Believing that the objective of legal education is creation of socially relevant legal professionals , V.M.Salgaoacar College of Law established its Legal Aid Society in 1998, now has 25 Free Legal Aid Cells stretching across the State of Goa. Here, Legal Aid is not just part of curriculum compliance, rather a way of life for our students and faculty. We promote excellence in legal education in pursuit of justice and service to humanity.
The College has been recognised for its commitment in community engagement and received this award for the second time running!
The Legal Aid Society comprises twenty six free legal aid cells through the length and breath of Goa, with a strong presence in the North District.
These Cells carried out a massive out reach of three hundred and eighty one legal aid and awareness programs for the year 2019 which dedication was instrumental in the much deserved recognition.
This prestigious award is dedicated to the hardworking members of the free legal aid cells who work tirelessly under the able leadership of Cell Incharge, Faculty, Associate Director Pearl Monteiro, Director Dr. Shaber Ali and Principal Dr. M.R.K Prasad
The award was
presented on 19th January, Malviya Smriti Bhavan, New Delhi, at 4th
National Conference on Human Rights and Gender Justice.
