GNLU: Recruitment Drive For 2024 Batch [117 Students Placed]
LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK
1 Oct 2024 3:38 PM IST
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (“GNLU”) has achieved a remarkable milestone in academic excellence by successfully conducting the recruitment drive for the 2019-24 batch. It was organised by the Committee on Recruitment Affairs, the principal body entrusted with managing and conducting the internship & recruitment process. GNLU is known for its stellar placement record and has achieved record figures over the past few years. The recruitment process is a culmination of Pre-Placement offers, Day Zero offers, and post-Day Zero offers on a rolling basis.
A total of 130 students registered for the recruitment drive, out of which 90% (117 students) were placed. By the end of Day Zero in August 2023, more than 60 students were recruited. The remaining students were placed post - Day Zero on a rolling basis.
Sectors | Percentage of students Placed |
Law Firms | 68% |
Litigation | 13% |
In- House | 11% |
Government Sector & PSUs | 3% |
IP Firms | 2% |
Consultancy | 2% |
Academia | 1% |
Apart from the above figures, GNLU, through its GNLU Litigation Assistance & Support Scheme (“GLASS”), has selected 10 students from the batch to provide financial aid. GLASS incentivises a greater number of students with exemplary academic and extracurricular records to pursue their interest in litigation.
One student has also been selected for Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (“LAMP”) Fellowship.
Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar (Director, GNLU) Says “The remarkable placement results for the batch of 2019-24 demonstrate the calibre of education and opportunities provided at GNLU. These figures are nothing but a reflection of the sheer hard work and perseverance of the Committee on Recruitment Affairs, faculty members, staff, students involved and undoubtedly, the Batch of 2024. As the students step into the next phase of their careers, they are confident that they will uphold the values and standards instilled in them at GNLU.”
Dr. Nidhi Buch (Head, Internships & Placement Department, GNLU) Says “It gives me immense pleasure to witness the success of the 2019-24 batch. The dedication shown by their students throughout their academic journey have truly paid off. Their hard work, coupled with the rigorous training provided at GNLU, has resulted in these outstanding placements.They are immensely proud of their achievements and wish them the very best as they embark on their professional journeys.”