Two-day online programme held for law students
ALIGARH : The Career Counseling and Placement Cell of Aligarh Muslim University Malappuram Centre, Kerala organized a two-day online orientation programme for the law students of the centre – “Arbitrate and Mitigate” and “Advocate on Record as a Career Prospect”.
The two sessions aimed at elucidating the various career prospects for law students besides the traditional legal profession.
In his inaugural address, the Director of the centre, Dr. Faisal KP appreciated the efforts in organizing such a career-oriented programme and highlighted the achievements of alumni of the centre.
The resource person, Mr. Abduraheem Padinhare (Senior Legal Advisor, CARS24 Arabia and an AMU alumnus) highlighted the extensive opportunities for Indian lawyers in the Middle East. He shed light on the preparation strategy and eligibility criteria for becoming an arbitrator and discussed the evolution of Dispute Resolution that has created a wide arena of opportunities.
The law students from different batches participated in the question-answer session and enquired about the role and scope of Dispute Redressal Council in India and abroad.
The next day, Advocate Abdul Qadir Abbasi, Advocate on Record (AOR) at the Supreme Court of India, delivered a lecture on “Advocate on Record as a Career prospect” sharing insights into being an advocate on record, addressing the eligibility criteria, examination overview by illustrating different case laws, and benefits of being a professional in the field.
He urged the students to focus on their career goals with devotion, discipline, punctuality, and hard work and study judgments extensively to become successful in the legal field.
Earlier, welcoming the guest speaker, Dr. Shahnawaz Ahmed Malik, the Course Coordinator, Department of Law, discussed the importance of AOR and the prospects for it in the courts of law. He also highlighted the significance of career guidance for the law students, quoting “On time guidance, on time settlement”.
A question-answer session followed the lecture.
Dr. Deeba Khanam, Convener, Career Counseling and Placement Cell, extended a vote of thanks. Mr. Mohammed Asif, Secretary, Career Counseling and Placement Cell played a key role in organizing the two-day programme.