National Conference on redefining legal education in India: Aligning academia with industry expectations

Solan, April 5
The Faculty of Legal Sciences at Shoolini University organised a one-day national conference on “Redefining Legal Education in India: Aligning Academia with Industry Expectations.” The event brought together influential voices from the legal and corporate sectors, fostering enriching discussions on legal education, artificial intelligence (AI), career readiness, and evolving industry demands.
The conference commenced with a welcome address by Ms. Avnee Khosla, Trustee and Vice President of Shoolini University. She emphasised the transformative potential of legal education, stating, “This is a golden opportunity for young minds to prepare for the future. Legal education must extend beyond books and incorporate practical experiences like legal aid clinics.
Chancellor Shoolini University Prof. P.K. Khosla expressed gratitude to all participants, praising the impactful discussions.
Dr. Akhil Prasad, Founding Member of the General Counsel Association of India (GCAI) and Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at Boeing India, delivered the keynote address. he said, “I always accept negative feedback with a peaceful mind and use it as an opportunity to improve. Young professionals must evolve as problem solvers. He also encouraged students to increase productivity, advising them to make forty eight hours out of twenty four.”
Panel Discussion were organised on Career Development and Industry Expectations for Law Students, panel discussion was moderated by Mr. Rajiv Chauhan, featured distinguished experts from diverse sectors, Mr. C. V. Raghu, Founding Member, GCAI, and Group General Counsel, Samvardhana Motherson Group, emphasised the need to adapt with the times. “Knowledge builds confidence, and confidence gradually leads to leadership. In the era of AI, technology must support the evolving legal landscape. Understand how law is changing globally,” he said.
Prof. (Dr.) Krishan K. Pandey, Dean, Office of Doctoral Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University, stressed that “those who fail to evolve with the pace of change will be left behind.” he urged students to adopt the right processes and strategies in the AI era. He also cited shlokas from the Bhagwat Geeta, Vedas, and Ramcharitmanas, he advised students to become leaders, not followers.