Wed Sep 24 14:02:18 UTC 2025: **Headline: Vice Admiral Emphasizes Storytelling Power for Law Students at GITAM University**
**Visakhapatnam, India – September 24, 2025** – Eastern Naval Command Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, addressed law students at GITAM Deemed to be University on Wednesday, urging them to master the art of storytelling as a crucial skill for both professional and personal success.
Speaking at the School of Law’s talk, titled “Storytelling: Your Best Weapon in Law and Life,” Vice Admiral Saxena emphasized that storytelling is not bound by rigid rules but is instead a personalized art form shaped by individual experiences. He encouraged students to hone their communication skills through exposure to literature, including novels, short stories, and poetry. He also stressed the importance of self-assessment regarding public speaking abilities.
The Vice Admiral illustrated the instrumental role storytelling can play in professional settings, such as job interviews and boardroom meetings. He highlighted the necessity of understanding one’s audience to craft impactful narratives and advised students to document their personal stories to enrich their lives and professional perspectives.
Prof. D. Gunasekharan, Registrar of GITAM University, echoed the sentiment, stressing the growing need for professionalism within legal education. He urged students to actively engage in moot courts and community activities to deepen their understanding of the legal system and spoke about the advancements in technology and emerging fields such as cyber law, space law, international law, and IT-related laws.
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