The Ashoka University Law Society cultivates a vibrant legal culture through engaging discussions, impactful events, and insightful research. We empower students to explore the intersection of law, society, and justice.
As a liberal arts university, Ashoka does not have its own law school. But this does not mean that the law is irrelevant to a liberal arts education and experience. Many political controversies ultimately land in the courts, so law is relevant to understanding politics. Much of the foundation of an economic system is defined through legal rules ranging from property law over competition law to labour laws and much else. So law connects with the foundations of economics. Lawyers interpret legal texts, statutes or court judgments. Similarly, scholars of literature interpret literary texts. Might legal interpretation be similar to interpreting Shakespeare? While some of these issues might be explored in classrooms, it is wonderful that students can get together and explore them outside the classroom as well. The Ashoka Law Society provides such a platform for people to discuss, learn, and connect over their shared interests.
– Professor Bastian Steuwer | Assistant Professor of Political Science | Ashoka University
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