VL Interviews
-
Collegium System: A tool for ‘judicial independence’ or ‘judicial autocracy’ an Interview with Adv. Ashish Goel
Q.1 The Collegium system has long been criticized for its unprincipled selection process and no accountability. What do you propose, an overhaul of the system itself or a greater transparency in the process of selection? I am unclear as to what you mean by an “overhaul of the system” in this context, as there is…
-
From International Student to Barrister and Lecturer in the UK: Unpacking this Personal and Professional transition with Dr. Mukarrum Ahmed
Q.1 Dr. Ahmed, could you please outline what inspired you to pursue a career in law? What drew you to study law in the UK, and how did your expectations differ from the reality you found? I took up the study of law on the advice of my dear grand uncle (Mahmood Ahmad) who unfortunately…
-
Straight from the ‘Significant Lawyer’: An Interview with Judge Duffey
Q.1 Your career spans private practice, high-profile federal prosecutions, and years on the bench. Which specific experiences convinced you that the profession needed the kind of course correction described in The Significant Lawyer? Recognizing our profession needed to course correct took years. What caused the profession to be blown off its course took longer. It…
-
Can Crime Science Save the World?: Prof. Gloria Laycock, Professor Emeritus, University College London
Abstract This article briefly sets out some of the significant threats to our freedom and human rights, in the broadest sense, that are facing us now and are likely to increase in the near future. These threats will be underpinned by the rapidly developing technologies and their potential for abuse by criminals, terrorists, and oppressive…
-
Beyond the Game: Exploring the Global Impact of Name, Image, and Likeness Rights in Professional Sports- An Interview with Aditya Shankar, International Sports Lawyer
Interviewee’s note: As a disclaimer to the questions below, I consider it necessary to state that my responses are not to be considered as legal advice and is purely for information purposes. Such information is not case specific and is general in nature. Furthermore, as the nature of the questions are primarily in reference to the growth of…
-
Navigating the Field of Sports Law- An Interview with Adv. Akshay Sinha
As the realm of global sports evolves rapidly – fueled by increasing commercialization, athlete activism, and international broadcasting – its legal dimensions have become more significant than ever. From disciplinary procedures and arbitration to privacy rights and doping regulations, sports law today is a dynamic and multifaceted field. In this insightful conversation with Mohd Saad…