HNLU Introduces a New Era of Practical Legal Education
On 9 January 2026, Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, officially launched “HNLU Gen Z–Lex: From Statute to Strategy”, a futuristic digital platform designed to bridge the long-standing gap between legal academia and professional practice.
The initiative aims to move students seamlessly from classroom learning to real-world legal strategy through fortnightly structured interactions with leading legal professionals, law-firm partners, and industry experts.
Vision Behind Gen Z–Lex
Statutory Knowledge
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Skill Development
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Professional Interaction
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Career-Ready Legal Professionals
The platform has been conceptualised to ensure that HNLU students are not only law graduates, but practice-ready professionals equipped with relevant industry skills.
Platform Structure
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | HNLU Gen Z–Lex: From Statute to Strategy |
| Mode | Digital Learning & Interaction Platform |
| Frequency | Fortnightly |
| Focus Areas | Emerging practice areas, professional skills, career trends |
| Steering Body | Internship & Recruitment Coordination Committee (IRC), HNLU |
Inaugural Session Highlights
| Particular | Information |
|---|---|
| Session Title | Beyond the Degree: Skills, Mindsets, and Career Readiness for the Next Generation of Lawyers |
| Speaker | Ms. Samta Thapa, Co-founder & Partner, Agraami Consultancy, Mumbai |
| Date | 9 January 2026 |
| Participants | HNLU Students & Faculty |
Ms. Thapa’s session focused on:
- Recruitment strategies & professional expectations
- The role of mindset in interviews & career growth
- Tailoring efforts according to recruiter needs
- Professional preparedness beyond classroom learning
Vice-Chancellor’s Message
Prof. (Dr.) V. C. Vivekanandan, Vice-Chancellor of HNLU, while launching the platform, quoted futurist Alvin Toffler:
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
He emphasised that legal education must move beyond doctrinal teaching, preparing students for a technology-driven professional world. Gen Z–Lex, he noted, is not a one-time event but a continuous pedagogic movement from theory to professional transformation.
Operational Framework
The initiative is being led under the faculty stewardship of:
- Dr. Ankit Awasthi
- Dr. Mayank Shrivastava
Programme coordination and anchoring were conducted by Dr. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Ms. Vanya Singh, and Ms. Devanshi Tiwari, reflecting strong faculty–student collaboration.
Why Gen Z–Lex Matters
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|
| Regular Expert Interaction | Real-world professional exposure |
| Skill-Focused Learning | Interview & career readiness |
| Industry Alignment | Understanding recruiter expectations |
| Structured Career Guidance | Bridging theory with practice |
✨ With the launch of “HNLU Gen Z–Lex”, HNLU has reaffirmed its commitment to creating future-ready lawyers who are equipped not just with degrees, but with the skills, mindset and strategy to succeed in the modern legal profession.