RGNUL Conducts A Faculty Discourse On “Quality In Legal Research” [May 24, 2023]

A faculty discourse on “Quality in Legal Research” was conducted by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab on May 24, 2023. The speaker for the event was Professor Stéphane Mechoulan, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University, Canada. He visited the university with the support of Shastri-Indo-Canadian Institute, a bi-national organization that aims at promoting the academic relations between India and Canada. Professor Stéphane emphasized on improving the quality in legal research to ensure that legal decisions are based on sound evidence. He stressed on the vitality of data analysis in legal research. He said, “The data can be collected from a variety of sources, including case laws, statutes, regulations and administrative records. The data analysis would help the researchers in identifying the patterns and trends in legal issues, as well as to make predictions about future outcomes.” He further discussed his projects that focused on the intersection of law and society, particularly on how legal decisions affect marginalized communities. Professor (Dr.) Naresh Kumar Vats, Dean Academics, RGNUL and the faculty members of the university were present during the session.