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Things I didn’t know as a first-year law student
Being a first-generation law student, there were a lot of things that I did not know when I started law school. Some of them being specific to Mumbai, while some you just pick up as you go. Government Law College (GLC) is very unique, eccentric, to some extent, and that’s exactly its essence and peculiarity.…
SOME THOUGHTS ON PRACTISING LAW
Written by Ms. Preeti Sahai, Batch of 2018. Author’s note: I do not think it is an exaggeration to say that law school doesn’t quite prepare one for the actual practice of law. Most of the learning-teaching in law school is theory-oriented and exposure to practical aspects is usually relegated to the final year/semesters. And…
Writing like a Pro
Just before it was New Year’s celebration back in 2017, my TV-AV Club addict cousin forwarded nothing more than an authentic version of a WhatsApp text message wishing “Seasons Greetings!” along with an article that reflected his spurned deep love for Brian Callaghan of Montreal’s ‘chick-flick’ genre. Amongst other celebrities, Rich Fulcher in the interview…
The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2018
The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2018 by Dr.Shashi Tharoor has ushered a new hope to the film makers and its viewers in India. The Bill seeks to do away with the restricting provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (hereinafter referred to as the Principal Act) and curb the Central Government’s interference with the exhibition of films.…
Law School Is More Than A Means To A Pay Cheque
ICYMI: GLC actually stands for Give, Love and Cherish.[1] In the preceding posts, we have gone through some practical aspects of law school – academics, exams, co and extra-curriculars. In this final post, I want to focus on the bigger picture, the “real” purpose of education – becoming a better human being. You must ensure…
Beyond Academics – Carpe Diem!
TL;DR: All academics and no extra-curriculars makes Jacqueline a dull girl. In this post, I will discuss three “conventional” extra-curricular activities that you can try while in law school. They are the most popular choices and are considered as having a degree of “prestige” and “reliability” attached to them. This, however, does not mean that they…
B.L.S. LL.B. 101
Protip: Learning is not subject to any quick fixes. Please read carefully before investing yourself in this activity. The present post is my attempt to help you navigate two major issues – learning (in college and beyond) and examinations. I. Pre-Law Years Under Mumbai University, the B.L.S. LL.B. course is structured such that “humanities”…
Welcome to the Buffet!
Disclaimer – No information contained in this post is intended to be a substitute for actually attending college and obtaining a first-hand experience. At the outset, congratulations on having completed two months as the youngest members of the oldest law college in all of Asia! (Sufficient time to get used to the fact that…
Crime Won Again
They laughed while she cried, They filled her with fear and trauma, Still, they live with pride. They had the pleasure of exploiting her, Yet, they were set free. Unfortunately, crime won again. The judiciary was handicapped, And the disheartened judge spoke, Of evidence not being enough, Yet, everyone knew they were beasts. …
In the Name of Law
Death penalty, sometimes also known as capital punishment, is the highest form of penalisation that can be handed out by the justice system of a country to those found guilty of heinous crimes. I have intentionally made a reference to the words “justice system” (instead of “judiciary”) in order to bring forth the exact nature…