Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law is a premier institution in Legal Education in coastal Karnataka is sponsored and managed by Shri Dharmasthala Educational Society. The college has been enlisted as one of the top TEN law schools as well as one of the best private law college in the country. The Mangalore University has allowed the college to start Post Graduate Studies in Law and college has started a Master Degree in law with specialization in Business and Trade Laws. Over the years the college has witnessed an excellent academic performance by cornering the majority of ranks announced by the Mangalore University in LL.B. examinations. Apart from this, S.D.M. Law College has been accredited very high by NAAC with B ++ grade. With the establishment of the Karnataka Law University, Hubli - Karnataka , the college will be offering all degrees and Diplomas under the banner of Karnataka Law University.