The Chanakya Law College, founded in 2004, is the oldest law college introducing five years integrated law course in District Udham Singh Nagar and enjoys a pre-eminent national reputation for excellence. CLC which has a rich heritage and pedigree, is the storehouse of learning in the legal firmament and has had the privilege of guidance from eminent legal luminaries such as the Judges of the District Court and High Court of Uttarakhand, equally, students who have passed from the portals of CLC have distinguished themselves at the Bar, the Judiciary and the Academe.

The fulcrum of the College has been its well qualified and dedicated faculty including visiting faculty who besides being successful professionals, find time to share their knowledge with the students.In order to equip its students to successfully meet the challenges of tomorrow, CLC has incorporated many upcoming areas of law into syllabus. Subjects like Cyber law, Environmental law and intellectual property rights were already integrated into the syllabus.

The college has an environment that nurtures strong bonds amongst the students and the faculty, which continues beyond the college. Ample opportunity towards Co-curricular and Extra- curricular activities makes for a healthy and stress free environment. The College is dedicated to create a new breed of dynamic and future ready law graduates who will be in a position to use the knowledge acquired here towards the creation of a better society and indeed, a brighter future for themselves.