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The second batch of students who completed
the legal course run by the High Court attended their
concluding ceremony in the style of the ancient Indian
university, Nalanda, on November 6.
"The ceremony in Nalanda was for
the learned pundits whose knowledge and intelligence
was put to test in the presence of their seniors, teachers,
and the public," explained the Chief Justice, Dasho
Sonam Tobgye.
The twelve graduates, sitting in a
crescent formation, made presentations on different
topics covering national and international laws and
submitted their thesis to the Yangbi Lopon Kinley Dorji.
The one-year national Legal Course
was an intensive course which covered subjects like
Bhutanese law and traditions, international law, traditional
literature development policies, social and legal etiquette.
It included a historical study tour to Bumthang.
"The course was most interesting
and gave us the opportunity to understand that a well
established legal system is an important ingredient
to bring peace and prosperity to the country,"
a trainee told Kuensel.
Rinchen Penjor, who stood first, said
that the course threw light especially on Dzongkha language,
Choekey and religion. "Learning about religion
is of great help because we learn to administer justice
with compassion."
The dignitaries and officials watched
a vigorous debate session on Bhutanese law and Bodhisattva
in classical Choekey.
The trainees were then awarded scarves
by the Yangbi Lopon and certificates by the Minister
for Trade and Industry Lyonpo Om Pradhan.
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