Expert lecture for Ph.D. scholars on "Understanding Legal Research"

Saveetha School of Law successfully organized an exclusive expert lecture for Ph.D. scholars on "Understanding Legal Research" on *January 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The session, led by **Prof. (Dr.) Asha Bajpai, Founder & Former Dean, School of Law, TISS, Mumbai, provided scholars with in-depth insights into legal research methodologies. The lecture covered key topics such as the **introduction to legal research and its need, its role in law reforms, its interdisciplinary nature, objectives, types of legal research, and the structure of a research paper. The discussion highlighted how legal research plays a crucial role in shaping policy and legislative reforms while also emphasizing its interdisciplinary approach, integrating elements from social sciences, technology, and other fields. Scholars gained clarity on different research methodologies, including doctrinal, empirical, and comparative research, and received valuable guidance on structuring their academic research papers effectively. The event was **organized under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Asha Sundaram, Principal, and **coordinated by Dr. Aswathy Prakash G, Associate Dean, Research*.