In Memoriam : Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe
It is with profound sorrow that we remember Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Senior Lecturer and Dean of the Faculty of Law at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. A deeply respected academic and a leader, Mr. Wijesinghe’s presence enriched our university community. Undoubtedly, Mr. Wijesinghe was a colossal figure who set the path for what Faculty of Law stands for today. Through his tireless labour , fortitude and resilience, FOL stands strong and unbeatable today.
Mr. Wijesinghe joined the Faculty of Law in 2010 as a Senior Lecturer and served the university with commitment and dedication for over fifteen years. Besides his commitment in fostering the level of legal education in the Faculty, he moulded the fraternity of Faculty of Law into a unique faculty, which later became a benchmark. The level of strict discipline and shared values he inculcated among the students of the Faculty elevated the status of KDU law graduates to significant heights, so that legal practitioners, law firms and even judges tend to admire Law Graduates of KDU. When the Principal of Law College himself proclaimed Faculty of Law – KDU as the number one law school in Sri Lanka, Mr. Wijesinghe was elated.
As a visionary leader, he played a pivotal role in the growth and institutional development of the Faculty of Law, guiding it to new heights. His mentorship, humility, and wisdom inspired generations of students, many of whom have gone on to become successful professionals in the field of law. Reaching beyond the dogma of theories, he opted for a more pragmatic approach in decision making. At a time when loyalty has become rare, Mr. Wijesinghe remained loyal to KDU. His life revolved around this institution, and was fully dedicated to its progression.
His absence leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. His dedication to the university and his compassionate support throughout his tenure will always be remembered with deep respect and lasting gratitude.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his beloved family, friends, colleagues, and students during this difficult time.
Welcome to the Faculty of Law...
The Faculty of Law of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was established in 2011 with 22 students with the view of providing legal education to the officer cadets which would assist in qualifying them to become legal officers to the tri-forces in Sri Lanka.
Presently, the Faculty accommodates about 500 students at any given time. They are Officers of the Tri Forces, Police Officers, Officer Cadets, and the Day Scholars.
The Faculty which offers both undergraduate and post-graduate degree programmes provides them with a dynamic academic experience with an innovative curriculum. The commitment of the Faculty is to continue to be recognized as a well-equipped leading seat of Learning of Law among other competitive law schools at national, regional and international level.
Vision
To be a Faculty of Law nationally and internationally recognized for its unique ability to generate academically and professionally qualified distinctive graduates and postgraduates in the field of Law to serve in the Armed Forces and in the public sector, and society at large.
Mission
To ensure through learner centered educational experience, properly guided under supervision of the Departments of Law academically and professionally well-qualified personnel, and with higher quality research exposure to make distinctive graduates and postgraduates in the field of Law.
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