CMR University (CMRU) is a private university in the state of Karnataka, established and governed by the CMR University Act-2013. CMR University aims to promote and undertake the advancement of university education across a plethora of disciplines engineering, management, architecture, law and other allied sectors of higher and professional education. The University also aims to equip students with the required skills and knowledge to pursue a successful career in their chosen field of study.

CMR University School of Legal Studies aspires to be recognised as a principal centre of excellence in law. Striving to attract and facilitate the foray of enterprising, smart, and intelligent young individuals into the legal profession, is a conscious effort and a focal point in CMRU. The School of Legal Studies seeks to emphasise on the integration of enterprising initiatives and creative programmes in the curricular activity, transcending conventional academic orientation so as to inculcate within each of its student, a vibrant and more real outlook towards their life and career. Each student in the School of Legal Studies is trained to become a complete professional and a highly-accomplished citizen.