RPNLU signs MoU with University of Pretoria to strengthen international academic partnership

Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (RPNLU) recently 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 research innovation and cross-cultural understanding between the two globally recognised institutions.

The agreement was virtually signed by Vice-Chancellor, RPNLU, Senior Prof (Dr) Usha Tandon and Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, Prof Elsabe Schoeman.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Chair, Internationalisation and Centre for Environmental Justice in Africa, University of Pretoria, Prof Zozo Dyani-Mhango; Registrar of RPNLU, Satya Prakash and other faculty members from the University of Pretoria and RPNLU.

This collaboration reflects a shared vision to foster quality legal education and facilitate meaningful 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 the 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.

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 and its gravitas, Senior 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 Prayagraj, 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 pivotal step in RPNLU's growing international footprint. 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, RPNLU and the University of Pretoria are set to contribute significantly to the larger academic and legal community.

RPNLU has earlier signed MoUs with NLU Delhi, NLU Mumbai, NLU Goa, and the Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS).

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