K. P. E. Society’s Law College was established by Dr. G. M. Patil, the founder President, of K. P. E. Society. Dr. G. M. Patil along with few senior Advocates of Dharwad devoted their all might and sacrificed for the all round development of the college with a view to cater to the needs of the law students. The main object of establishing the Law College was to spread quality legal education, ensure Rule of Law and thereby strengthen the values of democracy. The fees collected for 8 years was utilized for the construction of the first floor of Law College building without raising donations. Thus the college was built on “Shramadan” of law teachers and the savings from the fees collected from the students. Initially, the college was established as an evening Law College to give an opportunity to the employees and interested graduates to acquire Legal knowledge. Every year as many as 500 students took admission in this esteemed college between 1975 to 1996. To comply with rules framed by Bar Council of India, the college was converted to ‘Day College’ in 1996 and admission process is now regulated by Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi. The law college has now entered into its 46th year of existence. Many dignitaries such as Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court have participated and delivered special lectures arranged by this institution. Former Prime Minister Hon’ble Shri. H. D. Devagouda has visited this college. The then Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri.Veerappa Moily, Shri. Dharam Singh and Shri. H.D. Kumarswamy have also visited the college on different occasions. In 2000, Silver Jubilee celebration was held and a Memorial Arch was constructed at the entrance of the campus. The college is now housed in a spacious building in the heart of the city. Students of this college are now holding prestigious posts as Judicial Officers, Prosecutors and other important public offices like Ministers and State Level Officers. |