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Legal Information Research Centre (LIRC)

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The Legal Information Research Centre (LIRC) at Durgapur Institute of Legal Studies is a dedicated hub for advancing legal scholarship, research, and access to legal information. Established with the aim of promoting a research-oriented academic environment, the LIRC supports both students and faculty in conducting in-depth studies on contemporary legal issues, case laws, statutes, and policy matters. Equipped with digital databases, legal research software, and a curated collection of journals, reports, and case commentaries, the LIRC serves as an essential academic resource. It facilitates structured research, assists in the development of legal writing, and encourages participation in national and international conferences and publications. The Centre also organizes workshops, seminars, and training sessions on legal research methodology, citation practices, legislative analysis, and use of online legal databases such as SCC Online, Manupatra, and JSTOR. These programs are aimed at enhancing the research skills of budding legal professionals.

Scope and Activities of the Legal Information Research Centre (LIRC) :-

  • Dedicated research wing to support academic and professional legal studies.
  • Access to national and international legal databases like SCC Online, Manupatra, and HeinOnline.
  • Collection of legal journals, reports, commentaries, and case digests to aid in high-level research.
  • Workstations with high-speed internet for digital legal research and writing.
  • Guidance on research methodology, legal writing, and citation formats (e.g., Bluebook, ILI, OSCOLA).
  • Support for faculty and student publications in reputed journals and law reviews.
  • Workshops and training programs on legal research tools and database navigation.
  • Resource center for moot court preparation, memorial drafting, and legal arguments.
  • Archived collection of landmark judgments and legal opinions for reference.
  • Helps in preparing for judicial services and competitive exams through legal awareness materials.
  • Provides a quiet, focused environment for individual and group research projects.
  • Organizes research-based competitions, essay writing, and policy analysis sessions.
  • Supports dissertation and project work for final-year law students.
  • Open to interdisciplinary collaboration with subjects like political science and public policy.
  • Acts as a bridge between academic learning and practical legal application.