About the University
JIS University was established through the Legislative Act of the Government of West Bengal, viz. JIS University Act, 2014 (West Bengal Act XXII of 2014) that came into force in February, 2015.
The University has a mission to be one of the top class universities in India and a preferred destination for students, research scholars and faculty members alike. JIS University is also a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) since 2017.
JIS University has an objective to provide instructions, teaching, training and research in various branches and specialized fields of Science, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Management, Juridical Sciences, Education, Hospitality and Hotel Administration, Agriculture and Advanced Studies and Research.
The University always encourages entrepreneurship and skill development among the students for promoting entrepreneurship, employability and self-employment.
About the Department of Juridical Sciences
The Department of Juridical Sciences, JIS University (JISU), Kolkata Agarpara Campus, commenced its journey in the year 2014. It already has a proven history of success in the field of education.
The Department of Juridical Sciences offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs in Law as per the guidelines of the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission.
It has a flexible curriculum offering several options in different areas of specialization, and the same is designed keeping in mind the requirements of the legal profession and academia.
The academic programs offered at Faculty of Juridical Sciences incorporate a number of special opportunities such as Internships, Legal Aid, Moot Court, Trial Advocacy, Client Counselling, Value-added Courses, Skill Enhancement Workshops and Career-Oriented Training with outcome-based legal education.
About the National Level Faculty Development Program
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies has significantly transformed contemporary legal systems, governance frameworks, and justice delivery mechanisms across the globe.
AI-powered tools are increasingly being used in legal research, case management, predictive analytics, forensic investigation, and judicial decision-support systems. These developments are reshaping traditional legal processes and raising complex questions related to ethics, accountability, transparency, and regulatory governance.
In recent years, legal institutions and courts worldwide have begun integrating technological innovations to enhance efficiency and accessibility in justice administration.
While AI tools can significantly enhance legal research capabilities, streamline academic writing, and facilitate interdisciplinary scholarship, they also require careful understanding of methodological limitations, ethical boundaries, and regulatory implications.
Recognizing these transformative developments, the Department of Juridical Sciences, JIS University proposes to organize an International Faculty Development Programme on Law and Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Legal Research, Policy and Justice Delivery Systems.
The programme aims to bring together distinguished academicians, judges, researchers, and legal practitioners from India and abroad to deliberate on emerging intersections between law, technology, and governance.
The FDP will provide a comprehensive platform for law teachers, researchers, and scholars to explore the implications of AI in legal research, criminal justice administration, digital governance, policy formulation, and judicial processes.
It will also focus on interdisciplinary research methodologies and innovative teaching approaches that integrate technology into legal education.
Through expert lectures, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, the programme seeks to enhance the research capacity of law faculty members and encourage scholarly engagement with emerging technological developments in the legal domain.
The FDP is expected to foster academic collaboration, promote interdisciplinary legal research, and contribute to the evolving discourse on Artificial Intelligence and law in both national and global contexts.
Who can Attend?
- Law Academician/Faculty members from universities and collegesÂ
- Research scholars and PhD candidates in law and social sciencesÂ
- Legal practitioners and policy researchersÂ
- Judicial officers and law enforcement professionalsÂ
- Academicians from interdisciplinary fields such as criminology, public policy, and technology studies Â
Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and legal systems.Â
- Gain knowledge of emerging regulatory frameworks governing AI technologies.Â
- Enhance their legal research methodologies through technological tools and interdisciplinary approaches.Â
- Acquire insights into the use of AI in criminal justice, policing, and judicial administration.Â
- Integrate technological perspectives into teaching, research, and policy-oriented legal scholarship.
Important Dates
- Registration Begins – 11th April, 2026
- Registration Closes – 2nd May, 2026
Registration Fees
- For Non – JIS University Participants – 399/-
- For JIS University/ JIS Group Participants – 299/-
- The Bank details are as follows:
- Bank Name: HDFC Bank
- Name: JIS University Collections
- IFSC Code: HDFC0007592
- Account No.: 50100254513401
Registration Process
The link for registration is given at the end of the post. Please Join the WhatsApp Group after filling the Google Form.
Contact Details
Faculty Convenor[s]:Â
- Dr. Riya Banerjee, Assistant Professor, JIS University (Email ID – riya.banerjee@jisuniversity.ac.in)
- Ms. Somdatta Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, JIS University (Email ID – somdatta.mukherjee@jisuniversity.ac.in)
Student Convenor[s]
- Samrat Samaddar (Ph: 7605869300)
- Rajeev Mishra (Ph: 9830039729) (Email ID – jisjuridicalsciences@gmail.com)
Click here to register!
