Law School News

National Law University Delhi Celebrates 13th Convocation
National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) celebrated its 13th Convocation, marking another significant milestone in the University's journey of academic excellence, socially relevant research, institutional innovation, and leadership in legal education.The ceremony was graced by Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Visitor of NLU Delhi, and Chief Guest; Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi and Chancellor, NLU Delhi; Justice...

NLU Odisha Records 76 Placement Outcomes For 2026 Graduating Batch
The graduating five-year LL.B. batch of 2026 at National Law University Odisha (NLUO) has secured 76 placement outcomes out of 94 students who participated in the recruitment process, translating into an overall placement rate of 80.85% among interested candidates.According to the placement data released by the University, 40 students secured Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), 19 received offers through campus recruitment drives, 7 joined litigation chambers, and 10 secured admission to LL.M....

NFSU's International Digital Dispute Resolution Centre Holds First Board Meeting, Declared Operational
The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) on Sunday, August 23, 2026, held the first meeting of the Board of Governors of its International Digital Dispute Resolution Centre (IDDRC) at its Gandhinagar campus.The Board unanimously nominated former Supreme Court judge Justice A.R. Dave as the President of IDDRC and formally declared the Centre operational as an institutional provider of arbitration and mediation services.IDDRC was inaugurated on February 27, 2026, by Chief Justice of India...

International Workshop On “Beyond Borders 2.0: Careers And Trends In International Law' By DSNLU
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2008 with the mission of providing quality legal education and fostering academic excellence in legal research. Located in Visakhapatnam, the university is recognized under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 and has been granted 12(b) status by the University Grants Commission (UGC).DSNLU offers a comprehensive range of programs, including a five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), a...

HNLU Wins BW Education Award For Excellence in Research & Innovation
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, has been recognised with the BW Education Award for Excellence in Research & Innovation at the BW Education Power Players Award Ceremony 2026.The award recognises HNLU's innovative Research Hub and Spoke Model (R-HaS), an institutional framework designed to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative and impact-oriented research. Conceived as a transformative approach to research and innovation, R-HaS seeks to move beyond conventional...

HPNLU Students Participate In Drug-Free India Pledge Under “Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat” Campaign
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, organized the Drug-Free India Pledge Ceremony on 20 August 2026 at the University as part of the nationwide “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” campaign being implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The programme was conducted under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, HPNLU, Shimla, with the objective of promoting awareness among youth regarding the harmful effects of substance abuse and...

HPNLU Organises Orientation Session On Institute Of Constitutional And Parliamentary Studies (ICPS)
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, organised an orientation session on the Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) on 21 August 2026. The programme was conducted with the objective of acquainting students with the Institute's academic initiatives, research activities, and opportunities in the fields of constitutional law, parliamentary democracy, legislative studies, and...

RPNLU Prayagraj Appoints 12 Assistant Professors, Expands Faculty Strength To 18
Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (RPNLU) has strengthened its academic framework with the appointment of 12 Assistant Professors, taking the University's total faculty strength to 18 members. The expansion includes 14 faculty members from the discipline of Law and 4 from Social Sciences, reflecting the University's commitment to interdisciplinary legal education.According to the University, the newly appointed faculty members bring diverse academic and professional...

HNLU Celebrates 80th Independence Day With Gandhi Memorial Lecture
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, celebrated the 80th Independence Day on August 15 with the Fifth Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Lecture, delivered by Distinguished Jurist Professor Prof. (Dr.) Paramjit Jaswal, former Vice Chancellor of HNLU.The celebrations began with the hoisting of the National Flag by Vice Chancellor Prof. V.C. Vivekanandan in the presence of students, faculty and staff, followed by a cultural programme presented by students.Delivering the lecture titled...

DNLU, MPSLSA Launch Certificate Course On Mediation At NALSA's West Zone Conference
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA), formally launched admissions for its three-month Certificate Course titled "Mediation: Transforming Conflict into Consensus" during the West Zone Regional Conference on "Enhancing Access to Justice" organised by MPSLSA under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) at Indore on August 8.The conference, themed "United Voices, Stronger...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Says Next-Generation Lawyers Will Strengthen Justice Tradition At NLU Delhi Trial Advocacy Competition
National Law University (NLU) Delhi, in collaboration with Think India, concluded the 1st National Trial Advocacy Competition with its valedictory ceremony held on August 9, 2026, at the Moot Court Hall, NLU Delhi. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the event as the Chief Guest and addressed the gathering on the theme, "Principles of Governance and the Intersection of Law."Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted the critical role of legal frameworks in effective...

HNLU Organises Workshop On Access To Justice For Indigenous Communities
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, through its Centre for Law and Indigenous People, in collaboration with the Centre for Constitutional Law and Federalism under the CG Learn Programme, organised a one-day workshop on "Auditing Access to Justice for Indigenous Communities: Measuring Inclusion, Accountability, and Transformative Justice" on August 8. Former Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, Justice Arvind Kumar Verma, attended the programme as the Chief Guest.The workshop...
