Raja Lakhamgouda Law College, Belgaum

Raja Lakhamgouda Law College is an institution for legal education located in Tilakwadi, a suburb of Belgaum, Karnataka, India. It was established in 1939 by the Karnataka Law Society and is one of the oldest Indian law colleges. The college is named after Raja Lakhamgouda Sirdesai, the head of the former princely state of Vantamuri, who served as a mentor and donor to the institution. The campus includes classrooms, computer labs, a playground, gymnasium, library building, canteen, and separate hostels for boys and girls with medical facilities. Its library holds books and journals for learning and research, subscribes to legal and general periodicals, and offers a digital library with internet, Wi-Fi, and CCTV access. The college offers five-year law courses, including B.A., LL.B. and B.B.A., LL.B., incorporating socio-legal aspects into the curriculum. Students participate in national and international Moot Court competitions and have won championships in sports, debate, and elocution. The institution has conducted seminars on topics such as the Right to Information, judicial activism, gender justice, and protection of women against domestic violence. Originally affiliated with Bombay University, the college is now affiliated with Karnataka State Law University, Hubli, and is recognised by the Bar Council of India and the Government of Karnataka.