National Law University Cuttack has ranked 30th in NIRF Ranking 2023 in the Law category. Founded in 2009, the National Law University Odisha is one significant addition to the national law universities of India. The university was set up by Act 4, 2008 by the Odisha State Legislature and commenced its journey from the academic year 2009-10. It has been receiving grants under the XIIth plan after getting recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) since then. All the degrees including B.ALL.B, B.B.ALL.B, LL.M, M.Phil, Ph.D are recognised by the Bar Council of India. NLUO is a participant in the National Knowledge Network under the Indian Government's Ministry of Information Technology and Communication. It is also an associate member of the UGC-INFLIBNET. NLUO graduates are well known to have yielded exceptional results and high performances in moot court competitions and conferences and seminars at both national and international level. The University is located near Naraj, at the extreme western part of Cuttack which is noted for its scenic beauty.
The Centre for Mediation and Negotiation at National Law University Odisha successfully concluded its first event, a Certificate Workshop on Mediators Opening Statement.
National Law University Odisha is hosting the 2nd NLUO PHFI Public Health Law National Moot Court Competition.
Justice V Gopala Gowda, former Judge SCI and former Chief Justice of Orissa and Chancellor of National Law University Odisha, visited the university after six years.
National Law University Odisha is hosting an International Webinar on Sustainable Fishing: Politics, Economics and Science.
National Law University Odisha held an interactive session on Research and Publication with Prof. Cullet.
The Hon'ble Chief Justice of Orissa High Court and Chancellor of National Law University Odisha inaugurated the Plantation Drive and Mediation Cell.
The new library building of National Law University Odisha was inaugurated by Hon'ble Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha, on 16th Sept.
National Law University Odisha held the 31st Informal Discussion Group Session on Navigating Law School Life and Placement Puzzle on September 2.
National Law University Odisha is hosting the Rekhti International Women's Day Event and the Second Annual Flower Show on 26th and 27th January 2024. An interactive session with Subroto Baghchi was held on 26th Feb 2024.
National Law University Odisha won the 3rd NUJS Client Counselling Competition 2024 and shone in the Annual Sports Fest of NUJS Invicta & Para Invicta 2024. The 2nd Annual Alumni Meet will be held on August 24th and 25th 2024.