Mahindra University is set to usher in a new era of legal education with the appointment of Dr Jayaram Raghunath as the Dean of its School of Law. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Dr Raghunath brings a wealth of experience from corporate legal practice, academia, and institutional leadership.
A well-regarded legal educator and scholar, Dr Raghunath has previously served as Dean at GD Goenka University and Manipal University, Jaipur.
He continues to serve on the Inspection Committee of the Bar Council of India and has been instrumental in shaping legal education in India through curriculum development, international academic partnerships, digital transformation initiatives, and the implementation of outcome-based learning models.
Dr Raghunath’s appointment signals a transformative phase for Mahindra University’s School of Law. His leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in realizing the university’s mission to build a future-forward, globally engaged, and socially responsible legal education ecosystem.
Welcoming the appointment, Dr Yajulu Medury, Vice-Chancellor of Mahindra University, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Dr Jayaram Raghunath as Dean of the School of Law. His visionary leadership and commitment to innovation and academic excellence align well with Mahindra University’s mission to reimagine legal education. As we strive to develop future-ready legal professionals who can navigate the complexities of a dynamic global landscape, Dr Raghunath’s leadership will be instrumental in building a world-class, interdisciplinary legal ecosystem rooted in innovation, ethics, and impact.“
Dr Raghunath shares an equally compelling vision for the future of the School of Law, he said:
“This is a defining moment for legal education in India, and I am excited to lead Mahindra University’s School of Law as it pioneers new frontiers with a strong vision and global outlook. We are witnessing a powerful convergence of technology, interdisciplinary learning, and a growing emphasis on ethics and social justice. I look forward to nurturing a dynamic ecosystem at the university that combines academic rigour with innovation, ethics, and social responsibility.”
With Dr Raghunath as Dean, Mahindra University’s School of Law is ready to grow into a leading centre for legal education. The school will focus on combining strong academic learning with real-world experience, while also encouraging students to think about justice, ethics, and connections between law and other fields.
This important leadership move shows Mahindra University’s ongoing commitment to preparing students to succeed in a fast-changing world—where legal knowledge, innovation, and doing the right thing all go hand in hand.
Click here to know about the courses offered at School of Law, Mahindra University, Hyderabad.
Click here to apply to the School of Law, Mahindra University, Hyderabad.
Click here to access the website.
