It has been listed among the most preferred law colleges in the West Zone of India.
[1][2] It is considered to be a top college for legal studies in Mumbai.
GJALC was established in 1977 by the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board (HSNC).
It was established as an affiliated college to the University of Mumbai and recognised by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi, for teaching a 3-year degree course in law (LL.B.).
Gopaldas Jhamatmal Advani, who was a scholar and author of a book, Arbitration and Specific Relief Act.