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What role does environmental conservation play in Bhutan’s GNH framework?

Environmental conservation is a core pillar of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness (GNH). It ensures sustainable development, protects natural resources, supports public well-being, and reflects Bhutan’s deep respect for nature. The country maintains over 70% forest cover and remains carbon negative, showing its strong commitment to both national and global environmental responsibility.

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How does Bhutan maintain peace and stability while focusing on sustainability?

Bhutan maintains peace and stability while focusing on sustainability through its unique philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH), which prioritizes good governance, cultural preservation, environmental conservation, and equitable development. Guided by strong leadership and the Constitution, Bhutan upholds the rule of law, promotes harmony through shared cultural values, protects its environment (over 70% forest cover), […]

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Will you accept students with a criminal record?

In all honesty, having a criminal record will make it more difficult for you to convince us that you are a good fit for the law school– and for the legal profession. But there are exceptions. If what you did was the result of bad decision making as a teenager and you have now grown […]

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Will you accept lateral transfers from RUB colleges?

For now, we do not accept lateral transfers from RUB due to the differing structures of curriculum or the admission system as a whole. So, direct entry or the lateral transfer to JSW Law is almost not an option for students.  Should there be acceptance in the future, JSW Law will announce it.

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Will you accept applications from Class 12 repeaters?

Yes we will. As long as you meet the eligibility requirements, we will gladly accept your application. Convince us that you are ready for law school; we will be curious as to what study habits you developed during your second go-around that perhaps you did not have during the previous year, but we will not […]

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Why is logic so important for law students?

Logic is crucial for law students because it forms the foundation of legal reasoning, argumentation, and decision-making. For example, as lawyers logic is crucial for the following: Mastering logic equips law students with the tools necessary to analyze, argue, and advocate effectively, which are essential skills in legal practice.

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Will you accept additional students if they are willing to self fund?

JSW Law’s maximum annual intake is 25, not based on our own capacity to teach, but rather on our estimate of the employability of law graduates in the country. We have not admitted any private or self-funded Students till 2024. However, JSW Law is considering admitting self-financed students from 2025, which will be accommodated within […]

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If we apply for JSW, can we also apply for admission to RUB colleges?

Of course you can. JSW Law’s admissions process is earlier than the RUB admissions process. This has been done intentionally so as to allow you to make an informed decision if and when you have more than one good option from which to decide. The decision for the government scholarship program will be made before […]

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Is it ok to fail the other subjects in the class 12 examination?

No. As explained in the question-“Do you care about our academic results in other classes?,” the admission process for JSW Law School strives to consider the whole student. As a student, grades are a necessary part of the whole student. If you have failed other subjects or the other parts of your Class 12 exams, […]

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Why does JSW require an entrance exam and a personal interview?

JSW Law wants to give you – an opportunity to demonstrate how qualified you are to be one of our prospective students. The practice of law requires skills that are not always adequately demonstrated by your Class XII marks. Lawyers need to be excellent communicators, and need to excel at logical thinking and through their […]

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Will the admissions process be fair and transparent?

Trust us that the admission process of JSW Law is very rigorous with fairness and transparency where all the eligible applicants will be given equal opportunity to participate in the selection process. Admission decisions will be made by the admission committee after thorough analytical discussions. The admission committee will be composed of JSW Law executives […]

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