Mody University

Prof. Satish C. Shastri is a well-known environmentalist and is presently Dean, Faculty of Law, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshamangarh. Prof. Shastri is also an Executive Member of the Commonwealth Legal Association-South Asia, Member of the Governing Council of the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi. He has extensive 41 years of teaching experience to his credit alongside holding various administrative positions held from time to time.

What was your vision for the university? Has it evolved over time, and how far along in implementing that vision are you?

“Academic planning begins with an institution’s mission and core values”

My vision was to guide young scholars toward the nuances of disciplinary cuisine. An institutional commitment to curiosity and teaching results in embracing the values of liberal education, from critical thinking and self-development to understanding matters of difference and diversity. 

When that mission centers on liberal education, an entire community of students, faculty, and administrators must find common ground in the face of critical issues, from resource allocation to interdisciplinarity and diversity. My vision was: “the best academic vision builds on intellectual curiosity and the impulse to teach.”

What goals do you have in your mind for the university for next few years?

“Our prime focus will be research and signing valuable MOU’s to enhance learning”

In the next few years, we plan to enhance the School of law’s image by focusing on research activities. We have introduced several projects upon which the faculties, as well as students, are working on. Since our students are doing excellent on the academic front, our prime focus will be on utilizing our human resource’s research skills and motivating all the stakeholders for the same.For implementing the same vision, we plan to have MOU’s with leading Indian and foreign universities and organizations of repute.

How do you strategize about the key programs and plan for the marketing and administration of your school?

“We producing scholarly law graduates who outshine their own preceding batch’s reputation”

We have evolved as a student-Faculty coordination approach mechanism, where students are made to understand the critical strategy of working together. It is carried under the mentorship of their faculties and seniors. They are prepared for the actual world to employ the experience they have acquired while managing and conducting all essential programs.

School of Law has incessantly been in the process of producing scholarly law graduates who outshine their own preceding batch’s reputation. We have always considered our students as our brand ambassadors. 

How does the law program ensure a practical approach when it is being taught?

“The subject of law is always related to a person and society”

As a subject, it always involves applying the law to redress the enforcement of rights in every domain, either civil, criminal, or constitutional. We ensure to impart the law's practical application, and Case Study teaching methodology plays a useful tool for making students understand the implementation part.

Apart from these, students are sent for internships for four weeks every year after completing the semester. They are sent to different District and Sessions courts, High courts, Supreme Court, Law firms, LPO’s, NGO’s, State Human Rights Commissions, and various other legal important places. During internships, students understand what they have read and understood in the real sense.

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How does the law program differ from the other professional courses?

“The diversity of options makes the subject unique”

There is no other stream of professional education that provides so much of a wide choice to the student to opt for areas in which they can pursue profession. Family matters, Company affairs, criminal matters, civil matters, army, judiciary, arbitration, IPR, cyber Law, legal advisors, PSU’s etc. Students get so many diverse options to choose from according to interest. Unlike other programs which do have their limitations, Law is and always be relevant.

What is the future scope of this course from your institution?

“We prepare students to be ready for the professional arena”

School of Law has always produced students ready to face the professional arena with confidence and clout. We have designed the programs to meet the requirements of a complete law professional. The future of these programs is as bright as the development of law in India.

What do you think your role and responsibilities to the university and the students are?

“I ensure active participation of students in activities and uplift the level of education”

My role is to integrate and advance the university’s core values, mission, and vision into the School of Law’s administration, operation, and planning. I am responsible for developing, reviewing, and evaluating both short- and long-term goals, objectives, programs, and curriculum for the School of Law in cooperation with the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community at large. The role extends to encouraging and supporting the faculty to participate in research and publication activities and maintain a high level of teaching quality and Faculty participation in professional and community service.

Tell us about your experience in higher education and what makes it the best industry to work in?

“The impact of your job role on the society makes the profession interesting to work in”

Working in higher education is very rewarding. Traditionally, job satisfaction levels tend to be high. To feel and believe that your role has a positive impact on society is very fulfilling and makes the sector a lovely one for jobseekers. Schools, Colleges, and Universities are a very energizing environment, full of new ideas, energy, and a belief to serve the nation in the most genuine sense.

What approach do you have for placement of the students pursuing a law program from your university?

“School of law has a collaborative approach to placement preparation and career planning”

Students are better prepared to appear for any assessment and to face it with confidence. The Career Development cell and faculty as a whole are involved in the student's overall academic and personality development throughout the program.

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What suggestions would you like to give to the current students, who are pursuing law courses?

“Students should make sure to effectively use their time”

I would suggest the students to effectively make use of every resource available to extract maximum possible knowledge. Then I suggest they dive in and get real-life experience. Work as an intern, paralegal, or any other capacity to gain experience in the legal arena. There is no better way to experience law and decide on the career you want. Only by interning in the field will you know what you want to pursue. Lectures are where your knowledge begins, not where it ends. Attend your courses with anxiety, something new will be delivered to you every time.