Kathmandu School of Law

Kathmandu School of Law

Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL), affiliated with Purbanchal University, is a leading law college in Nepal. It is the first law school in the country to be accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) system. KSL received its accreditation on 23 June 2022, which will remain valid until 22 June 2027.

ABOUT

Established in 2000 AD, Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) is a community-based, non-profit academic institution affiliated with Purbanchal University. Since its founding, KSL has remained committed to delivering research-oriented, practical, and socially responsive legal education in Nepal.

Conceived as part of a broader non-profit movement to address the need for accessible and high-quality legal education, KSL has, in just over two decades, played a transformative role in shaping the country's legal education landscape. It is known for its innovative curriculum, progressive teaching methodologies, and emphasis on producing competent and socially conscious legal professionals.

The institution places strong emphasis on experiential learning through clinical legal education, community outreach programs, and a research-based teaching approach. With these pioneering initiatives, Kathmandu School of Law has introduced a paradigm shift in legal education in Nepal. It continues to build a reputation for excellence at both national and international levels.

 

Mission

To promote justice through enhanced legal education focused on social transformation and value-based professionalism.

 

Vision

The Kathmandu School of Law envisions itself as a center of excellence in legal education, committed to contributing to the positive transformation of Nepal into a functional democracy grounded in the rule of law, human rights, and good governance.

 

Objectives

  • To provide an academically sound and engaging platform where students learn legal principles through an empirical, interdisciplinary approach.
  • To develop legal professionals equipped to address the socio-economic and developmental needs of marginalized and underrepresented communities.
  • To empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate in cases of national interest, including on international platforms.

Salient Features

  • Digitally enabled classrooms for interactive learning
  • Fully equipped international seminar and conference hall
  • Comprehensive and resourceful library
  • IT Resource Centre for academic and research support
  • National and international institutional collaborations
  • Dedicated moot court room for practical legal training
  • Experienced and qualified faculty members
  • Participatory and student-centered teaching methodologies

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