Introduction The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (“New Act”) received the President’s assent on 9th August 2019 and has replaced the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (“Old Act”). The New Act attempts to bring in a new era of consumer protection laws and makes appropriate changes to bring the law in sync with the changing times. Although the law has […]
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Black Robes for Advocates: The Historical Perspective
Except for a few countries, Black and White is a ubiquitous symbol of the Legal Profession across the world. The colour “Black” of the Black Robes for Advocates generally has several different overtones. Like any other colour, it has both positive and negative connotations. So it is that, on one hand, it signifies death, evil and mystery; […]
Is it possible to become a Judge after B.A. LL.B.?
Yes, you can become a Judge after B.A. LL.B.! This is because the very first eligibility criteria for becoming Judge states that the candidate must have passed LL.B. degree from a recognized university. And, in as much as the B.A. LL.B. degree is in effect equivalent to a LL.B. degree from a recognized university, a B.A. LL.B. student perfectly […]
What is an Integrated Law Course?
An integrated law course can be broadly defined as a law course that includes dual conventional degrees, one of which is the degree of law and the other degree could range from being that of law and the other the arts to science stream. In effect, an integrated law course makes it possible for one to pursue the traditional […]
Importance of LinkedIn for Law students
As most of us know, LinkedIn is an American business and employment-oriented service that operates via websites and mobile apps. The platform is mostly used for the purpose of professional networking, which includes employers posting jobs and job seekers posting their CVs. The basic services of LinkedIn allow one to create profiles, which for employees commonly consist of a […]
Ms. MEENA LALL, Chief Legal Officer, TATA Steels Ltd. proffers an eye-opener live session on “Super Specialization in Law: The Need of the Hour” at Asian Law College!
Ms. MEENA LALL, Chief Legal Officer, TATA Steels Ltd. delivered a live interactive webinar session on the topic “SUPER SPECIALIZATION IN LAW: THE NEED OF THE HOUR” at Asian Law College (ALC) for its B.A. LL. B. & LL.B. students and aspirants on Saturday, 24th July 2021 from 3:00 PM onwards under its Legal Lecture Series (LLS) 2021. The webinar turned out […]
Changes in Justice Delivery system in pandemic @ Virtual Hearings
The global Covid-19 pandemic that has lead to lockdowns in a large number of nations around the world, and has caused serious disruption in all facets of life for an uncertain period has no doubt affected the Indian legal landscape also. Taking into consideration the fact that a complete shutdown of the Indian justice system is unfavourable, the law firms have implemented work […]
B.A. LL.B.: A favourable course towards a career in law
In this age of rampant globalization, wherein all boundaries have been outstripped and the entire global community is putting an effort to understand and define the changing dynamics of economic and technological advancement, there has come up to the forefront a dire urgency for dexterous legal professionals to address the same. Social Media, Blockchain Technology, […]
Four Things One Must Remember To Win A Court Case
Four Things One Must Remember To Win A Court Case Generally speaking, a lawyer has to discharge dual responsibility. Firstly, he/she has to protect his/her client’s interest. In most cases, the litigant is not interested in abstract questions of law or justice. Rather, what they want is success in their case. So, the lawyer has […]
Law As A Career
Importance of Legal Profession Nowadays, there is surge in pursuing law as a profession owing to the changing social and economic circumstances and the ever-increasing regulatory role being undertaken by the government, there has been a growing requirement for the lawyers in all sectors of human life. Besides being financially lucrative, Law is also an adventurous and exciting […]