ICFAI Law Schoolorganizes orientation program for young Advocates

The ICFAI Law School of ICFAI University, Hyderabad in collaboration with the Bar Council of AP organized a three day, Residential Orientation Program the LAWVIS 2016 for young Advocates of AP and Telangana Statesfrom 1^st May to 3^rd May 2016, at the University Campus, Shankerpally Road. About 200 practicing Advocates from the twin cities and other places of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participated in the program.

The Chief Guest Hon’ble Sri Justice A V Seshasai, Judge, High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad, during his address at the inaugural session, said it is essential for young lawyers to consider and incorporate the ideas of legal profession. He encouraged the organizers to conduct many more similar programs to bridge the gap between legal education and profession.

Sri A Narasimha Reddy, Chairman, Bar Council of AP in his presiding note said that the legal profession is a noble profession and one  has to remember the elder generation about their hard work, commitment, knowledge and experience. He encouraged the young lawyers to attend such orientation programs regularly and sincerely carry forward the legal legacy of the social engineers.

Sri Ganta Rama Rao, Senior Advocate and Member, Bar Council of AP and Coordinator of the LAWVIS 2016appraised the participants on the theme and purpose of the program. “The Program would update the knowledge and experiences of the senior and renounced resource persons.” He advised the young advocates about the importance of communication skills, balancing between the personal and professional life, time management, commitment of service etc. While signifying the Law Profession and the orientation program he cited Benjamin Franklin quotation “tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”.

Topics covered in the Sessions:

The Program consisted of 13 sessions spread across 3 days namely,  Original side proceedings of High Court, A way to professionalism, Procedures and practices in Motor Accident Claims, Stress Management, Salient Features of Direct Tax Litigation, Specific Performance of Contract Analytical approach, Procedural Law on Criminal Side, Journey of a Lawyer-Cchallenges, Transfer of Property :Visa-Vis Title Examination, Case Management, Professional satisfaction and responsibilities,Appreciation of Oral Evidence in Criminal Cases and Documentary evidence in CvilCases, Litigation of service tax in India. The Valedictory Event was addressed by Justice P.NaveenRao on the 3^rd day of the event.

Speakers:

Judges from High Court of Judicature, Justice G Bhavani Prasad,Judge (Retd.),JusticeDr. B.SivaSankaraRao, Justice U.DurgaPrasadaRao, Justice P.NaveenRao,  Govt. Pleader, Sri PSP Suresh Kumar, Senior Standing Counsel for Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Sri B.S.Prasad, Govt Pleader for State of Telangana.

Prof. J. Mahender Reddy, Vice Chancellor ICFAI University, Prof. A.V.N. Rao, Dean Co-ordination, Law Programs,Prof. V. Hemalatha Devi, Dean, ICFAI Law School, Prof.Haragopal Reddy, Advisor, ICFAI Group, MrsShoba Rani Yasaswy, Chairperson of ICFAI Group, faculty members, students were present at the event.

About ICFAI Law School of ICFAI University:

The ICFAI Law School is a significant segment of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, a Deemed University established under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It offers BA- LLB (Hons.), BBA-LL.B. (Hons) five year integrated programs and two year LLM program recognized by Bar Council of India. The objective of the ICFAI Law School is to create new generation lawyers by proving cutting edge inputs of specialized knowledge and skills blended with emerging technology to meet challenges of tomorrow.

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ICFAI Law School organizes 1st Sri N.J. Yasaswy Memorial Moot Court Competition

ICFAI Law School of ICFAI University, Hyderabad has organized the inaugural session of the 1^st Sri N J Yasaswy Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2016 on 14^th April 2016, at the ICFAI Campus for the students of the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

                                      Justice U. Durga Prasada Rao at ICFAI Law School

The Chief Guest Hon’ble Justice U. Durga Prasada Rao, Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh, while addressing the gathering, appreciated ICFAI for conducting the moot court competition in the memory of the visionary and founder of the ICFAI Group, Late Sri N.J. Yasaswy. He emphasized that law is a dynamic subject and has to change with the needs and requirements of the society and people. He guided the students on the importance of updating of legal knowledge by referring a case on Motor Vehicles Act. He suggested that to become a true lawyer one should be a master in law subjects. He also encouraged the students to read law texts, journals and moreover the case laws. He also motivated the students to become good lawyers, for which they should have to make use of every opportunity to learn oratory skills, argumentative skills, and professional skills. They should make an in depth study of subjects and give presentations. He also gave some tips for successful participation in moot court competitions.

Prof. J. Mahender Reddy, Vice Chancellor ICFAI University presided over the event and mentioned thatthe main aim of the competition is to give an opportunity to the young generation at the undergraduate levels in the law schools/colleges/universities to visualize, articulate and to inculcate the skills of argumentation, articulation through moot court.

About the Competition:Two cases were given for the moot court competition and was unique of its kind for the reason that it is opened for participation for showcasing the mooting talents of students.The competition had participation of ten teams from various law colleges and Universities of both the states.

Prof. V. Hemalatha Devi, Dean, ICFAI Law School, Prof. Haragopal Reddy, Advisor,
ICFAI Group, Prof. A.V.N. Rao, Dean Co-ordination, Law Programs, ICFAI Universities, Dr. Irfan Rasool, Faculty Co-ordinator, Dr. Sanu Rani Paul, Faculty, Dr. Rekh Raj Jain,
Prof.S. Venkata Seshaiah, Director IBS, faculty members, students and the various participating teams from the Law colleges and Universities were present at the event.

About ICFAI Law School of ICFAI University: The ICFAI Law School is a significant segment of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, a Deemed University established under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It offers BA- LLB (Hons.), BBA-LL.B. (Hons) five year integrated programs and two year LLM program recognized by Bar Council of India. The objective of the ICFAI Law School is to create new generation lawyers by proving cutting edge inputs of specialized knowledge and skills blended with emerging technology to meet challenges of tomorrow.

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SudhakarRao
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Mob: 9848529385.