Sangam University, Bhilwara, Associate Professor, and Incharge School of Legal Studies : Dr. Omprakash D. Somkuwar Interview

Dr. Omprakash D. Somkuwar is an Associate Professor, and Incharge School of Legal Studies in the Sangam University, Bhilwara. He did BA.LLB. from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur and LL.M. in Environment & Legal Order from the Post graduate Teaching Department of Law. Later, he cleared UGC-NET in Law and did PhD from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur. He has experience as a practicing Lawyer in the High Court Nagpur Bench, District Court, Consumer Court, Labor Court and Sessions Court, Nagpur. He is a Supervisor and guides so many research scholars. 

What is your philosophy of leadership and describe your leadership style in Sangam University, Bhilwara?

“Follow the qualities like honesty, integrity, punctuality, devotion, dedication and learning in my leadership style”

Leadership is an art to handle human resource intellectuals and to become a good Orator. It develops a sense of integrity and belongingness. I always encourage faculty members for their professional growth and it assists to convert institutional growth. This is possible when all faculty members cooperate, obey, respect and follow the rules politely. I inculcate leadership quality through honesty, integrity, punctuality, devotion, dedication and learning towards the work . All these reflect indirectly on the institution.

What makes the education sector the best industry to work in for you?

“Each member is treated as a family in the education sector”

The working environment should be like a home for everyone. Each member of the educational industry should be treated like a family member. We get utmost satisfaction for the result of our efforts. The message will automatically spread to National and International level If our objectives of the programmes get fulfilled through passed out students. 

How does your work impact the growth of the Sangam University, Bhilwara?

“Provide practical and quality teaching along with theoretical concepts and create good qualities among students”

The passed out students will generate the message amongst the people in the society. One of my efforts is to give practical and quality teaching for pupils alongwith theoretical subjects. It reflects in their growth and creates qualities like character building, honesty, punctuality, devotion and more. They become dedicated towards the work and definitely get jobs through their curriculum life. All these impacts the growth of the University.

What are the career opportunities that students see in the field of Law?

“Jobs as an advocate, Judges and Law Officers in various sectors are available to pupils”

Several opportunities are available for Law studentscompared to other fields not only in India but also abroad. They can become entry level Magistrates. By promotion, they can reach the top post in the Apex Court of India. Other chances are provided through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Public Service Commissions (PSCs), Railway Public Services, Defence Lines (Army, Navy & Air force), Banking Sector for law graduates. They can become advocates, Judges and Law Officers in either public or private sectors. 

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How do you motivate students to pursue law as a profession and share your journey towards law?

“Guide them to read books, provide placements and give job oriented sessions for students”

I attended all the lectures of my respected law faculties at the time of my graduation. After the lectures, I used to spend my time in the library in order to gain knowledge and collect notes by reading books like laws from national and international levels. I try to read ten Newspapers in the local and English language. My journey towards law was very immemorial and follows the values such as punctuality, honesty, and sincerity. It will definitely bring laurels towards the success of a career.Students get many opportunities in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Public Service Commissions (PSCs), Railway Public Services, Defense Lines (Army, Navy & Air force), Banking Sector, and more. We provide them some time to spend on books for attaining more success. 

What are the top qualities that an aspiring lawyer must possess?

“Communication skills, minimum three languages and leadership skills are top qualities of an aspiring lawyer”

Lawyer is a social engineer and he/she acts as an officer of the Court. A lawyer should possess good communication skills. It is essential to be well versed in at least three languages such as English, Hindi and Vernacular. Other qualities of a lawyer include good drafting skill, conveyancing skill, leadership skill and a good Orator.

How do you plan on using the immense knowledge and experience you have gained over decades being an integral member of the Sangam University, Bhilwara?

“Attended several seminars, conferences, workshops through various legal experts, and implemented inherent qualities for other members”

I am always aware of study materials, research, control administration, and teaching classes on campus. It is necessary to attend various seminars, conferences, workshops through various legal experts, eminent Justices or learned speakers in various parts of the country. This gave me new directions and dimensions to think over and improve my personality. I try to inculcate all such gained experience and knowledge to students and faculties. It leads to their personal as well as professional growth. By implementing all such inherent qualities ensures the growth of university automatically.

What kind of placement and higher studies opportunities are provided for law students on Sangam University, Bhilwara?

“Excellent salary packages through placements and career guidance related to higher studies are provided for students”

We provide placements for last year students every year in the campus. They get opportunities not only from India but also from abroad. Placement committee used to visit the university and take interview If the students got selected. They get a good salary package from placements inside the campus itself. We provide career guidance regarding higher education for pupils. 

What are the significant differences when you look back on your time in the educational industry?

“Assistance by senior faculties for teaching, writed books and participation in seminars, or workshops are excellent opportunities for me”

The concerned senior faculty members helped me a lot at the time of my graduation. They assist me with teaching, research, writing papers, books, magazines and various seminars. I got a golden opportunity to teach Ph.D. Scholars and to become a Supervisor for Ph.D. researchers. Later, I controlled the administration of the law department. The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Sir conducted various workshops for faculties to make improvement in originality, quality and uniqueness of paper writing. 

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Any feedback you would like to share with the new generation coming forward?

“Update with the latest news by reading Newspapers daily, and working on case studies”

Nowadays, universities should use jammers in classes. Therefore, while attending classes, the students should concentrate and focus on the lecture. Students need to take notes and remain updated with the knowledge by reading ten Newspapers daily. Youth also work on Court Cases, Law Journals, Case Studies and Paper writing. Our faculty members should report immediately after the class daily whatever they taught to pupils. Students should maintain a diary for it and obtain the signature of a specific Dean.