National Conference on ‘Future of Legal Education’

About the Conference

This Conference highlights the importance of bridging gap between practice and theoretical education in the fast evolving legal landscape.

This Conference sets a pivotal platform to examine the challenges faced by current legal education system and to put forward effective mechanism to enable law students to be in par with evolving legal field. In an age where technology is rapidly reshaping every profession, the field of law is no exception.

This conference emphasizes the need to move beyond traditional methods of teaching and adopt a more practical, skill-oriented, and technology-driven approach, along with encouraging dialogue on how Indian legal education can evolve to meet international benchmarks and prepare students for a globalized legal profession.

Overall, the conference aspires to foster a progressive, inclusive, and forward-looking legal education system that equips future legal professionals with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability required to excel in a rapidly changing world.

About Government Law College

Government Law College Ernakulam, established in 1874, is Kerala’s oldest and most prestigious law institution.
Affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, it offers LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. programs, nurturing generations of
legal professionals. With a legacy of excellence, the college remains a beacon of legal education and justice.

Eligibility

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

Themes and Sub-Themes

• 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 systems and Arithmetic jurisprudence in law.
• 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 competitions.
  • 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.
• 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.

Important Dates

• Submission of Abstract: 10th May, 2026
• Submission of PPT: 25th May, 2026
• Full paper submission: 28th May, 2026
• Date of Conference: 30th and 31st May, 2026

Perks

Certificate will be awarded to all presenters. In case of co-authorship, certificate will be given to both.
Certificate of participation will be given to all participants.

Abstract Guidelines

• Word limit 500-700 (excluding bibliography)
• Font: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12 pt, Line Spacing: 1.5
• Footnote Font Size: 10 pt, Footnote line spacing: 1
• It shall be in Word file only.

Paper Guidelines

• 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 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

Submission Procedure

• Submission of Abstract for above mentioned conference shall be submitted via given google form attached at the end of the post.
• A PPT presentation including 5–10 slides has to be submitted on 25th may 2026.

Contact Details

• Varna: 8089735715
• Adheena: 9061227732
• Aswathidevi: 9400658485
• Akash: 9961946711

Click here to submit the abstract!