Inaugural programme ofOne Day’s Career Guidance Workshop:
One day’s Career Guidance Workshop-2024 of Mangalore Zone was organized by Karnataka State Law University,Hubballi in association with Vivekananda Law College, Puttur on 18/07/2024 ,Thursday at Vivekananda Law College auditorium.
Vice Chancellor of KSLU Prof. Dr. C. Basavaraju virtually inaugurated the workshop. Addressing the student community the Vice Chancellor said that pursuing a career in law requires the right skills and guidance to make it rewarding and fulfilling. Many law students enter their law course without having clear idea of law they want to be specialized in. Considering this, KSLU has been organizing career guidance workshop every year for final year students of law to help them to explore different opportunities in the legal field, understand their interests and strengths and make them informed of various career possibilities.
Dr. GirishK.C , Director IC & Directorate of student Welfare and Asst.Prof. ofKSLU,Hubballi, in his keynote address said that law offers a wide range of career options. Guidance goes beyond just finding a job. It helps students to develop a career plan that aligns with their personal values and long term professional goals.It encourages reflection on strength s, weaknesses and all areas of growth.
Director of Vivekananda VidyavardhakaSangha Dr. Sudha S Rao, addressed the student community by saying that it is essential for law students to make well –informed decisions about their legal careers, maximize their potential and embark on a path that aligns with their aspirations and capabilities.
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Hittanagi , Programme Coordinator and Assistant Professor of KSLU, Hubballi, Sri Vijayanarayana K.M., Correspondent of Vivekananda Law College governing council , Dr. B.K.Ravindra , Director of Legal Studies Vivekananda Law Collge ,Puttur, Smt.Subashini J Programme coordinator &Asst.Prof. were present.
Smt. Akshatha A.P. Principal of VLC welcomed the gathering. Miss SriRaksha, Asst.Prof of Law proposed vote of thanks.
Technical sessions:
The Resource Person Dr. Venugopal B.S., Professor Emeritus of Law, Mangalore addressed the gathering on the topic “Career opportunities in law”. Emphasizing on the importance of research, the Resource Person encouraged the students to visit advocates’ chambers and learn drafting and pleading. He also stated that law students must have in depth knowledge of societal legal developments through which they can identify various opportunities in which law aspirants can work ahead. He stressed the importance of introspection which helps one to take proper decisions subconsciously. Mr.Sudheerkumar Tholpadi, Senior Advocate moderated the session. In his conclusive remarks he highlighted the importance of various skills required by the budding advocates to have the art of advocacy to attain absolute professionalism.
In the second technical session, Resource Person Mr.AshleyD’souza, Assistant Professor, M.B.A Department Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology, Puttur spoke on the topic “Personality development for young minds”. Listing out various tips and techniques to improve personality which the corporate world requires from young aspirants, he said the first and foremost requirement is to groom oneself with improved communication skills, optimistic approach towards the problems, developing analytical skills, punctuality, and discipline.
Student community interacted with the Resource Persons and enriched their knowledge and widened their perspectives on various career opportunities available in the field of law and learnt the tactics to achieve their predetermined goals.
Valedictory programme:
Valedictory programme of one day’s Career Guidance Workshop-2024 of Mangalore Zone was held at Vivekananda Law College auditorium on 18/07/2024.
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Hittanagi , Programme Coordinator and Assistant Professor of KSLU, Hubballi,in his valedictory address ,expressing his views on KSLU’s initiation of organizing Career Guidance workshops said that law students lacking proper information must be guided regarding career opportunities in the contemporary legal society.Students can set their goals and achiever their milestones.With this visionKSLU has been organizing these kinds of workshops every year associating with various colleges. He wished students to equip themselves with practical skills and connect with the resources necessary to succeed in a competitive legal environment.
Dr. B.K.Ravindra , Director of Legal Studies presided over the programme. In his presedential address he emphasized the need for hard work, dedication, discipline, self respect, and urge to acquire knowledge to be successful in whichever field the students indulge themselves.
Total number of 190 students from 6 various law colleges of Mangalore zone participated in the programme. Certificates were distributed to participants of workshop.
Ms.Shiny Vijetha, Assistant Prof. of Law welcomed the gathering. Smt.SubashiniJ, the Programme coordinator and Asst.Prof of Law, Vivekananda Law College proposed vote of thanks.