Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow, has invited applications from Ph.D. researchers and LL.M. students for engagement as Research Associates under the RMLNLU–Invest UP PA22 assignment. The project focuses on reviewing Uttar Pradesh’s Acts, Rules, and Regulations under the Deregulation 2.0 framework to identify outdated provisions and recommend regulatory reforms. The engagement will be conducted in person at the university from 14 November to 14 December 2026.
About Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU)
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow, is one of India’s premier National Law Universities, known for its focus on legal education, research, and policy development. The University regularly undertakes academic and research projects in collaboration with government bodies and institutions, providing students and researchers with opportunities to contribute to legal and regulatory reforms.
About the Opportunity
The Research Associate engagement is part of the RMLNLU–Invest UP PA22 assignment, which seeks to examine Uttar Pradesh’s legislative and regulatory framework against the six principles of Deregulation 2.0. The objective is to identify obsolete or redundant legal provisions and recommend measures to simplify regulations while ensuring that essential public-interest safeguards remain intact.
The project will be carried out under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) Manish Singh, Project Director, offering participants practical experience in legal research, policy analysis, and regulatory reform.
Work
Selected Research Associates will be expected to:
- Conduct legal research on Uttar Pradesh’s Acts, Rules, and Regulations.
- Verify legal sources and statutory materials.
- Assist in drafting research notes and recommendations.
- Review and compile research outputs.
- Contribute to the preparation of project deliverables relating to Deregulation 2.0.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from:
- Ph.D. researchers.
- LL.M. students.
Honorarium
Honorarium will be paid subject to applicable University rules, sanctioned financial provisions, and approval of the competent authority.
Duration
The engagement will be from 14 November to 14 December 2026.
Location
This is an in-person opportunity at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their details and CV through the official Google Form on or before 12 November 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, with details communicated via email.
For queries, applicants may write to investuprmlnlu.admin@gmail.com.
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