Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala was established in year 2006 by Punjab Government (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006) as a public university. The 1st vice-chancellor was Dr. Gurjit Singh. The institution is currently being headed by Professor (Dr.)P.S. Jaswal. The establishment of RGNUL has fulfilled a dream of having a centre of excellence in legal education in Punjab. Currently, the university is spending its last few days at its transit campus at Mohindra Kothi, Patiala. The construction of its new campus at Sidhuwal Village is nearing completion. By the end of 2010, the law school will be shift to its magnanimous 50-acre (200,000 m) edifice. RGNUL is affiliated to UGC and approved by Bar Council of India. The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) was established in 2006 to satisfy the need of having a centre of excellence in legal studies in the richest state in the country. RGNUL's academic reputation is second to none. The proactive curriculum of the law school has gained appreciation from the legal fraternity. The signature law journal of the law school 'RGNUL Law Review' has been launched to promote cutting edge legal research.