  {"id":1793,"date":"2020-04-23T09:43:56","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T09:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2020-04-28T07:50:40","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T07:50:40","slug":"much-more-than-mooting-jgls-is-all-about-nurturing-all-rounded-law-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/2020\/04\/23\/much-more-than-mooting-jgls-is-all-about-nurturing-all-rounded-law-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Much More than Mooting\u2014JGLS is all about nurturing all-rounded law graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Law degrees are famously challenging. Yet life at Jindal Global Law School is far from \u2018all work and no play\u2019. It\u2019s anything but dull! Beyond the classroom, JGLS is a dynamic melting pot of young lawyers-in-the-making who also shine as singers, dancers, actors, artists, photographers, athletes, writers, poets, activists and film-makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One moment you could be in a classroom studying corporate law, and the very next, you could be rocking away to glory at a music show by the flagpole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-music.jpg?fit=640%2C640\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1823\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-music.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080\" data-link=\"https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/2020\/04\/23\/much-more-than-mooting-jgls-is-all-about-nurturing-all-rounded-law-graduates\/jgls-music\/\" class=\"wp-image-1823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-music.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-music-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-music-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-music-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-music-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-music-720x720.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anush Joshi was a passionate drummer before he earned the Savitri Jindal Scholarship and started his journey at JGLS. \u201cComing to Jindal didn\u2019t stop me from pursuing my talent, it just promoted it!\u201d exclaims the cool and confident youngster. Anush\u2014like his fellow B.A. LL.B. students\u2014is encouraged to follow his passions. \u201cThere are so many different festivals where I can perform. It\u2019s helped me gain a lot of confidence and de-stress from academics as well,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good law school is not all about academics. University or \u2018college life\u2019 as we like to call it, is a whole new life experience\u2014one that can make space for you to celebrate your talents, explore your interests, discover your skills and chase your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With<strong> over 28 clubs &amp; societies <\/strong>at 91Ì½»¨, you can achieve academic excellence, and at the same time, evolve in the most holistic way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Train to be a sport, in, on or off \u2018court\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Discover a range of co-curriculars beyond mooting, from sports to fitness and more<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most law aspirants may think mooting is all there is to co-curriculars at law schools. It definitely has its place\u2014JGLS has an excellent <strong>Moot Court Society<\/strong> and a <strong>vibrant mooting culture<\/strong> that\u2019s taken students to national and international competitions and won many laurels\u2014but there\u2019s a lot more to consider. In fact, between all the simulated courtroom proceedings and the academic curriculum itself, law school is intense\u2014so how about letting off some steam on a different kind of court?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sports culture at JGU brings the whole university together. \u201cFollowing the IPL auction system, we have player biddings and team owners. It\u2019s a very thrilling and motivating experience for all of us!\u201d beams Abhilasha Vyas, who\u2019s picked up volleyball at university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgu-sports.jpg?fit=640%2C640\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1825\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgu-sports.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080\" data-link=\"https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/2020\/04\/23\/much-more-than-mooting-jgls-is-all-about-nurturing-all-rounded-law-graduates\/jgu-sports\/\" class=\"wp-image-1825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgu-sports.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgu-sports-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgu-sports-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgu-sports-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgu-sports-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgu-sports-720x720.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it <strong>cricket, basketball, football, badminton, volleyball, table tennis, pool, chess, carrom or swimming<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find state-of-the art facilities and supportive coaches to hone your skills. There\u2019s a <strong>fully-loaded gymnasium<\/strong>. <strong>Yoga, dance and aerobics<\/strong> sessions are also organised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all culminates in <strong>\u2018MAGNUS\u2019<\/strong>\u2014JGU\u2019s entirely student-run intercollegiate sports festival. JGLS students have also won big at Inter-Law University Competitions where the best of law schools compete. Many international sports persons and even Olympians have shared their experiences and advice with the young sportspersons on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All the world\u2019s a stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Tune in to your passions, be it music, dance, film, theatre, performing arts or poetry&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people discover their talents early on in life. For some others, it takes a little more time, a bit of exploration and self-discovery, and a gentle nudge to open up to and embrace the many possibilities they hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-drama.jpg?fit=640%2C640\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1826\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-drama.