Stakeholder Survey on the Prospect of Liberalizing the Indian Legal Market by DAU School of Law

India's legal profession is undergoing a transformative phase amid global interest in regulatory opening, and ongoing discussions on the liberalization of the Indian legal market. With the Bar Council of India's amended rules for registration and regulation of foreign lawyers or foreign law firms, there is a pressing need for neutral, evidence-based inputs to inform policymaking and regulatory frameworks.

In an era where policy effectiveness hinges on data-backed insights, the importance of empirically grounded decision-making cannot be overstated. Especially in complex, high-impact sectors like legal services, robust stakeholder evidence is key to crafting reforms that are inclusive, practical and future-ready.

The Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), School of Law is conducting this stakeholder survey to collect perspectives from Indian lawyers, law firm leaders, corporate counsel, regulators, students, and academics.

The objective is to generate a robust, data-driven evidence base that can meaningfully inform policymakers and support the formulation of transparent, inclusive, and empirically grounded policies on legal market liberalization.

Objectives of the Survey

• To gather impartial insights from stakeholders on perceived benefits, risks, and preparedness regarding the opening of India’s legal market.

• To use this data to contribute toward evidence-based policymaking and regulatory consultations with bodies like the Bar Council of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and NITI Aayog.

• To assess the perceived impact on domestic legal capacity, legal education, client servicing, and professional competitiveness.

Survey Focus Areas

• Professional readiness and global competitiveness

• Impact on clients, businesses, and legal innovation

• Concerns and perceived safeguards

• Role of Indian legal talent in cross-border practice

• Institutional reform and regulation needs

• Impact and role of legal education

To complete the survey, click here.

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