Orientation programme was held to welcome the fresh batch of IBALLB students at Vivekananda law college, Puttur for the academic year 2021-2022 on 16/09/2021.The objective of this orientation programme was to bridge the gap between students and college because of the Covid -19 pandemic outbreak. The aim was to introduce the basics of legal education to the students prior to the core law classes to assist the transition into Law College.
The orientation programme was conducted at college conference hall from 10.00 a.m. onwardsThe commencement of the induction programme was graced by Sri. Vijayanarayana K.M, Correspondent, Sri Shivaram Sharma, President, PTA Vivekananda Law College, , Dr. B. K. Ravindra, Director of Legal Studies, Mrs.Akshatha A. P. , Principal Of Vivekananda Law College.Sri. Manish K Salian, Senior Legal Executive from Udupi was the resource person.
Sri Vijayanarayana K.M. addressed the students focusing on the vision and the mission and advised the students to give a fresh start to the legal studies by imbibing the value education given by the Institution. He also emphasized the importance of inculcating discipline, commitment, dedication and perseverance in the life of a law student to be a better professional in the future. Speaking about ho professional courses said that legal education differs from other forms of learning; students should be well equipped with definite goal. Emphasizing on the aspect of how old school legal education differed from the modern day legal education, how the development of law took place and the outlook of people from the two generations towards the legal field he asked to observe both law in theory and law in practice.
Sri Shivaram Sharma addressed the new batch and conveyed a message that learning is a never ending process. He urged the students to see moral values as an integral part of professional life. One does not need to be after material things because professional satisfaction is precious thing to cherish. He told the students to inculcate the research skills in law which is essential component and a vital requirement to be cohesive in and as a society.
Dr. B. K. Ravindra, Director of Legal Studies, spoke on the topic “Career opportunities in law”and guided the students on aspect of life after law school and briefed them about the various career opportunities available after the graduation in law. Giving a detailed introduction on the various career options available, he asked the students to gain knowledge of legal fields in order to mould themselves to suit the required areas with vigour. He emphasized on the importance of mastering certain areas of specifications that need to be given utmost importance during the formative years.
Addressing the students on the topic “Changing face of the legal profession in India in the era of Globaslization” Manish K. Salian highlighted the significance of all-round development by practicing critical thinking. He addressed the nuances of litigation and extensively spoke on the entrepreneur skills required in a law student. He stressed on making use of the unique opportunities and facilities that college is providing. He also emphasized the importance of research publications in building a resume for internships, placements and masters in law.
Principal Mrs. Akshatha A.P. introduced all teaching staff to the students along with introduction to all the committees they belong to. The conveners of the committees introduced the first year students to the activities of each committee and explained what they could expect from it and motivated and inspired them to take part in all co- curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities in order to unleash their hidden potentialities.
Over all, it was a successful programme, and newly oriented students seemed thankful and grateful for being inducted into Law College and highly enthused to begin their five year long journey.