Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies (BILS) is Permanently Affiliated to
Karnataka State Law University (KSLU), Hubli and offers 5 years B.A., L.L.B Course. Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies was inaugurated on 2nd August, 1993 by
Sri B V Acharya, the then Advocate General,
Government of Karnataka. Dr. V.B. Coutinho, the then Dean and Principal of University Law College, Bangalore presided ov
er the function. The college was started in a very humble manner comprising of a modest library, with a few students. Little did the college realize that the college would scale such heights. Sri G.V. Subba Rao assumed office as the First Principal of the college. Subsequently, Prof. Anand Rao of the Department of English served as the acting Principal for a short term. On 10th July, 1996, Prof. S.S. Alur was appointed as Principal. His arrival as Principle galvanized the growth and development of the college. His commendable contribution to the college in terms of his insight, treasure trove of knowledge, guidance and uncanny expertise has brought this institution to where it is today. Prof. Alur was the backbone and pillar strength to this esteemed institution. Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies has been obtained approval by the Government of Karnataka, affiliation to Bangalore University and is also recognized by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi. In quick succession, Prof S.S. Alur was designated as the Director and on 23rd February, 2000 Smt. C.S. Kanthi assumed office as the Principal of the college. Owing to personal reasons, she passed on the baton to Prof. S.B. Jatti who was appointed as the Principal on the 26th of September, 2001. Under his dynamic leadership, the untiring and ceaseless efforts of the dedicated faculty, the committed students and above all the ever-willing and supportive Management, the college continues to tread the path of excellence. The following is the list of faculty members who have served as Principals and contributed in their own might to the growth of the college:
Prof. G. Subba Rao - August 1993 – November 1993
Prof. K. R. Anand Rao(I/C) - December 1993 – June 1996
Prof. S. Alur - July 1996 – February 2000
Smt. C. Kanthi - February 2000 - September 2001
Prof. B. Jatti - September 2001 – 30 November 2013
Smt. Sapna.S - 2 December 2013 - Till date