Legal Awareness & Career Counselling Programme at Vidya Vikas Academy, Darjeeling

17-09-2026

A Free Legal Aid and Awareness Programme was conducted at Vidya Vikas Academy, Darjeeling, by the Legal Aid Society, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, with the objective of promoting legal awareness among students and familiarising them with important legal rights, procedures, and career opportunities.

The programme provided students with an interactive platform to understand practical aspects of law and legal processes, while also receiving guidance regarding career opportunities in the field of law.

Speakers, Team Members & Topics Covered

Faculty Resource Person

Ms. Esther Pradhan, Assistant Professor of Law, Indian Institute of Legal Studies
- Career Counselling and POCSO Act, 2012

Student Members

Purab Sharma, Co-Convenor (Hills), Semester IX, BBA LL.B.
- GD, FIR & Rights of Legal Representation

Subhadeep Chakraborty, Joint Convenor (Plains), Semester VII, B.Com LL.B. (Hons.)
— Student Representative & Programme Coordination

Ishwari Gupta, Semester V, BBA LL.B. (Hons.)
— Witnesses and their Role in Legal Proceedings

The programme focused on developing students’ understanding of the legal system, access to justice, basic legal procedures, rights of individuals, and career opportunities in the legal profession.

The interaction also encouraged students to become more aware of their legal rights and responsibilities and to approach appropriate legal-aid mechanisms whenever required.