SLP Legal Research Group

Advancing Justice Through Research and Innovation

Introduction

The SLP Legal Research Group is a dedicated platform established under the School of Law and Policy, UMT, to promote excellence in legal research and policy analysis. It brings together faculty, researchers, and students to engage in innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses pressing legal and societal challenges in Pakistan while contributing to global academic discourse.

Vision

To become a leading hub of legal scholarship and research excellence in Pakistan, fostering innovation, critical thinking, and impactful contributions to national and international legal developments.

Mission

• Promote high-quality legal research addressing societal, commercial, and policy challenges.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration with technology, economics, governance, and social sciences.
• Develop evidence-based solutions to strengthen legal institutions and access to justice.
• Provide faculty and students opportunities for publications, conferences, and academic exchange.
• Build partnerships with universities, industry, and government for impactful knowledge-sharing.

Core Values

• Excellence – Striving for the highest quality in legal research.
• Integrity – Commitment to ethics and academic honesty.
• Innovation – Embracing new approaches to legal challenges.
• Collaboration – Partnering across disciplines and institutions.
• Impact – Driving reforms and influencing policies.
• Inclusivity – Promoting diversity of perspectives in research.

Objectives

• Cultivate a strong research culture at the School of Law and Policy.
• Produce impactful publications, policy briefs, and case studies.
• Provide mentorship and research engagement opportunities.
• Organize seminars, conferences, and workshops for knowledge-sharing.
• Collaborate with international academic and professional institutions.
• Support policy and industry through evidence-based legal research.
• Establish thematic research clusters such as ADR, Human Rights, Technology Law, and Constitutionalism.

Contact us at

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