Jnanadabhiram Barooah Law College, popularly known as J.B. Law College (JBLC) came into existence in the year 1969 with the objective of advancing legal education in the entire north-eastern region. Eminent educationalist Late Golap Chandra Choudhury, the first principal (1969-1972), was the key person in the establishment of the college. On 10th July 1968, the first meeting was held with the fifteen-member committee for the requirement of a law college in the heart of Guwahati city. On 25th June 1969, with the written approval of Gauhati University, J.B. Law College was formally established.