Flipcase Legal Design Competition and Launch of Centre for Justice Through Technology (CJT)

Event Details:

Organizer: Vinayaka Mission’s Law School (VMLS)
Event: Flipcase Legal Design Competition
Launch: Centre for Justice Through Technology (CJT)
Date: [Insert Date]
Location: VMLS

Overview:

Vinayaka Mission’s Law School (VMLS) proudly hosted the Flipcase Legal Design Competition as part of the launch of the Centre for Justice Through Technology (CJT). This groundbreaking event emphasized the transformative power of user-centricity and legal design in enhancing access to justice. The competition provided a unique platform for students to explore innovative ways of understanding and presenting legal concepts.

Highlights of the Event:

• Inspiration and Opening Remarks:
  The event commenced with an inspiring quote by Sarveshwar Dayal:
  “हर दीवार में द्वार बन सकता है और हर द्वार से पूरा का पूरा पहाड़ गुजर सकता है”
  (“Every wall can have an opening (door) and from every door, a whole mountain can pass.”)
  This powerful statement set the stage for the event, underscoring the potential of legal design to break down barriers and enhance accessibility.

• Flipcase Legal Design Competition:
  The competition showcased students’ creativity as they utilized legal design tools to simplify and present complex legal cases in engaging and comprehensible ways. This innovative approach allowed participants to move beyond traditional text and language constraints, fostering a deeper understanding of legal concepts.

• Launch of Centre for Justice Through Technology (CJT):
  The launch of CJT marked a significant milestone for VMLS, aiming to promote bilingual and multilingual legal education. CJT is dedicated to empowering students by integrating legal design tools into their learning process. The vision and launch of CJT were guided by Antony R Julian and Ananth Padmanabhan, who are prominent advocates for access to justice.

• Keynote Address by Karol Valencia:
  Karol Valencia, a proponent of simplifying legal processes, delivered an exceptional keynote address on the WOW Legal Experience. She provided valuable insights into how legal design tools can make legal content more user-friendly, equipping students with practical skills for effective legal communication.

• Guest Speaker Ashutosh Jagdhane:
  Ashutosh Jagdhane, LL.M., CIPP/E, from Ashton Birch, shared his expertise in modern contract design and drafting. His session offered students industry-relevant techniques and a fresh perspective on approaching legal documents.

Participation and Engagement:

• The event saw enthusiastic participation from students, who demonstrated remarkable creativity and innovation in their competition entries.
• The high level of engagement from both students and faculty members highlighted the event’s success in introducing new methodologies and tools in legal education.

Acknowledgments:

We extend our heartfelt thanks to:

• Antony R Julian and Ananth Padmanabhan for their pivotal role in launching CJT.
• Karol Valencia for her enlightening keynote address.
• Ashutosh Jagdhane for his valuable insights into modern contract design.
• Sinjini Sen and the student team for their unwavering support in making the event a grand success.

Feedback:

Participants provided overwhelmingly positive feedback, praising the event’s innovative approach and the practical insights from the speakers. The use of legal design tools was particularly appreciated for its potential to enhance understanding and accessibility in legal education.

Future Recommendations:

• Organize additional competitions and workshops focused on legal design and innovative methodologies.
• Foster collaborations with industry professionals to offer students practical insights and skills.
• Continue promoting bilingual and multilingual legal education to serve a diverse student body.

Conclusion:

The Flipcase Legal Design Competition and the launch of the Centre for Justice Through Technology (CJT) were significant successes, highlighting the importance of user-centricity and innovative legal design. VMLS remains committed to fostering creativity and excellence in legal education and looks forward to more such pioneering initiatives in the future.