Tell us about yourself
My name is
Mukalazi Vincent. I am a Law student at Islamic University in Uganda- Kampala. The campus currently staying in Kibuli and is a staunch Catholic.
2. What is the primary inspiration why
you chose to pursue a Law degree?
I chose to
pursue a Law degree basically because of two reasons.
Firstly,
because of passion. Passion leads in everything! It is a form of love and a form
of interest.
Secondly,
the intellect and the knowledge in law, the urge to discover, the information
and the updates that one is bound to attain when they pursue a Law degree.
3. What’s the most effective method
of studying and reading that works perfectly for you?
The best
method to effectively study Law is the “Discussion” method. Information
tends to be a lot, and one can hardly read it to eternity. It is better to
discuss with fellows to get a perspective of what they know and get your view. It helps you get a variety of information from quite several members.
I think this is the best method of studying Law.
The other
effective way is doing thorough research.
The hardest
method of reading or studying Law, I can think of is the “selfish” kind. One
where a person never gets to share what they have with others. You can read and
not share with others, but you will never get what it means to be a Law student
because the law is a broad field, a garden of knowledge that you can never
cultivate on your own.
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4. What do you like most about your
course?
I like it Because it provides factual information, it brings about confidence in a person since everything they ought to talk about involves authorities.
It
changes your life character in that you must prove whatever information you
bring about, and so does everyone you engage with have to do. Prove
whatever they have to say.
It develops
one's character of confidence based on the fact that one has proof and knowledge
of what they are talking about.
5. How should a law student
adequately prepare for exams?
In addition
to the discussion, Law students should test themselves using questions from the
Question banks. They should answer them adequately, taking them for marking to
check for where they may be wrong and presenting them to friends to see their perspective
with regards to what they think.
6. What school of thought is you
inclined to?
I am a Realist. Everything should be seen as it is, not as it is written in books. Do not write down things in books that cannot be performed by mankind but instead consider and base on the traits of man to put the law in books.
You cannot command a man for what he cannot do. I take the realists to view because they consider what
is on the ground.
7. What quote motivates you?
Determination and diligence equal success! It sometimes does not mean one should be bright to be successful.
If you are determined and diligent, you will undoubtedly
achieve.
In my view,
diligence can be termed as being persistent and loving what you do
Determination can be like bringing upon a goal that you desire to be achieved and nothing else nothing can come your way to stop it.
You are already determined and nothing can make you give up on becoming a good lawyer.
8. What is your specific leadership
style as a team leader?
Towards that issue, as a team leader,
First of all, Teamwork is the best aspect of leadership. You get to gather information from
various people.
Giving
chance to everyone is the best aspect, in Law, there is nothing like “I am the
best,” nothing like “I know” never! Law is just in books, and there isn’t a
human that knows it all.
Giving a chance to the rest to perform to the best of their abilities, working hard, showing love to each of my team or group members as a family, discussing educational and personal challenges to determine the weaknesses and where one can be helped better.
9. What was your experience the first time you engaged in mooting?
I can hardly
say that I had the confidence right away from the start.
I only got the confidence to moot the exact day I presented.
Moots are
relevant in that they give you confidence that you can be a good
lawyer, stand before a judge, battle, and take the day that you can present
what other people think you cannot, that you can do law, and become a great
lawyer.
It is like a catalyst to a dream. Mooting is more of catalyzing and affirming the vision.
After
engaging in mooting, you develop the mentality that “I am not giving up, I am
maintaining my grip on doing law so that one day I present in court.” After
attaining the practicing certificate.
10. What activities do you do in your
free time?
In my free
time, I meditate, read some novels, and work on my business.
It was such
a pleasure having Vincent on “The Focus.”
The Focus wishes the best of luck to Counsel. Mukalazi Vincent. We hope he continues to be that brilliant, great and hardworking young man eager to achieve his dreams of becoming a great lawyer.
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