Jahangirnagar university: A career guidance seminar titled “Original Jurisdiction of the High Court Division: Company, Writ and Admiralty Frameworks” was held at Jahangirnagar University (JU) today, aiming to enhance students’ understanding of legal career prospects and judicial structures.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the seminar was organised by the Faculty of Law in collaboration with the JU Career Club (JUCC) at the seminar room of Zahir Raihan Auditorium around 10:30 am. Speakers discussed various aspects, opportunities, and challenges of the legal profession, with a focus on the positive sides of pursuing a career in law.
JU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan chaired the session and emphasized that the foundation of law lies in morality. He stated, “As the moral perception of society evolves, so does the trajectory of law.” He further added that a competent lawyer must possess not only clear knowledge of legal provisions and the constitution but also a deep understanding of ethical values and social norms.
Justice Sk Tahsin Ali of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh attended the seminar as the keynote speaker and presented the main paper. He highlighted the importance of acquiring in-depth knowledge in company law, writ jurisdiction, and admiralty matters, noting that practical application of theoretical knowledge is essential to becoming a skilled legal expert. He also elaborated on different branches of law and the structure and framework of the original jurisdiction of the High Court Division.
The event was attended by Acting Dean of the Law Faculty Professor Dr. Md. Robiul Islam, Career Club Adviser and Economics Department Chairman Professor Dr. Mohammad Shafiqul Islam, Assistant Professor of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems Mahade Hasan Dipu, Faculty Member of Rajshahi University’s Law and Land Administration Department Mashrur Rahman, along with other teachers and students.