About
The RGNUL Student Research Review is the bi-annual, student-run, double-blind peer-reviewed flagship law journal of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. Established in 2013 as the RGNUL Student Law Review, it was founded to publish comprehensive, interdisciplinary scholarship on the law and social sciences.
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Committed to fostering a culture of academic excellence and legal reform, we adopt a holistic approach to the study of law. We welcome contributions that engage with the humanities, public policy, governance, and quantitative empiricism across all sub-fields of law worldwide.
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Over the years, we have had the privilege of publishing forewords for our Journal Issues from distinguished justices, including Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice B.R. Gavai, and Justice Mukundakam Sharma. We have also been fortunate to feature contributions from eminent scholars and practitioners such as Prof. (Dr) Upendra Baxi, Dr Sairam Bhat, Ajar Rab, Abhinav Sekhri, and Safir Anand, among others.
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We have received significant recognition for our contributions, featuring among Feedspot’s top twenty-five constitutional law blogs and ranking as one of thirteen Indian law journals in the W&L Law Journal Rankings.
Our Initiatives
The Editorial Board undertakes a range of initiatives to examine legal and socio-political issues through diverse ideological and practical perspectives. Each year, we publish two Journal Issues focused on an area of law that is emerging in relevance and significance. For shorter-form scholarship, the Online Blog accepts rolling submissions year-round. In addition, themed blog series are organised throughout the year, often in collaboration with respected stakeholders in the legal industry. We also invite academics and industry experts to contribute to the online blog in the Excerpts from Experts Series and occasionally feature Editorial Columns by members of the Editorial Board.
Since 2019, we have run a weekly social media series called Short Notes, which highlights contemporary legal issues and offers insights into the legal questions they raise. Our quarterly newsletter, Carpe Quartam, presents notable blog contributions, key events and competitions, and interviews with alumni, providing a snapshot of the quarter’s activities. Archived issues are available here.
Research Assistantship Programme
We were the first law review at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law to offer research assistantships to students. These provide an invaluable opportunity for assistants to work closely with guest authors who are publishing in the Journal or the Online Blog, gaining hands-on experience in legal research and writing.
Notable Collaborations
We undertake several collaborations to advance legal scholarship on contemporary issues. Our blog series collaborations include:
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Ikigai Law, for series on ‘Emerging Technologies: Addressing Issues of Law and Policy’ and ‘Regulating E-Sports: Paving the Road Ahead’
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Nishith Desai Associates, for a series on ‘Digital Healthcare in India’
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Argus Partners & Associates, for a series on ‘Corporate Governance: Is India Ready?’
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Centre for Internet & Society, for a series on ‘Right to Privacy and the Legality of Surveillance’
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Our journal collaborations include:
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IndusLaw, for Volume 10(1) on ‘Evolving Corporate Frontiers: Law and Governance Perspectives’
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Saikrishna & Associates, for Volume 7(1) on ‘Protecting Consumers in the 21st Century: Broadening the Outlook’
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Arogya Legal and Medical Students Association of India, for Volume 6(1) on ‘Healthcare in India: Tracing the Contours of a Transitioning Regime’
Notable Events
We organise annual events to critically engage with unique legal and policy issues, while providing students with practical insights beyond the classroom. Our recent events include:
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Lecture on ‘Decoding Forensics: The Interplay of Law and Science’ in collaboration with Project 39A.
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Practicum Series on ‘Understanding the Functioning of Parliament, Law Making, and Career Avenues in Public Policy’ in collaboration with PRS Legislative Research.
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Panel Discussion on ‘Citizen-Police Interactions and Policing in the Pandemic’ in collaboration with Common Cause India.