05/09/2026
NILS CCN-UST Chapter Inaugurated with Workshop on Mooting, Research and Legal Representation
Cumilla, September 5, 2026:
The NILS CCN-UST Chapter was formally inaugurated today at CCN University of Science & Technology (CCN-UST), Kotbari, Cumilla, alongside a specialized workshop titled โThe Art of Mooting: From Research to Representation.โ The event brought together distinguished legal professionals, academics, and law students to strengthen studentsโ practical legal skills and foster a culture of research, advocacy, and professional excellence.
The program focused on the importance of moot court, legal research, and effective representation in law students' academic and professional development. Speakers emphasized that legal education should not remain confined to classroom-based theoretical learning; rather, students need opportunities to transform legal knowledge into practical advocacy, analytical reasoning, and persuasive communication.
The workshop highlighted mooting as an essential component of legal education, enabling students to develop skills in case analysis, identification of legal issues, interpretation of statutes and precedents, preparation of written submissions, and oral advocacy. It was also emphasized that participation in moot court competitions helps students build confidence, logical reasoning, courtroom etiquette, teamwork, and professional communication skillsโqualities that are fundamental to a successful legal career.
The event featured Dr. Masrur Salekin, District & Sessions Judge, Child Repression Prevention Tribunal (CRPT), Dhaka Metropolitan, as the Chief Guest. His presence provided the students with valuable insight into the practical dimensions of litigation and the professional responsibilities of legal practitioners.
The workshop was conducted by two distinguished Resource Persons: Sakhawat Sajjat Sejan, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, UITS, and Fahim Abrar Abid, Executive Director, Bangladesh Society of International Law. Through their sessions, they discussed various aspects of mooting, legal research, argument preparation, advocacy, and professional representation.
Dr. A N M Arifur Rahman, Associate Professor, Department of Law, CCN-UST, delivered the Welcome Speech, highlighting the importance of creating a dynamic academic environment where law students can develop both theoretical understanding and practical legal competencies.
The session was chaired by Mostafizur Rahman, Chairman, Department of Law, CCN-UST, who emphasized the importance of establishing a sustainable culture of mooting, legal research, advocacy, and experiential learning among the students of the Department of Law.
The inauguration of the NILS CCN-UST Chapter is expected to create new opportunities for students to engage in national and international moot court competitions, legal research activities, academic networking, and other professional development initiatives. The initiative marks an important step toward preparing law students to become research-oriented, confident, ethical, and professionally competent legal practitioners.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening practical legal education and creating greater opportunities for students to bridge the gap between legal knowledge, research, advocacy, and real-world legal representation.