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Faculty Orientation Program

Faculty Orientation Programme 2026

School of Indian Legal Thought (SILT), Mahatma Gandhi University

The School of Indian Legal Thought (SILT) at Mahatma Gandhi University organises a comprehensive Faculty Orientation Programme designed to empower educators with innovative teaching methodologies, insights into the evolving landscape of legal education, and the integration of modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence in academia.

Event Details

  • Start Date: 13th July 2026 Onwards
  • Time: 03:30 PM (Daily Sessions)
  • Venue: Dakshayani Velayudhan Digital Archive, School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University

Inaugural Session

Inaugural Address By

Prof. (Dr.) Bismi Gopalakrishnan

Prof. (Dr.) Bismi Gopalakrishnan

Professor & HOD, School of Indian Legal Thought (SILT),
Mahatma Gandhi University

Programme Schedule

13 July 2026 • 03:30 PM

Dr. Aparna Sreekumar

Dr. Aparna Sreekumar Assistant Professor, NUALS

Topic: Role of Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods in Legal Education

14 July 2026 • 03:30 PM

Prof. (Dr.) Johney Johnson

Prof. (Dr.) Johney Johnson Director IQAC & Director SMBS, Mahatma Gandhi University

Topic: Understanding the World of Teaching and Learning – Business Management Perspective

15 July 2026 • 03:30 PM

Dr. Kavitha Chalackal

Dr. Kavitha Chalackal Assistant Professor, CUSAT

Topic: Crisis, Challenges, and Possibilities of Teaching in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

16 July 2026 • 03:30 PM

Dr. Arathi P.M.

Dr. Arathi P.M. Assistant Professor, SILT, Mahatma Gandhi University

Topic: Democratic Principles in Teaching and Learning

17 July 2026 • 03:30 PM

Prof. (Dr.) Rajeesh A.P.

Prof. (Dr.) Rajeesh A.P. Professor / Dean, Faculty of Law, SILT, Mahatma Gandhi University

Topic: Introduction to SILT Administrative Processes and Academic Subculture

18 July 2026 • 03:30 PM

Dr. Arjun Philip George

Dr. Arjun Philip George Assistant Professor (Sr.), VIT School of Law, VIT Chennai Campus

Topic: Teaching Tools for Law School Faculty: Teaching Techniques & Methodology

20 July 2026 • 03:30 PM

Dr. Jasmine Alex

Dr. Jasmine Alex Assistant Professor, SILT, Mahatma Gandhi University

Topic: Familiarising Regulations

21 July 2026 • 03:30 PM

Sri. Sunil Kumar Cyriac

Sri. Sunil Kumar Cyriac Associate Professor, SILT, Mahatma Gandhi University

Topic: Examination and Evaluation System Familiarity

22 July 2026 • 03:30 PM

Dr. Kalpeshkumar L. Gupta

Dr. Kalpeshkumar L. Gupta Founder, ProBono India, Law Teachers India

Topic: Legal Startups and Innovation in Law

23 July 2026 • 03:30 PM

Dr. P. Brinda

Dr. P. Brinda Associate Professor & Head I/C, Department of Property Law, The Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai

Event: Valedictory Session