NLU Prayagraj And University Of Pretoria Forge International Academic Partnership

Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (NLU, Prayagraj), in a development in the field of global legal education, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Pretoria, South Africa, through its Faculty of Law. This international academic partnership aims to promote legal excellence, research innovation, and cross-cultural understanding between the two globally recognised institutions.

The agreement was virtually signed by Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon, Vice Chancellor of RPNLUP, and Prof. Elsabe Schoeman, Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria. The agreement was signed in the presence of Prof. Zozo Dyani-Mhango, Chair, Internationalisation & Centre for Environmental Justice in Africa, University of Pretoria, South Africa; Mr. Satya Prakash, Registrar, NLU Prayagraj; and other esteemed faculty members from the University of Pretoria and NLU, Prayagraj.

This collaboration reflects a shared vision of fostering quality legal education and facilitating academic exchange. The MoU provides a framework for a variety of academic and cultural initiatives, including faculty and student exchange programs, joint research projects, and organisation of seminars, conferences, and symposia in areas of mutual interest. These activities are designed to enhance the global perspectives of both students and faculty members while encouraging comparative legal studies.

A core component of the partnership is the facilitation of faculty and researcher exchange programs, aimed at promoting scholarly collaboration and intellectual exchange. Through this initiative, legal scholars from both institutions will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing legal issues, develop joint publications, and explore new frontiers in comparative and international law. In addition, research scholarships and training opportunities will be made available, providing students with immersive experiences that encourage academic rigour and cross-cultural dialogue.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon remarked, “This alliance opens new avenues for our students and faculty to engage in transnational legal discourse, develop a comparative perspective, and contribute meaningfully to wider legal scholarship. This is a unique association in the sense that NLU Praygagraj being a nascent University has joined hands with a century old University for quality academic exchange. It strengthens our commitment to world class excellence and academic outreach.”

Prof. Elsabe Schoeman emphasized the significance of this partnership in expanding opportunities for both staff and students. She said, “We are very excited about this collaboration. We don't have many agreements with Indian universities—this is actually such a direct engagement with a rapidly growing law school in India which makes it a landmark moment for us.”

This alliance marks a step in NLUP's growing international footprints. It reinforces the University's commitment to advancing knowledge through collaboration and to nurturing globally competent legal professionals. By expanding its reach through legal education, research, and cultural exchange, RPNLUP and the University of Pretoria are set to contribute significantly to the larger academic and legal community. NLU Prayagraj has earlier signed MoU with NLU Delhi, NLU Mumbai, NLU Goa, and Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS).