QUETTA (Correspondent ): Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) has launched a Moot Court at its School of Law, marking a significant step toward promoting legal education in Balochistan, providing practical training to students, and preparing competent legal professionals for the judicial sector. Chief Justice Balochistan High Court, Mr. Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail, attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest. The ceremony was attended by Vice Chancellor BUITEMS Professor Dr. Khalid Hafeez, Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Mirwais Kasi, Registrar High Court, senior advocate Ali Ahmed Kurd, senior judges, lawyers, BUITEMS officials, students, and other guests.
Addressing the gathering, Vice Chancellor BUITEMS Professor Dr. Khalid Hafeez stated that BUITEMS School of Law is playing a pivotal role in aligning legal education with modern requirements through quality education, advanced research, and knowledge. He emphasized that legal education will not remain limited to traditional teaching methods but will be linked with modern scientific research, technology, and practical skills. In this regard, modern fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Forensic Sciences will be integrated into legal education and research.
Chief Justice Balochistan High Court, Mr. Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail, addressed the ceremony and highlighted that the Moot Court provides law students with the opportunity to present their arguments effectively before court-like setups, through simulated judicial proceedings, legal research, case preparation, study of relevant laws, judicial precedents, and formulation of arguments. This training builds confidence, critical thinking, professional ethics, and analytical skills in legal issues among students, which are fundamental for a successful advocate. Chief Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail assured that technical support and cooperation will continue to maintain educational standards at BUITEMS School of Law, as improving the standard of legal education in Balochistan and focusing on preparing competent professionals equipped with modern knowledge for the judicial system is the need of the hour. BUITEMS has played an important role since its inception in promoting higher education in Balochistan, introducing modern educational trends, and providing youth with opportunities to advance in professional fields. The establishment of the Moot Court at the School of Law is a welcome initiative that will aid in connecting legal education with practical training and modern research.