The Art of Storytelling 2nd Edition: Refining Narratives for Impactful Advocacy

A three-day immersive workshop on Mastering Spoken English, Persuasion, and Storytelling for Legal Excellence was held from April 21st to 23rd, 2025, with the participation of 45 students. The workshop focused on developing compelling narratives, refining spoken English delivery, and integrating persuasive strategies for maximum impact in legal arguments and presentations.

Day 1: Crafting Compelling Narratives

The first day began with a session by Solomon V. Stanley, a motivational corporate communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and behavioral consultant. He emphasized the importance of spoken English in legal communication and conducted interactive activities to teach students how to present stories and use courtroom language effectively. The session, "The Power of Words – Enhancing Spoken English for Legal Communication," was engaging and informative.

The second session of the day was led by Mrs. Narmadha Sampath, an advocate in the Supreme Court of India and other courts. She shared her inspiring journey and offered valuable insights on clarity, confidence, and voice modulation. Her session, "Clarity and Confidence – Overcoming Hesitation and Speaking with Authority," was highly motivating for the students.

Day 2: Mastering Legal Storytelling

The second day commenced with a session by Mrs. R. Lakshmi Kumari Cross Bell, an assistant professor of English at Patrician College of Arts and Science. She focused on the language of the law, legal jargon, and storytelling in advocacy. Her session, "Language of the Law – Legal Jargon, Precision, and Eloquence in Arguments," was highly informative and engaging.

The second session of the day was led by Mrs. Rita Chandrasekhar, a senior partner at Aiyar and Dolia Law Firm. She shared her experiences and offered practical advice on commanding a courtroom. Her energetic and engaging session left a lasting impact on the students.

Day 3: Building Credibility and Persuasion

The final day of the workshop was led by Dr. Violet Miranda, an assistant professor (retd.). She emphasized the importance of credibility and taught the students how to build credibility using logic, emotion, and ethics. The students participated in skits on William Shakespeare's famous dialogues, which added a creative touch to the workshop.

The workshop concluded with a valedictory session, where the principal, Dr. Asha Sundaram, delivered a speech highlighting the success of the event. The three-day workshop was a grand success, thanks to the efforts of the organizers, coordinators, and sponsors.

The event would not have been possible without the vision and leadership of Chancellor and Founder Dr. N.M. Veeraiyan and Principal Dr. Asha Sundaram. Special thanks to the convenor Dr. Frederick Ruby Helen and the overall coordinators Aujita, Aadhirai, Sneha, and coordinators Aravind, Kanishk, Deepak, Sakthivel, Dejaswini, and Chamili.