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Many law students worry that real-world experience comes too late. For Prabhir Sandu, a first-year at BMU’s School of Law, it began early, with an internship alongside Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.R. Midha (Retd.). He gained exposure to the International Arbitration Centre and foundational skills in legal drafting. “The experience opened professional avenues I never thought possible so early,” he shares. Through mandatory internships and a distinguished legal network, BMU students don’t just learn textbook law, they practice it from day one.

A domestic legal education no longer suffices for global careers. BMU law students participated in an International Immersion Programme at UCSI University Malaysia, exploring the critical intersection of technology and law. The week examined how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the legal landscape worldwide. Such workshops, integral to BMU’s pedagogy, provide experiences that transcend traditional classrooms. Students return equipped with cross-cultural perspectives and the skills to excel on the international stage, ready for borderless legal practice.

A CV is a candidate’s first and most critical argument. Recognising this, BMU’s Student Internship and Placement Coordination Committee (SIPCC) hosted a strategic CV Drafting Workshop for law students. The session demonstrated how to effectively highlight moot court achievements, internships, and research with impact. By mastering foundational skills like CV crafting, students learned to translate their experiences into compelling narratives. This initiative reflects BMU’s commitment to holistic professional development, equipping students not just to apply, but to confidently build the legal careers they aspire to.

For Constitution Day, the School of Law curated a week of academic engagements, including a lecture by Justice (Retd.) Abhay S. Oka, panel discussions on constitutional democracy, and a faculty–student debate on religious expression. An interactive exhibition by #ReclaimConstitution sparked dialogue beyond textbooks. For student Prabir Sandhu, the debate stood out: “This was among the most intellectually rigorous engagements I’ve experienced in seven years of debating.” These experiences quietly shape how students understand legal thinking as something practiced, tested, and refined.

The most important legal lessons come from working with real cases. Through BMU’s Legal Aid Clinic, students engage directly with disability rights and inclusion, and partner with organizations like the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and India Vision Foundation. Students draft complaints, prepare case notes, and assist lawyers in ongoing cases, receiving guidance from experienced professionals. Beyond legal work, they participate in national events on accessibility. These experiences build practical skills while preparing confident lawyers committed to justice and meaningful inclusion.

Nayonika’s internship at the Institute of Correctional Administration under the Ministry of Home Affairs connected law to real-world justice. She attended workshops with police and correctional officers on prison management, prisoner rights, custodial violence, and India’s new criminal laws. Learning from Mr. Girish Pandey, former Superintendent of Tihar Jail, brought the theory to life. “This internship helped me understand how custodial systems actually function,” she shares. Field visits to police stations and de-addiction centres revealed why reform, dignity, and accountability matter in the pursuit of justice.

The first weeks of university arrive with uncertainty—new corridors, unfamiliar rhythms. Within this delicate beginning, Club LiQuiD’s Freshers’ Debate extended a week-long invitation to the craft of argument. Across knockout rounds in turncoat and Asian Parliamentary formats, first-year students defended opposing sides and learned to think beyond certainty. They discovered the power of pausing, of holding ground without silencing another. By the end, many carried more than technique. They carried a steadier voice and the courage to use it.

In a moot courtroom, the Constitution isn’t just read, it’s argued. At the Smt Shakuntala Devi 2nd International Moot Court Competition 2025, Ayushi Sharma, Tarushi Garg, and Arvind Mehta represented BMU, tackling key constitutional issues and fundamental rights. “Instead of just reading landmark judgments, we were applying Articles 14, 19, and 21 to a real problem,” Ayushi shared. The team advanced to the semi-finals, returning with sharper skills and deeper understanding. Mooting at BMU transforms textbook knowledge into the practiced art of legal argument.

Talking about climate change is one thing. Making people listen and act is another. At the week-long Climate Communication Bootcamp, as part of BMU’s Climate Leadership Programme, students moved from theory to practice. They simulated policy decisions, participated in climate games and hands-on workshops, and visited research centers like TERI. For students passionate about change, this is where learning gets real. They gained tools not just to understand the world’s biggest challenge, but to actively communicate solutions for it. Watch their journey here: [Instagram Reel Link]

Tarushi Garg interned at the chambers of Gourab Banerji, where matters were argued before the Supreme Court of India. She read past judgments, prepared structured notes, and observed how business and arbitration disputes are carefully constructed. “Reading the bare law was not enough. I had to go through earlier cases to understand how courts actually use it,” she reflects. Assisting in framing cross-examination questions revealed how legal reasoning grows sharper through practice, patience, and thoughtful questioning.