Mahindra University announced the appointment of Dr Jayaram Raghunath as the new Dean of its School of Law. Dr Raghunath is an accomplished academician, legal educator, and researcher with over 25 years of rich and diverse experience in law, spanning corporate practice, academia, and institutional leadership.
Before joining Mahindra University, Dr Raghunath served as Dean at GD Goenka University and Manipal University Jaipur. He has led pioneering efforts to integrate professional practice into legal education, including the establishment of institutional arbitration centres which was recognized by APCAM as the best ADR innovation. His expertise is in designing learner-centric, industry-aligned curricula, with a strong focus on instructional design, assurance of learning, and technology integration, driving innovation in future-ready education.
Dr Raghunath continues to serve on the Inspection Committee of the Bar Council of India and has made significant contributions to curriculum design, international collaborations, digital transformation of legal education, and outcome-based learning.
Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, 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.”
Jayaram Raghunath 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.”
