Open Access Repository
Free theses, dissertations and research papers from repositories in India and abroad.
8 free resources for legal research
Open access repositories & theses
Full-text theses, dissertations and research papers you can read and cite.
- Shodhganga (INFLIBNET)Indian PhD theses · shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in (opens in a new tab)
- ShodhGangotri (INFLIBNET)Indian research synopses · shodhgangotri.inflibnet.ac.in (opens in a new tab)
- National Digital Library of IndiaBooks, articles and theses · ndl.iitkgp.ac.in (opens in a new tab)
- Law Review CommonsOpen-access law reviews · lawreviewcommons.com (opens in a new tab)
- OpenDOARDirectory of open repositories · v2.sherpa.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)
- DART-Europe E-theses PortalEuropean theses · dart-europe.org (opens in a new tab)
- LSE Theses OnlineLondon School of Economics · etheses.lse.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)
- Apollo, University of CambridgeCambridge research · repository.cam.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)
These are free external websites. The college is not responsible for their content; report a broken link to the library.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I read Indian PhD theses in law?
Shodhganga, run by INFLIBNET, holds full-text Indian PhD theses, including law, and ShodhGangotri holds Indian research synopses. Both are free to read and cite, and both are listed on this page.
Are there free international law repositories?
Yes. The page lists Law Review Commons for open-access law reviews, DART-Europe for European theses, LSE Theses Online from the London School of Economics, and Apollo, the University of Cambridge repository.
How do I find other open repositories?
OpenDOAR, listed on this page, is a directory of open repositories around the world. For help with a specific topic, you can also send a research assistance request to the college library.
Updated on 28 October 2026
