Dr. Som (Raghuviir Singh)

Accomplished legal academic with 12 years of expertise in Criminal Law, research, and academic leadership. Published scholar and mentor, committed to innovative curriculum design, institutional growth, and advancing legal education. Legal academic and administrator with more than 12 years of experience in teaching, research, and practice.

Specialized in Criminal Law, with a proven record in academic leadership, curriculum design, and student mentoring. Published in UGC-CARE Scopus and peer reviewed journals and actively engaged in research, seminars, and conferences. Recognized for contributions to institution-building, legal awareness initiatives, and departmental leadership.

Committed to advancing legal education, fostering academic excellence, and staying updated with legal reforms.

Associate Professor - Mats University - Raipur, CG

(2026-07)

Delivering structured lectures and interactive seminars across diverse areas of law, while mentoring students in research, moot courts, and professional internships. Pursuing socio-legal and interdisciplinary research, with a focus on emerging fields such as cyber law and data protection. Actively publishing scholarly work and presenting at national and international forums. Designing and revising academic programs in alignment with UGC and Bar Council of India standards, ensuring that students receive contemporary and practice-oriented legal education.

Strengthening

University's academic reputation through workshops, conferences, and collaborations with judiciary, law firms, and NGOs. Conducting examinations, assessing student performance with fairness, and guiding learners toward academic and professional growth. Serving as an ambassador of the university in academic associations, contributing to policy discussions, and fostering institutional partnerships.

Associate Professor - Sri Krishna University - Chhatarpur M. P.

(2025-11 - 2026-06)

• Deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials with a student-centric approach; guide students in research, internships, and career development.
• Innovate and update syllabi to align with contemporary legal, social, and technological needs.
• Design fair and transparent examinations, assignments, and grading systems.
• Conduct and publish scholarly work in reputed journals, edited volumes, and conferences.
• Explore intersections of law, technology, ethics, and social justice.
• Support departmental administration, committees, and academic governance.
• Contribute to institutional innovation.
• Coordinate seminars, workshops, legal awareness programs, and faculty development initiatives.
• Delivered structured lectures and seminars in core and specialized areas of law.
• Mentored students in research projects, moot courts, and internships.
• Designed and updated curriculum in line with UGC and Bar Council of India guidelines.
• Conducted examinations, prepared question papers, and evaluated student performance.
• Organized workshops, seminars, and guest lectures to enhance academic exposure.
• Collaborated with judiciary, law firms, and NGOs to provide practical learning opportunities.
• Contributed to institutional development through academic committees and accreditation processes.

Assistant Professor - CSJM University

(2025-07 - 2025-07)

Responsible for delivering law courses, designing curriculum, evaluating student performance, presenting papers, guiding UG, PG and Research students, coordinating outreach programs, and staying updated with legal advancements.

Acting Principle - G.S. Law College (Affiliated with CSJMU Kanpur) - Auraiya, India

(2021-09 - 2025-07)

Responsibilities included administrative oversight, student evaluation, curriculum development, research, and student advisement.

• Oversaw all administrative functions, serving as the head of the department.
• Evaluated and graded student work, including assignments, papers, and oral presentations.
• Compiled, administered, and graded examinations.
• Delivered lectures on various legal subjects.
• Developed course materials, including syllabi and assignments.
• Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, and course materials.
• Conducted research in a particular field of knowledge and published journals/books.
• Advised students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Supervised undergraduate and graduate teaching internships.
• Served on administrative committees addressing institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Implemented updated curriculum for LL.B program, resulting in positive student feedback on relevance and practical applicability.
• Improved student performance scores in legal writing assignments.
• Established partnerships with local legal organizations which provided internships and employment opportunities for more than 20% law students.

Assistant Professor - MSDS Law College (Affiliated with CSJMU) - Farrukhabad, India

(2013-02 - 2021-09)

Responsibilities included delivering lectures, grading assignments, conducting exams, and preparing course materials.

• Delivered lectures on diverse Law topics.
• Evaluated and graded assigned work papers and oral presentations.
• Conducted various LL.B exams and practical/viva voce as internal and external examiner.
• Prepared course materials such as syllabi and assignments.
• Successfully conducted and evaluated multiple LL.B. examinations, ensuring academic integrity.
• Enhanced the course material on Constitutional Law and Labour Laws.
• Achieved positive student feedback in areas of criminal law.

Doctor of Philosophy - Law - Bhagwant University Ajmer (2022)

Master's Degree - LL.M. - Jiwaji University Gwalior (2012)

Bachelor's Degree - LL.B. - Bundelkhand University Jhansi (2006)

Bachelor's Degree - B.A. - D.V. College/Bundelkhand University Jhansi (2003)

Intermediate - 10+2 - U. P. Board Prayagraj (2000)

High School - 10th - U. P. Board Prayagraj (1997)