Rajiv Gandhi University is the premier Central University of Arunachal Pradesh, established under a Central Act. Its Department of Law is BCI-approved and offers both the 3-year LLB and the 5-year integrated BA LLB program. As a central university with NAAC accreditation, it provides the strongest academic credentials, best faculty, and highest placement opportunities in the state’s legal sector including judiciary, civil services, and law firms.

One of the oldest dedicated law colleges in the state, AP Law College Itanagar is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University and BCI-approved. It offers the 3-year LLB program and has been training lawyers for Arunachal Pradesh’s district courts, the Gauhati High Court bench, and civil services since its founding. The college maintains a strong alumni network in the state’s judicial system.

Himalayan University is a UGC-recognised private university offering BA LLB and BBA LLB integrated 5-year programs through its School of Law. BCI-approved and with modern infrastructure, it provides specialized training in Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, and Cyber Law. The university also offers LLM for postgraduate specialisation.

NEILS is a dedicated law school focusing on developing legal professionals for the northeastern region. The school places special emphasis on moot court competitions, legal aid clinics, and tribal & customary law — particularly relevant in Arunachal Pradesh’s unique legal landscape involving tribal land rights and customary practices under the APADRI framework.

Dera Natung Government College is one of Arunachal Pradesh’s premier government colleges with a well-established Law Department. At just ₹18,000/year, it is the most affordable BCI-approved law program in the state. The college has produced numerous judges, advocates, and civil servants serving across the state and in Gauhati High Court proceedings.

Located in Tezu, Lohit district, Indira Gandhi Government College provides an affordable BCI-approved LLB program for students in eastern Arunachal Pradesh. The Law Department covers constitutional law, civil procedure, criminal law, and tribal customary law — highly relevant for practice in AP’s lower courts. Strong focus on student legal aid activities.

Don Bosco College, run by the Salesian congregation, has a strong academic reputation across northeastern India. The Law Department at its Arunachal Pradesh campus offers the LLB program under RGU affiliation with emphasis on ethics, human rights law, and social justice — aligning with the Salesian mission of serving marginalised communities in the region.