Forging Synergies for Social Justice: Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Club Sign MoU with Nayi Kiran Nayi Umang

Event Date: 17 May 2025

Event Brief Description:

The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Club of the School of Law, Galgotias University recently signed an offline Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nayi Kiran Nayi Umang, a Greater Noida-based NGO working actively in cities like Lucknow. This collaboration marks a major achievement in the university’s ongoing efforts to serve society and promote access to justice. The MoU aims to support underprivileged communities by spreading legal awareness, offering free legal aid, and working together on social justice projects.

Through this partnership, both the university and the NGO will conduct legal awareness drives, community outreach programs, field visits, and training workshops. Law students will gain real-world experience while contributing meaningfully to society. The focus will be on issues like gender justice, child rights, and access to legal support for vulnerable groups.

The signing event was attended by faculty members, student volunteers, and representatives of the NGO. It was a proud moment for everyone involved, showcasing a mutual dedication to positive community impact. The collaboration will help extend the university’s legal aid services to more people and enable students to learn while serving the public.

This MoU is more than just a formal agreement it is a step forward in creating a just, aware, and inclusive society. The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Club express sincere thanks to the student body and faculty for making this partnership possible. With this new beginning, both institutions look forward to working hand in hand for real change at the grassroots level.

Event Detailed Description

The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Club at the School of Law, Galgotias University has taken a significant step forward in its mission to promote legal literacy and community service. In a meaningful move toward grassroots legal empowerment, the Clinic and Club have officially signed an offline Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nayi Kiran Nayi Umang, a respected NGO headquartered in Greater Noida with active branches in several cities, including Lucknow.

This MoU sets the foundation for a long-term collaboration focused on public legal education, access to justice, social empowerment, and experiential legal training for law students. The partnership is built on shared values of community welfare, social justice, and inclusion. By combining academic knowledge with on-ground expertise, the university and NGO aim to serve vulnerable populations more effectively.

As part of the MoU, both institutions will organize legal awareness campaigns, workshops, field visits, public interest research, and legal assistance programs. These efforts will be directed toward helping people understand their rights, navigate legal processes, and receive free legal support when needed. Particular attention will be given to promoting gender justice, child protection, and the legal empowerment of marginalized groups, including women, children, the elderly, and the economically weaker sections of society.

The signing ceremony took place in the presence of student volunteers, faculty coordinators, and NGO representatives. It was a moment of pride, as it marked the start of a new partnership rooted in compassion, learning, and social responsibility. The event symbolized the power of collaboration between academic institutions and civil society organizations to bring about meaningful change.

For students of the School of Law, this MoU opens the door to practical legal training beyond textbooks. It offers them the chance to participate directly in community outreach, gain hands-on experience in legal aid work, and contribute to real legal issues faced by people in underserved communities. This type of learning not only enhances their education but also builds empathy, responsibility, and a strong foundation for ethical legal practice.

Nayi Kiran Nayi Umang has a strong track record of working in areas like education, women’s empowerment, health, and now, legal literacy. Their dedication and experience in grassroots work make them an ideal partner for the Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Club. Together, the two institutions plan to design community-specific programs, raise awareness about rights and responsibilities, and build networks for justice delivery at the local level. The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Club is confident that this MoU will help scale up their impact. It will enable them to reach more communities, engage more students, and design impactful legal awareness programs. It is not just a formal partnership it is a living example of how legal knowledge, community engagement, and student energy can work together to build a better and more just society.

The team expresses heartfelt thanks to the student volunteers for their unwavering commitment and to the faculty members for their constant support and encouragement. This achievement reflects the combined efforts of an active student body and a visionary academic environment.

Department Name : School of Law, Galgotias University

Event Outcome:

The MoU between the Legal Aid Clinic & Pro Bono Club of Galgotias University and Nayi Kiran Nayi Umang has established a collaborative framework for conducting legal awareness drives, providing pro bono legal assistance, and promoting social justice initiatives. It enables hands-on legal training for students and expands community outreach across Greater Noida and other cities, strengthening grassroots legal empowerment and societal impact.

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