdraw his/her admission from Vinayaka Mission's Law School can contact the Dean / HoI of the college and submit the duly signed application, original fee receipt & No dues certificates for the same. Also, only the admission fee would be refunded but not the application fees and amount would be credited either through DD or direct account transfer. 

S.No. Time of Withdrawal Fee Refund
1. Any time after admission, till commencement of classes Total fees excluding processing fee of Rs. 10000/-, University Registration fee, Eligibility fee and admission fee etc.
2. Any time thereafter & within 15 days from the date of commencement of classes 50% of First year tuition fees, subject to the condition that the seat so vacated is filled up.
3. Any time after 15 days from the date of commencement of classes No Refund

Ques. How are the faculties of Vinayaka Mission's Law School?

Ans. All the faculty members of Vinayaka Mission's Law School are highly educated, trained and experienced in their respective domains. And they use an amalgamation of different teaching techniques, their knowledge and past professional experiences to deliver the finest quality knowledge to young and innovative minds. 

And whenever students get stuck somewhere, they get full support of their teachers academically as well as non-academically. Read More: VMLS Chennai Faculty

Ques. What career opportunities would be available to students after pursuing LLB course from Vinayaka Mission's Law School?

Ans. A plethora of work opportunities would be available to students and after successfully pursuing the LLB Course from Vinayaka Mission's Law School can work as Corporate Counsellor, Cyber Lawyer, Business Lawyer, Company Secretary, Magistrate with District and State level Courts, Academicians and Researchers with leading research institutions and school/colleges, Legal Writer and Author and Human Rights Lawyer with Corporate businesses, MNCs, government organizations, law firms, and law enforcement agencies etc. 

Ques. Does Vinayaka Mission's Law School offer scholarships to students? 

Ans. Yes, the Chennai based Vinayaka Mission's Law School offers a total of 140 Scholarships worth 60 Lakhs to all the deserving candidates once they qualify the VLAT.