Entry of private law colleges and schools has presented a scope for innovation and excellence in legal education. New areas of law study can be explored and societal needs met by designing latest curriculum taught by clinical modes. Use of adjunct faculty can be a force multiplier.
8. The gift of education is the greatest
gift a human being can confer upon
his fellowmen.
Nani Palkhivala
9. PURPOSE OF EDUCATION
Education has been called the
technique of transmitting civilisation.
In order that it may transmit
civilisation, it has to perform two
10. major functions, it must enlighten the
understanding; and it must enrich the
character.
Nani Palkhivala
11. IT MUST ENRICH THE CHARACTER
so as to inculcate
1. Value system
2. Righteousness
3. Communication skills
4. Environmental sensitivity
13. LEGAL EDUCATION
Legal education is the education of
individuals who intend to become
legal professionals or those who
simply intend to use their law degree
to some end, either related to law
(such as politics or academic) or
business, public service etc.
15. FACTORS THAT HAVE
ACCELERATED NEED FOR
REFORMS
IN
LEGAL
EDUCATION
1. Social & economic transformation.
2. Economic liberalisation.
3. Emergence of India as a dominant
economic power.
16. 4. Increasing foreign direct investment.
5. WTO. (To allow equal treatment to
law persons from other
jurisdictions).
6. Possibility of entry of foreign law
firms.
17. Setting up of National Law Schools
(started in 1986) was a sequel to
disillusionment with traditional mode
of law teaching.
18. Setting up of National Law Schools
was a prelude to :
1. An expression about lack of
satisfaction with archaic legal
education.
2. Changes and innovation in legal
education.
3. Growing interest of higher judiciary
in legal education.
19. 4. Entry of foreign qualified faculty.
5. Foundation laid by outstanding and
visionary faculty.
20. Progress of national law schools and
increase in their number led to demand
for more law colleges.
21. Attempts have been made to assess the
number of law professionals in future.
25. Main features of Privatisation of
Education
1.
Greater flexibility in approach and
policies.
2. Enhanced accountability of
faculty and staff.
3. Operation as a profit centre.
30. The challenge is Quality Management
that would make a big difference.
31. SUGGESTED FOCUS AREAS
1. Intrinsic Value by upgraded academic
injection.
2. Value Addition
a) Innovative use of clinical legal
education
b) Teaching of foreign languages
32. c) Reliance on clinical legal education
d) Enhancing leadership and
organisational qualities among
students by way of Convenor, Dy.
Convenor, Class Representatives and
School Captain etc.
34. MANAGEMENT BY MONITORING
AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
1.Special attention to weak students
under the mentor-mentee system.
2.Mentor role performed by the faculty
helps in the effective guidance of the
students.
39. There is no substitute for competent,
hardworking and motivated faculty and
staff.
40. MANAGEMENT BY MOTIVATION
Faculty is motivated
1. To attend seminars and conferences.
2. Contribute at least one paper in each
semester.
3. Participate in Faculty Development
Programmes.
41. 4. Encouraged to enroll for doctoral
research/post doctoral study.
5. Non law faculty advised to acquire
law degree.
6. Writing text books
42. Staff is motivated
1.To pursue higher studies
2.To enhance their knowledge
3.To be a part of important activities
like placement, orientation and
convocation etc.
49. START NEW SPECIALISE POST
GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
1. Media and Entertainment Laws
2. Sports Law
3. Military and Security Law
4. Corporate, Banking & Insurance
Laws
50. 5. Medical and Health Law
6. Law on Corporate Governance &
Ethics
7. Aerospace and Air Transport Law
8. Tax Law
9. Sports Law
51. 10. Energy Law
11. International Environmental Law
12. International Humanitarian Law
13. International Trade and Economic
Law
52. 14. Court Management
15. Real Estate and Construction Laws.
Competition Law
16. Cyber Law
17. Human Rights and Humanitarian
Law
18. Maritime Laws
64. I found that opportunity multiplied
when they are seized, they die when
they are neglected. I am not the type
of man who complains of noise
when opportunity knocks at the
door.
Nani Palkhiavla
65. Therefore, grab the opportunity to
design and run innovative need
based programmes.