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080\" data-link=\"https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/2020\/04\/23\/much-more-than-mooting-jgls-is-all-about-nurturing-all-rounded-law-graduates\/jgls-drama\/\" class=\"wp-image-1826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-drama.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-drama-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-drama-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-drama-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-drama-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jgls-drama-720x720.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many of his peers, that&#8217;s what happened with Romit Sarkar. Though a fan of theatre and an eloquent speaker, he held back from acting on stage. It all changed once he joined&nbsp; the <strong>Performing Arts Society<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s when I joined Jindal that I really learned to love theatre. PAS at Jindal functions as a springboard for students. When you join, you&#8217;re not really sure where you fit in or what you can do, but you have a wide variety of performing arts, dance, theatre, music to explore. We try to put all that together in the first year as a musical. You\u2019re encouraged to get comfortable and find your space,\u201d explains Romit. The law student is now confidently charismatic, both on and off stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From movie screenings organised by <strong>JGU<\/strong> <strong>Film Society,<\/strong> fun-filled musical nights courtesy of the <strong>Music Society<\/strong>, captivating moves from <strong>Raqs<\/strong>, the <strong>JGU Dance Society <\/strong>that get your feet tapping or powerful performances by <strong>JGU Theatre Society<\/strong> to watching documentaries and discussing socio-political issues with <strong>Soch<\/strong>, the<strong> Documentary Society<\/strong>, or looking at life through a new lens with the <strong>Jindal Photography &amp; Visual Arts Society\u2014<\/strong>law students are free to explore pretty much anything under the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do your bit for the community&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reach out through the Human Rights Society, Social Services Society &amp; Legal Aid Clinic<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though set amidst the lush green fields of Sonipat, Haryana, far removed from big city life, JGU is not really the protected, cocooned world you might imagine it to be. Community outreach and engagement is woven into the very fabric of JGU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside faculty, staff and peers, you will learn to do your bit for society through grassroot activism. The <strong>Human Rights Society<\/strong> and <strong>Social Services Society<\/strong> have been reaching out to the neighbouring villages and even beyond, interacting with the disadvantaged, and understanding the complexities of their lives. These are experiences that many students hold dear during their time at JGU, and even after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students work with young children, workers, women and villagers at large, to help them lead a better life. From how to tell time to the importance of hygiene, teaching through sports, developing life skills, and much more, students come up with innovative ways to help those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining the <strong>Legal Aid Clinic<\/strong>, which is a part of the law school, is a way for students to put their legal expertise to good use, even while at college. It seeks to \u2018bridge the gap between what law promises to offer and the actual realities of law\u2019. Students have been organised awareness drives, conferences, conclaves, and engaged with rural communities. <em>Check out the Clinic\u2019s projects here\u2014<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/legal-aid-clinic\/\"><em>http:\/\/jgu.edu.in\/legal-aid-clinic\/<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ample opportunity to read, write and research&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s something for everybody. If you like to snuggle up with a steaming cup of coffee\u2014which you can get at the cafes on campus, as it happens\u2014and read a book or pen down some poetry, there\u2019s a lot to love about JGU. You can discuss the latest Salman Rushdie book, or revisit Virginia Woolf&#8217;s feminist favouriteswith the<strong> JGU Book Club.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who&#8217;re passionate about research and writing, there&#8217;s the <strong>Academic Writing Society. <\/strong>It is committed to improving your writing abilities, which is needed across the board\u2014be it for assignments, research papers, or your future work. Especially in the legal domain, writing and communication abilities need to be top-notch. Research is also given serious attention at JGLS. There&#8217;s a resourceful <strong>Global Library<\/strong> and <strong>55 plus research centres<\/strong> at the university to build up your skills and contribute to the knowledge reservoir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What does all this mean at the end of the day?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A holistic education that offers the best of academics with the freedom to explore other interests really brings out the best. Students come out of JGLS as not only competent lawyers or legal professionals, but wholesome, all-round individuals who are in touch with the world around them, and with the many passions and dreams, within.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are inspired to be confident, bold, fearless. They are taught to dream big and equipped to succeed. They take on responsibilities and live up to them. They are empathetic, sensitive and considerate. They are <em>people<\/em>, growing and evolving, with the best kind of support they can get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Explore JGU\u2019s clubs and societies: <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/campus.jgu.edu.in\/student-clubs-and-societies\/\"><em>http:\/\/campus.jgu.edu.in\/student-clubs-and-societies\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Law degrees are famously challenging. Yet life at Jindal Global Law School is far from \u2018all work and no play\u2019. It\u2019s anything but dull! 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