About Government Law College, Mumbai
Government Law College, Mumbai, was established in 1855. It stands as Asia’s oldest and one of India’s most distinguished institutions for legal education. For generations, it has served not only as a centre for legal academia but also as a platform for ideas, debate, and principled advocacy.
The corridors of the College stand as a testament to decades of intellectual exchange, deliberation, and dedication to the study of law. While nurturing exceptional minds, Government Law College, Mumbai, has consistently upheld its eminence in the legal sphere and across diverse domains of public, political, and professional life.
About SPIL, Mumbai
Students for the Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai, founded in 2009 by the students of Government Law College, Mumbai, is a student-led organisation dedicated to advancing the study and discourse of International Law in an increasingly interconnected world.
Established with the aim of bridging the gap between theoretical legal education and practical engagement, SPIL fosters academic excellence, critical inquiry, and global collaboration among students and legal professionals.
Theme
International Trade Law forms the backbone of the global economic system, governing the rules that regulate cross-border trade. It constitutes a sophisticated legal framework that balances economic integration with state sovereignty, dispute resolution with diplomacy, and national interests with global cooperation.
In a rapidly evolving commercial landscape marked by technological advancement and shifting trade alliances, International Trade Law continues to shape how nations interact, negotiate, and compete on the world stage.
This theme has been chosen in recognition of the profound transformation currently underway within the global trading order. With reforms in the World Trade Organization’s dispute settlement system and the expansion of regional trade agreements, the structure of international commerce is being recalibrated.
By focusing on International Trade Law, the Summit seeks to encourage meaningful dialogue on how legal frameworks must adapt to contemporary challenges and redefine the future of global economic governance.
Panel Speakers
- Prof. Dr. Sheela Rai – Professor of Law, NLU Odisha
- Dr. Govindraj G. Hegde – Associate Professor of Law, NLSIU Bangalore
- Dr. James J. Nedumpara – Head & Professor, CTIL, New Delhi
- Ms. Anuradha RV – Partner, Clarus Law Associates, New Delhi
- Mr. Sanjay Notani – Partner, ELP, Mumbai
- Moderator: Dr. Divya Mittal – Assistant Professor, ILS Law College, Pune
Eligibility
The Summit is open to everyone at large irrespective of legal background.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Event Details
- Date: 6th March, 2026
- Time for Panel Discussion: 03:00 PM onwards
- Venue: Auditorium – Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai
- Topic of Discussion: Thirty Years of the WTO: Reassessing Geopolitical Alignment, Market Access and a Rule-Based System in a Fragmented World.
Contact
Email: spil.glc@gmail.com / summit@spilmumbai.com
Anushka More – +91 8169544529
Lavanya Hajare – +91 8767152544
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Click here for the official website.
