Wed Nov 05 18:56:44 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the Karnataka State Law University convocation:
Karnataka Law Graduates Urged to Embrace AI, Uphold Legal Ethics
Dharwad, India – November 6, 2025 – At the Karnataka State Law University convocation held Wednesday, retired Supreme Court Justice Shivaraj Patil urged graduating law students to embrace the opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI) while ensuring ethical standards are maintained.
Patil, addressing the graduates, emphasized AI’s growing role in the legal field, spanning research, contract drafting, and judgment translation. He cautioned students to ensure that technology serves justice rather than replaces it and prioritize privacy, dignity, and due process in the digital age.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, a retired Supreme Court judge, highlighted the increasing global demand for legal professionals, estimating a near 20% annual expansion of the legal profession in India. He encouraged young lawyers to cultivate patience, persistence, strong communication, and exceptional drafting skills, as flawless drafting alone ensures 50% of the success in litigation.
The university conferred honorary doctorates on Governor Nazeer and senior advocate V. Sudhish Pai. A total of 28 gold medals were awarded to outstanding students from three-year and five-year law programs. Top honors were awarded to students from Bengaluru and Hubballi, recognizing excellence across various LLB and LLM programs.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot expressed his concerns regarding the length of the convocation ceremony, suggesting that future events should be streamlined for efficiency.
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