Year: 2018
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10 Most Important Things to be kept in mind, while undertaking a Law Firm Internship
By Mitali Karwa, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana. You are a recent law school graduate with a killer cover letter, a stellar Grade Point Average (GPA) and a lot of glowing recommendations, however, if internships are missing from your resume, you might have a few extra bumps on your way! Internships play a vital role…
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GNLU’s Stetson Saga: 2016-2017
Hello Mooting Enthusiasts! Let us take you on a journey which was first of its kind in more ways than one. This was the first time an Indian team brought home the trophy of one of the most sought after Moot Court Competitions across the globe. If you don’t know it yet, let us enlighten…
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Geographical Indications: An Overview
By Dharmendra Lambha, School of Law, UPES, Dehradun. The concept of the Geographical Indication has developed its importance in recent years especially after the adoption of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (the TRIPS Agreement) in 1994, which contains a section on geographical indications (GIs). Since then it has attracted attention from producers,…
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10 Must-Read Books (Fiction) for Law Students and Lawyers
By Vignesh Ganesh, G.J. Advani Law College, Mumbai. Reading being one of the best hobbies to be encouraged, especially for law students and lawyers alike; with our profession thriving on words, it comes as no surprise that there are hundreds of books out there just waiting for us to get our hands on them! Here is…
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Nagaland under AFSPA Shelter: An Ongoing Saga
By Kartik Pathania, Amity Law School, Delhi. Disturbed area is an area where any magistrate or police officer of the rank of Sub-Inspector or Head Constable of Armed Police have been given the right to fire or otherwise use force even to the point of causing death, against any person who is indulging in any…
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Importance of an NGO Internship in the Life of a Law Student
By Nitesh Jindal, Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. Possessing knowledge about something and practically experiencing the same are two entirely distinct things and both demand expertise in their individual capacity. Institutions, organizations, academics, etc. are some sources for gaining theoretical and practical knowledge. When it comes to law, stark realities of the…
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The Rise of the Mediator and the Negotiating Lawyer
By Anthony Matthews, International Mediator, Colorado. Around the world, disputing parties and their lawyers are realizing the value of dispute resolution achieved by dialogue and negotiation between the parties, rather than third-party adjudication by a judge or arbitrator. Mediation is a process in which such negotiations are aided by a trained, neutral facilitator. There is…
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A Guide to FAME India Scheme
By Manvi Gupta, Faculty of Law, University of Allahabad. The FAME India Scheme [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles], launched in 2015, under the National Electric Mobility Mission (NEMM), aims at promoting eco-friendly vehicles in the country. It is being directed by the Heavy Industries Ministry.
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The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016: An Analysis
By Dharmendra Lambha, School of Law, UPES, Dehradun. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016 was introduced by the government of India for the protection and welfare of the transgenders in our country. It was introduced in the Parliament in August 2016 by the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment after two years of the landmark…