GLA University’s Webinar on ‘How to Choose a Law School for a Top-Notch Legal Career’ [Aug 29, Sunday, 11 AM-12 PM]: Register Now




About the Organiser

GLA University, founded in 1998 in the divine city of Mathura is a NAAC “A” graded university with 12B Status by the UGC to Central Government assistance under Section 12B of the UGC Act, 1956. It is recognized by the UGC, AICTE Pharmacy Council of India. The law school is recognized by the Bar Council of India.

Institute of Legal Studies and Research (ILSR) is the 2nd Law School in India with Trimester Education model following NLSIU model, focusing on Moot Court, Internship, Research Papers, Practical Social Projects & Legal Aid.

It is a contemporary law school with an industry-oriented approach and is endowed with modern state of the art infrastructure and experienced faculties/mentors from premier national and international law schools such as King’s College London, University of Oxford, Harvard University, Cardiff University, DU, BHU, IIMs & NLUs to train and motivate bright young minds to discover their strengths to become an impact-focused legal professional leader in their chosen field to fulfill their duty towards society.

Details about the Webinar

A college is supposed to be a space where a person becomes an adult. It’s a period where a young person explores themselves in an immense manner.

Choosing where to spend 5-years of such immense exploration, the half-a-decade which could decide the future of your legal career hence becomes an important decision.

Hear the Dean of GLA University who is on a mission to build a world-class University in a tier-3 city in India, a General Counsel who also runs a career guidance project, and the founder of India’s leading career website for law students on one forum, answering the question: “How to choose a law school for a great legal career?”

As you decide which college you should go to, make this webinar a must-attend on your calendar!

The webinar will be held on August 29, 2021 (Sunday) from 11 AM to 12 PM IST via Zoom.

Agenda:

11 AM to 11.20 AM: The various career options in Law: Ms. Ojasvita Srivastava, General Counsel, Securitas AMEA

11.20 AM to 11.40 AM: Why you should join GLA University: Prof. Dr. Avinash Dadhich, Dean, GLA Law School

11.40 AM to 12 PM: The 5 things to look for in a law school: Tanuj Kalia, CEO, Lawctopus

Target Audience

The audience of the webinar will be class 11th and 12th students interested in law as a career, prospective undergraduate students, and their parents.

About the Speakers

Ms. Ojasvita Srivastava is presently working as a General Counsel for Securitas Africa, Middle East & Asia Division and founded Project Abhimanyu in July 2015. Project Abhimanyu is a voluntary initiative that aims to provide free guidance and information to first-generation lawyers and law students. She is an Alumni of Queen Mary University, London. She has a wide range of experience as a litigating and a corporate lawyer.

Professor Dr. Avinash Dadhich completed his Ph.D from Bangor University, Wales, UK and LL.M from University of Toulouse 1, France on full scholarships and earned LL.B from DU. Prior to joining academia, Prof. Dadhich was Manager, Deloitte India, Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young, and was with the Competition Commission of India as well.

Tanuj Kalia graduated from NUJS Kolkata in 2013 and completed his MA in Law, Politics and Society from AUD in 2019. He founded Lawctopus in 2010 which is today become the go-to destination for law aspirants, students, and young lawyers. His book ‘Law as a Career’ was published in 2015 by LexisNexis, a leading legal publisher.

Contact Information

Dr. Soumi Chatterjee

Assistant Professor- Law

Institute of Legal Studies and Research (ILSR), GLA University, Mathura.

  • Email: soumi.chatterjee@gla.ac.in
  • Phone: +91 8447925069

To register for the webinar, please click here.