HPNLU Shimla Signs MoU with Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur

Shimla, 30.03.2025 – In a landmark move towards strengthening the landscape of legal education in India, Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) Shimla has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) Jabalpur. The MoU, signed under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Vice Chancellor of HPNLU Shimla, marks the beginning of an academic and research collaboration between two prestigious institutions.
The partnership is designed to foster the exchange of knowledge, academic cooperation, and development of innovative legal programs between HPNLU, Shimla and DNLU, Jabalpur. The MoU paves the way for mutual growth in the areas of legal education, research, student and faculty exchange, and joint academic programs.
Key Highlights of the Memorandum of Understanding:
Academic and Institutional Collaboration: The MoU establishes a framework for HPNLU Shimla and DNLU Jabalpur to work together in the fields of academic events, seminars, conferences, research, and teaching.
Student and Faculty Exchange: The institutions will collaborate on student exchange programs, allowing students from both universities to experience academic life at the partner institution. Faculty members from both institutions will also be invited to participate in teaching, conferences, and research initiatives.
Ph.D. Collaboration: Ph.D. candidates from both universities will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of faculty members from either institution, including joint supervision arrangements.
Joint Research Programs and Funding: Both universities will explore opportunities for collaborative research, applying for national and international research funding to further enhance academic excellence.
Mutual Growth in Legal Education: This partnership aims to advance the educational objectives of both universities, emphasizing the promotion of traditional legal, cultural, and ethical values while aligning with constitutional principles and social justice.
The collaboration aligns with the mission of both institutions to provide interdisciplinary and practical legal education, equipping students with the skills required for a rapidly evolving legal landscape. The partnership will also enhance the research capacities of both institutions, contributing to the ongoing development of legal scholarship in India.
The MoU is valid for an initial period of five years, with the possibility of extension based on mutual agreement. Both institutions are committed to fostering a strong academic bond, ensuring the growth and success of the partnership. The ongoing cooperation will continue to benefit students, faculty members, and researchers, advancing legal education and research in the country.