About the College

Government Law College, Ernakulam is the first Law College in Kerala founded in 1874 in the heart of the Metropolitan city of Kochi.

About the Conference

This conference on Shaping The Future of Legal Education:Innovation, practice and Reforms,serves as a dynamic platform for academicians, legal professionals, policymakers, and students to engage in meaningful dialogue on the future of legal education.

It provides an opportunity to exchange ideas on curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary learning, technology integration, and bridging the gap between theory and practice. The platform also encourages discussions on research excellence, institutional reforms, and global collaborations, fostering a holistic and forward-looking approach to legal education grounded in constitutional values.

Eligibility

Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, Research Scholars, Academicians, Lawyers and Professionals are eligible to submit their research paper.

Themes & Sub themes

Sub-Theme 1: Curriculum Innovation, Interdisciplinary Learning and Technology Integration

  • Curriculum Modernization
  • Integration of emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence & Law, Cyber Law, Environmental Justice, Data Protection, and Technology Law.
  • Periodic curriculum revision under the supervision of the Bar Council of India.
  • Outcome-based learning models and skill-oriented syllabus design.
  • Interdisciplinary Learning.
  • Encouraging research at the intersection of law and society.
  • Technology Integration in Legal Education.
  • Training in legal tech tools, AI-assisted research platforms,e-discovery system and Arithmetic jurisdiction in law.

Sub-Theme 2: Bridging the Gap Between Legal Education and Professional Practice

  • Clinical Legal Education
  • Compulsory internships in courts, law firms, NGOs, and corporate houses.
  • Strengthening legal aid clinics in compliance with the Advocates Act, 1961 framework.
  • Drafting, pleading, negotiation, mediation, and advocacy training.
  • Courtroom and Practical Exposure
  • Regular court visits and observation of trial proceedings.
  • Mentorship programs with senior advocates and judicial officers.
  • Simulation exercises including moot courts, mock trials, and mediation competition
  • Institutional Collaboration
  • Partnerships between universities, judiciary, and bar associations.
  • Structured interaction with judges and practitioners.
  • Enhancing professional responsibility through ethics training aligned with the Advocates Act, 1961. ​

Sub-Theme 3: Institutional Reform, Research Excellence, and Globalization Strengthening Legal Research

  • Promotion of empirical, doctrinal, and policy-based research. • Ensuring access to quality legal education in rural and semi-urban areas.
  • Globalization of Legal Education
  • Student exchange programs and international internships.
  • Comparative law and transnational legal studies.
  • Academic collaborations with foreign universities.
  • Promotion of constitutional values rooted in the Constitution of India while engaging globally.

Submission Details

  • Papers are invited on above given sub themes. These Subthemes are not exhaustive.
  • Co- authorship is permitted upto two.
  • Submission of Abstract for above mentioned conference shall be submitted via given google form before 7th May 11.59 PM
  • Abstract shall contain a short bibliography and details of authors (Name, institution, Contact number, e-mail ID). The submissions will be adjudged and selected purely on the basis of merit and originality by Editorial board. Acceptance of Abstract would be communicated via email on 11th may 2025.
  • Selected abstracts can be presented on the date of conference.
  • Full papers have to be submitted on 28th may 2026.A PPT of presentation including 5 – 10 pages has to be submitted on 25th may 2025.

Submission Guidelines

Abstract

  • Word limit 500-700(except bibliography and footnote,)
  • Font-Times New Roman
  • Font Size-12,Line Spacing-1.5 , Foot note- 10,line spacing of footnote -1
  • It shall be in word file only.

Full Paper

  • Word Limit: 2000-4000 Words (excluding abstract, keywords, foot notes and bibliography)
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: 12 pt, Line Spacing: 1.5 and the heading must be in font size 14 pt.
  • The submissions must conform to the 4th Edition of OSCOLA rules of citation. Footnotes must be in Times New Roman, with font size 10 and line spacing of 1.
  • There should not be more than 15% similarity in the main content as well as less than 10% usage of Artificial Intelligence.
  • The submission should be original and not simultaneously considered by any other seminar, conference, journal, chapter in a book, etc.
  • All submissions shall be in English and .Docx format (Word file) only. The paper should be typed in MS-Word Document format.

How to Register?

Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.

Important dates

  • Last date for submission of Abstract – 7th May 2026
  • Date of communication of Acceptance of Abstract -11th May 2026
  • Date of submission of PPT- 25th may 2026
  • Date of submission of full paper- 28th may 2026
  • Date of conference – 30 – 31st may 2026

Contact

For further enquiries contact :
Varna – 8089735715
Adheena – 9061227732
Aswathidevi – 9400658485
Akash – 9961946711

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