Legal Awareness and Career Counselling Programme for Students

07-10-2026

The Legal Aid Society, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri conducted a Legal Awareness Programme on 5th October 2026 at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Academy, engaging with the students of Classes XI & XII.

The programme aimed to promote legal literacy, awareness of rights and duties, responsible citizenship, and a basic understanding of the Indian legal system among young students. The interactive sessions covered several contemporary and practically relevant legal issues.

Faculty Coordinator
Ms. Rupa Pradhan
Assistant Professor of Law, Indian Institute of Legal Studies
Teacher Convenor, Legal Aid Society
Topic: Career Counselling

Student Coordinators & Resource Persons
1. Subhadeep Chakraborty
5 Years B.Com LL.B. (Hons.), Semester VII
Student Joint Convenor, Legal Aid Society
Topic: Overall Management & Coordination of the Programme

2. Sumit Yadav
5 Years B.Com LL.B. (Hons.), Semester V
Student Executive Member, Legal Aid Society
Topic: Overall Management & Coordination of the Programme

3. Jyotirmayee Das
5 Years BBA LL.B. (Hons.), Semester VII
Member, Legal Aid Society
Topic: Adherence to Traffic Rules in India with Special Reference to the Motor Vehicles Act

4. Sohandeep Ghosh
5 Years BBA LL.B. (Hons.), Semester VII
Member, Legal Aid Society
Topic: Human Trafficking as a Modern Form of Slavery with Reference to Cyber Trafficking

5. Neha Sah
5 Years B.Com LL.B. (Hons.), Semester VII
Member, Legal Aid Society
Topic: Basic Understanding with Regard to the Operation of the Court System in India

6. Anushka Paul
5 Years B.Com LL.B. (Hons.), Semester VII
Member, Legal Aid Society
Witness

The programme provided the students with an opportunity to engage with important legal concepts beyond the classroom and understand how law connects with their everyday lives and responsibilities as citizens.

Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri continues its endeavour to promote legal literacy, social responsibility and access to justice through meaningful community outreach and awareness initiatives.