Legal Education Must Match Changing Professional Demands, Say Experts

Prayagraj: Participants at the “Nyaya-The Legal Internship 3.0” conference highlighted a shift in expectations from legal education during a session organised by the Innovation and Incubation Hub MNNIT Foundation with NYAYA-The Legal Internship. The gathering brought together law interns from institutions across India to discuss how legal training must evolve to meet emerging professional demands.

Senior advocate and Additional Advocate General of Uttar Pradesh, Ashok Mehta, delivered the keynote address focusing on the National Education Policy-2020 and its relevance for law students. He stated that the scope of legal careers will extend well beyond traditional courtroom practice, into policy formulation, corporate governance, public administration and initiatives on social justice.

Prof Anil Kumar Singh of MNNIT Allahabad’s Computer Science Department underlined the importance of cybersecurity in the legal domain. He observed that data protection, privacy and digital security have become core areas within the legal framework, requiring fresh skills and awareness among future lawyers.

Prof Ravi Prakash Tiwari, director of the Innovation and Incubation Hub, stressed that legal knowledge now intersects with technology, industry and governance. He suggested that law graduates must be prepared for roles in start-ups and emerging sectors where legal insight is essential.

The event reaffirmed the need for practical exposure and broader competencies in legal education, equipping young professionals to respond to complex challenges in modern legal practice.