About Himcapes Cooperative School of Legal Studies
The Bar Council of India approves the professional law programs taught at Himcapes Cooperative School of Legal Studies, which operates as an affiliated college of Himachal Pradesh University. The HIMCAPES cooperative society set up this campus in 2006 to establish legal education within the rural border belt of Haroli. Today, it runs as one of the few cooperative-sector law schools in Himachal Pradesh, teaching standard state-university curricula.
Quick Reference
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Un-aided Cooperative College |
| Campus | Rural (Badhera, Haroli) |
| Established | 2006 |
| Gender Intake | Co-ed |
| Approvals | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
Popular Programs
| Degree | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. LL.B. | General Law (5-Year Integrated) | 10+2 passing marks with at least 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognized school board. |
| LL.B. | General Law (3-Year) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognized university. |
Application Steps
Admission relies on the centralized counseling conducted by Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. Candidates must register for the state-level law counseling process and submit their qualified entrance scores when the HPU admission window opens. The university then conducts multiple allocation rounds where applicants are assigned seats based on their merit rank and choice of college. Once allotted a seat at this college, candidates must report directly to the Badhera campus with their original academic certificates for physical verification and fee payment.
Campus Facilities
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Placement Cell / Career Guidance | This cell coordinates required legal internships at the District and Sessions Courts in Una and helps students arrange observation visits to the High Court in Shimla. |
| Sports / Playground | An open outdoor playing field accommodates volleyball, football, and kabaddi practices, as well as the annual campus athletic events. |
| Library | The collection includes hardbound copies of the All India Reporter, Supreme Court Cases, and specific publications on Indian cooperative law. |
| Student Clubs & Societies | The student-led Moot Court Society holds mock trials on campus and prepares teams for university-level advocacy debates. |
| Hostels | A dedicated women's hostel stands on campus, providing shared accommodations, basic dining services, and security. |
