“Why AI Won’t Replace Storytellers”: Careers in Media, Journalism & Law
Around 150 students from the Commerce and Humanities streams participated in an engaging career counselling seminar featuring Prof. Sarah Zia, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, O.P. Jindal Global University, along with Mrs. Tanima Banerjee, Senior Regional Manager.
Prof. Zia’s session, titled “Why AI Won’t Replace Storytellers,” explored the continuing importance of creativity, critical thinking and emotional intelligence in media and journalism. Through real-life examples and interaction with students, she highlighted the enduring role of storytelling in effective communication even in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Mrs. Banerjee introduced students to the wide spectrum of careers in law, including litigation, corporate law, judiciary, legal academia, legal journalism, sports law, entertainment and media law, and space law. The session also covered professional courses such as CA, CS and CMA, law entrance examinations including CLAT, AILET and LNAT–India, and opportunities involving international internships, scholarships, moot courts and academic exchanges. Emerging avenues such as startup legal consultancy, policy advisory and legal-tech entrepreneurship were also discussed.
The seminar broadened students’ understanding of diverse and evolving career pathways, providing valuable clarity and direction for future academic choices.
