National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA), located on Hajo Road, Amingaon in Kamrup (Rural), Assam, with its city office at Bholanath Mandir Path, Ulubari, Guwahati, is a premier state public law university established in 2009 by the Government of Assam. It is part of the prestigious network of National Law Universities (NLUs) across India, created to provide world-class legal education, research, and training.
NLUJAA offers five-year integrated undergraduate programs such as B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), along with postgraduate programs like LL.M. in specialized fields of law, and doctoral research opportunities. Admissions are conducted through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), ensuring a highly competitive and merit-based intake of students from across the country.
The Amingaon campus is equipped with modern classrooms, libraries, moot court halls, hostels, and research centers, fostering both academic excellence and practical training. The university emphasizes legal research, advocacy, policy studies, and community engagement, preparing students for diverse careers in litigation, judiciary, corporate law, academia, and public service.
Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI), NLUJAA has quickly established itself as a hub for legal excellence in Northeast India. Guided by its mission of “Justice, Knowledge, and Service”, the university continues to strengthen the legal profession and contribute to the advancement of justice, governance, and social equity in Assam and beyond.