The SRM School of Law, under the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, hosted its annual LEX AVIVA – Student Induction Programme 2025, marking the formal welcome of the students into various law programs, including B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B., LL.B. (Hons.), and curated LL.M. programs. The event was held at Faraday Hall and commenced with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony, followed by the rendition of Thamizh Thai Vazhthu, symbolising a respectful start to the academic year.
Dr. P. Sree Sudha, Dean, School of Law, extended a warm welcome to the gathering and addressed the incoming batch with words of encouragement and insight. Highlighting the global rise of India’s economy, she remarked, “Indi,a being a democratic country, today, emerged as the fifth powerful econom,y surpassing Japan. It’s one of the significant milestones in the journey of India. Furthermore, considering the graduates of law, there are ample opportunities in the way of litigation in competition law and other fields.” She also emphasised the relevance of legal education by drawing from a landmark international tax case, linking it to her own specialisation in Tax Law.
Dr. A. Vinay Kumar, Pro Vice Chancellor (SBL), in his inaugural address, focused on the evolving nature of legal careers, stating: “Skilling is the most important thing that we are looking at the School of Law, and we are trying to make sure that our graduates get into diverse fields of law; not just criminal and litigation. At the School of Law, we help you reach a position to create your own opportunity and build your area of interest.”
The Presidential Address was delivered by Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRMIST, who underscored three foundational pillars of professionalism: “First is Intellectual Rigour that gets into the up-to-date facts, judgments and technologies that drive the society. Second comes Ethical Integrity, to do things right in a way yet that relates with technical integration. Third comes Commitment to Fact and being fair to the case, considering the petitioner and defendant.”
The keynote address was delivered by Ms. Sameena Chatrapathy, Senior Partner at Chugh Universal Legal, Chennai, who shared her personal journey and offered valuable guidance to the freshers, stating, “There is something for everyone and there is always a space to make your mark. When we entered, there was just litigation. Anybody who was born out of law school went to do litigation. Seize the opportunities that work for you and make the most of it. Just believe in yourself. There’s never a right or wrong; it’s how much of what you make of the decision you make that measures how right the decision really was. Always hold strong values. As I said, values and ethics. Be open and honest. Never be driven by someone else’s success, but by your own experience.”
The event also witnessed the unveiling of the Academic Annual Report 2024–25, curated by Dr. R. Keerthana (Editor-in-Chief) and Dr. G. Aarthi (Associate Editor), with contributions from student coordinators. The report reflected the school’s academic, research, and student activity highlights over the past year.
