Our Correspondent
Kohima | September 7
The Kohima Law College today accorded warm welcome to the freshers during its 37th freshers’ meet here at Red Cross complex with minister for rural development & REPA C.L. John as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, John called upon the law students to pursue the course with sincerity and dedication. He also asked them to be God fearing lawyer and at the same give right judgment and take the society forward. “You have a big responsibility,” the minister said and further urged upon the legal fraternity to be humble and committed in their profession.
Regretting that many populace are still unaware of legal knowledge especially in the rural areas, the minister called upon the legal fraternity to create mass legal awareness campaign across the state.
Observing that a pamphlet on legal know-how in Nagamese would be beneficial for rural populace, John assured to sponsor such publication and asked the law college to come forward for such task.
Kohima Law College principal Visevonuo P. Pienyu said that Kohima Law College was established in 1979. So far, it produced 60% of practicing advocates, magistrates, politicians, administrators in the state.
She challenged the freshers to have a clear goal and adopt a positive mindset. “Believe in yourself. You can do,” she encouraged the freshers.
She also urged upon them to equip well to face any kind of challenge in this competitive world. Further, Pienyu asked the law students to work hard and “master your profession” to bring about a just and equitable society.
Earlier, KLCSU president Laknyei Phom delivered presidential address while Kivitoli Swu spoke on behalf of freshers.
The first session was chaired by KLCSU vice president Hikavi H. Kinimi while vote of thanks was proposed by Rachabemo Ovung.
Kezhokhoto Savi talked on “Importance of creating citizens rights” at the second session. Officials and representatives from Nagaland Law Students’ Federation, All Nagaland College Students’ Union and St. Josephs’ College, Jakhama also graced the occasion.
