Prof. Dr. N. Murugavel completed his schooling at Sri Thiyagi Subramania Sastriyar Higher Secondary School, Arni, and pursued his undergraduate studies at Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai, followed by B.L. and M.L. degrees from Madras Law College and a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Madras. With over eight years of legal practice, including at the High Court of Madras, he transitioned to academia, serving for over 30 years as a Junior Professor and Professor of Law in government law colleges across Tamil Nadu, including Coimbatore, Chennai, Madurai, and Chengalpattu. He was the founding Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli, and currently serves as the Director of the Faculty of Law at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai. He has contributed as a Member Adviser in the Main Interview Board of Civil Services for the UPSC and has held significant roles, such as Vice President of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Member of the Rotary Club, and the Indian Society of Criminology. A core committee member for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), he has also served as Chairperson, Coordinator, and Peer Team Member for the NAAC, visiting numerous universities across India, and has been an academic committee member for several institutions.