Confluence 2017

Official twitter handle of Confluence 2017, the Legal Industry - Academia linkages conclave organised by National Law University, Delhi

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This brings us to the conclusion of #Confluence2017. We thank all our panelists and attendees for gracing the occasion with their presence.

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The third session draws to a close with a highly interactive discussion on incentivisation of research by both the gov and private parties

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Mr Prabhash Ranjan: industry and university collaboration to set up reasearch centres must ensure such centres are research independently

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Mr Lukose: Conclaves like #confluence2017 help professionals and academics interact and network and liaise and collaborate effectively

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Law firms and universities should enter into MOUs to facilitate research based internship in niche areas as well #confluence2017

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Mr Seetharaman: Incentivise research during internships to impart more practical experience to students as well as to increase commitment

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Mr Divan: litigation is a grind and requires a lot of staying power and self confidence. But persistence pays off #confluence2017

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Mr Lukose: Networking is an extremely important part of any successful legal venture. Law schools must facilitate networking #confluence2017

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Mr Raghavender: Niche subjects should be given importance in curriculum to familiarize students with the nuances of subjects #confluence2017

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The panelists for the 3rd panel are Mr Shyam Divan, Mr GR Raghavender, Mr Ritwik Lukose and Mr Seetharaman S #confluence2017

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The agenda for the third panel is Exploring Synergies: Towards a new era of academia-legal industry collaboration moderated by Mr Yogesh Pai

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The second panel has ended after an enlightening and verbose round of discussions. The third panel will begin presently #Confluence2017

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Mr Prasad: Though AI will take over a lot of the work in courts expansion of the economy will make sure lawyers don't become obsolete.

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Mr Anand Prasad: The human interface with the client is necessary in lawyering and is something AI cannot really emulate #Confluence2017

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Mr Padmanabhan on whether artificial intelligence will ever gain a foothold in the legal field and the pros and cons of such #confluence2017

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Ms Meenakshi Arora It is important to understand the procedural part of law before you can have an independent practice #confluence2017

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The agenda for the second panel is Law, Business and Legal Profession. #Confluence2017

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The discussion will be moderated by Ms Madhurima Mukherjee on Law, Business and Legal Profession #Confluence2017

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The panelists in our second panel are Mr Anand Prasad, Mr Abhishek Saxena, Ms Meenakshi Arora and Mr Ananth Padmanabhan #Confluence2017

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Mr Sai Deepak: Teachers must practice more and lawyers must teach more to make sure students understand the nuances of both fields