WRITER: AEK WONGANANT
Bangkok, 23 September 2024 – The Thomas Aquinas School of Law at Assumption University of Thailand (AU) , in collaboration with the Asian Law Students Association of Assumption University (ALSA AU), proudly hosted the “ALSA AU Legal Debate Competition 2024”. Held in the Seminar Room at Hua Mak Campus, this annual event attracted bright legal minds from across the university to engage in rigorous debate on pressing legal and societal issues.
The first round of the competition challenged participants with thought-provoking topics, including, “Children and young people should face the same punishment as adults for serious crimes,” and “Severe punishment can prevent crimes.” These contentious issues ignited passionate exchanges among the debaters, showcasing their ability to apply analytical reasoning and legal principles to real-world problems.
In the final round, the topic, “The state should set fines based on the defendant's wealth in criminal cases, put the finalists’ critical thinking skills to the test, as they argued the merits and challenges of wealth-based penalties in criminal justice.
The competition concluded with a closing ceremony presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattapong Suwan-in, Dean of the School of Law. In his address, Dr. Nattapong praised the participants for their dedication and eloquence, emphasizing the importance of such events in developing legal reasoning and advocacy skills among future legal professionals.
A distinguished panel of six full-time lecturers from the Thomas Aquinas School of Law served as adjudicators for the event, providing insightful feedback to the debaters and contributing to the overall success of the competition.
The ALSA AU Legal Debate Competition 2024 once again demonstrated the university’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of legal minds, fostering a spirit of intellectual curiosity and civic engagement among its students.
The team “Uncle Earls’ Doughnut,” which consisted of five freshmen, emerged victorious in the competition: 1. Mr. Earl Aiyasawan Tavedigul, 2. Ms. Tamara Shabashova, 3. Mr. Prote Justubavornchai, 4. Mr. Akira Kultan, and 5. Mr. Touch Jornsai. The MVP or Most Valuable Player Award went to Russian law student, Ms. Tamara Shabashova, in her first year. The public could clearly see her extraordinary debating ability and legal knowledge during the tournament.
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