NLU Kochi (NUALS) Infrastructure Details

Ayesha Taneem

Library

• The NUALS library has a collection of over 13,944 books covering a wide range of general and special subjects consisting of text books reference books, back volumes of journals, reports etc.
• The library subscribes to several leading law journals, both Indian and foreign and also a number of newspapers and magazines.
• It has acquired the complete set of leading law reports like All England Law Reports, Supreme Court Cases, All India Reporter, Criminal Law Journal, Kerala Law Times.
• The library has also been enriched by donations from renowned personalities like Hon’ble Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, Sri.T.P. Kelu Nambiar, Senior Advocate, High Court of Kerala and Late Achuthan Unni (Retd. District Judge).

Academic Block

• The Academic Block of NUALS is the hub of education in NUALS and where the classrooms, as well as the offices of the faculty are situated.
• The classrooms are large, spacious and the speaker systems make lectures well audible to the students.
• There are seven classrooms in total (one each for Third, Fourth and Fifth-year students, and two each for the First and Second-year students).
• There is also a classroom for the LL.M. students.
• The Moot Court Hall of NUALS is also situated in the Academic Block. The building is disabled friendly and has elevator access.

Moot Court Hall

• The Moot Court Hall is located in the Academic Block.
• The Hall is large, spacious and well furnished with a surround-sound speaker system, witness stands, etc.
• The Mooting culture in NUALS is deep-seated. Numerous teams have represented the University at top-grade Moot Court Competitions, bringing laurels to the University.
• The University also hosts three moots on an annual basis, in addition to the Intra College Moots.
• It hosts the Surana and Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition - South Rounds in association with Surana and Surana International Attorneys, Chennai.
• The second such moot is the prestigious NUALS National Moot Court Competition on Maritime Law.
• The Competition seeks to expose the law students to the developing frontiers of Maritime Law, both national and international and foster in them a deeper understanding of the complex and emerging issues involved therein. 

Seminar Hall

• The Seminar Hall is air-conditioned, well-furnished and also equipped with a Bose sound system.

Research Centres

• There are 16 Academic Centres in NUALS sponsored by the Government of Kerala engaged in research and training in their respective fields of study.
• The subjects they deal with ranges from Human Rights to Intellectual Property Rights and Sports Law and Policy to Women and Family Studies.
• Each of these conduct in depth research, regularly organize National and International Seminars and also assist the State and Central Governments in policy formation.
• All Centres are very active with a wide-network of assisting lawyers and with collaboration with eminent personalities.

Wi-Fi Facility

• The Wi-Fi facility is available to all students on receiving their roll numbers and passwords to access the NUALS network.
• It is an optic-fibre connection and has high speed networking.
• The entire campus is Wi-Fi connected.

Hostel

• The campus of the University is situated at Kinfra Hi-tech Park, H.M.T. Colony.
• The campus has two separate hostel blocks for girls and boys.
• The hostel consist of triple occupancy rooms with an attached bathroom.
• The inmates are given a separate cot, table and a cupboard. Each hostel has a common room and a mess hall.
• There are provisions for indoor gaming facilities like caroms, chess and badminton.

Conference Room

• A state of the art conference room is essential for any Educational Institution.
• The NUALS Conference room is fully air conditioned with comfortable seating as well as high-quality microphones and speakers.
• There is also a presentation facility with high-end equipment.
• Regular meetings of the Executive Council, Teachers’ Council, and Student Council are held here.
• The Conference room has been furnished with modern furniture and decorated walls.

Sports Ground 

• NUALS has a football ground that has been levelled recently and is in match ready condition.
• Inter-semester football competitions as well as the NPL (NUALS Premier League) which is a premium football match held between teams constituting of students from all batches.
• The NUALS Football team also practices regularly here. 
• The NUALS Sports Ground also hosts the Cricket teams practice sessions and Inter-Semester competitions as well.
• There is a fully functional Volleyball/Throwball Court next to the ground.
• Basketball facilities have been envisaged and will be coming up shortly.
• The Sports day activities are also held in the ground.

Music Room

• A Modern music room is coming up in the amenities block where students can exercise their musical talent.

Counselling Room

• NUALS receives students from all across the country. They may face challenges during their stay in the campus.
• Keeping Student well-being in mind, NUALS provides a Counselling Facility.