About the Conference:
The primary objective of our upcoming conference is to establish a
dynamic platform that brings together students, researchers,
academicians, legal practitioners, and other stakeholders. This gathering
aims to contribute significantly to the ongoing discourse surrounding
essential reforms in India’s Pro Bono culture. In India, Pro Bono Legal
Services have traditionally been carried out in an unorganized manner
by individual lawyers, NGOs, and law firms. The conference seeks to
address this by fostering collaboration and discussions that will lead to a
more structured and impactful Pro Bono legal framework. By providing a
space for dialogue, we aim to catalyze positive changes that will make
justice more available, accessible, and affordable for all members of our
society.
Furthermore, our focus extends to protecting the rights of the illiterate,
the unheard, and the unfortunate segments of our society. We believe in
building a robust Legal Aid System that not only addresses pressing
concerns but also ensures a fair and just legal representation for those
who need it the most. Join us in shaping the future of Pro Bono legal
services in India, where our collective efforts can make a lasting impact
on the lives of those who are underserved in our communities.
Eligibility:
The Conference is open to academicians, students, researchers,
practitioners, and other stakeholder interested in the subject.
Call for Paper:
Pro Bono Club, RGSOIPL, IIT Kharagpur, invites paper from legal
professionals, academicians, practitioners, research scholars,
administrators, students, social activists, and the representatives of
governmental and nongovernmental organizations to present their
research papers on the following sub-themes:
Towards a Socially Relevant Legal Education to Inculcate Pro Bono
Culture for Better Access to Justice
Engagement of the Bar, Bench, the Law Universities in Developing
Pro Bono Culture in India
Indian Law Firms and Pro Bono Practices
Exploring Newer Technologies for Advancing Access to Justice and
Clinical Legal Education
Inculcating the Culture of ADR and Client Centered Lawyering in Pro
Bono Services
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Pro Bono Practice
Measuring the Impact and Success of Pro Bono Programs
Note: Author(s) are at their discretion to choose any sub-theme for
their paper that corresponds to the principle agenda of the Conference.
Joint authorship is allowed up to two persons.
Submission and Formatting Guidelines:
Abstract: An abstract of 300-350 words outlining the central
theme(s) of the paper.
Paper: Sole or Co-authorship of not more than 2 authors.
Length: Papers should be between 5000 and 6000 words (excluding
footnotes).
English: Follow British spelling and punctuation conventions.
Font Size and Style: Kindly use Times New Roman 12 point for the
main text and 10 point for footnotes.
Headings: The heading should be used as per the following style:
First heading: 14 pt, Bold, Center
Second heading: 12 pt, Bold, Left aligned
Third heading: 12 pt, Italics, Centre
Line Spacing: The line spacing of the main text of the paper should
be 1.5. The line spacing words between footnotes should be 1.
Indent: Left and Right indent should be 0.5 on both sides.
References: OSCOLA 4th Edition.
Abstract shall be submitted to this Link by 15 February 2024:
https://bit.ly/2ndProBonoConferenceIITKharagpur
Kindly Note: At least 1 author should be physically present during
Conference days.
Registration Fees:
Category Registration Fees
Outsider Students INR 2000/- (Excluding Accommodation)
Researchers INR 2500 (Excluding Accommodation)
Faculty INR 3000/- (Excluding Accommodation)
Industry INR 3500/- (Excluding Accommodation)
Accommodation:
Accommodation may be provided in the New Technology Guest House
on payment basis as per the following (request to be made during
Abstract Submission):
D/B AC Room per Day: Single Occupancy (Rs. 1500+ 12% GST for
24 Hours Check-in and Check-out),
D/B AC Room per Day: Double Occupancy (Rs. 2000+ 12% GST for
24 Hours Check-in and Check-out).
Important Dates:
Last Date for Abstract Submission: 15 February, 2024
Last Date of Communication of Acceptance of Abstract: 29
February, 2024
Last Date for Registration and Payment in IIT Portal: 07 March, 2024
Submission of Full Paper: 25 March, 2024
Dates of Conference: 6 and 7 April, 2024
For Queries, Please Contact:
probono.iitkgp[AT]gmail.com
FOR MORE DETAILS GO THROUGH WITH THE BROCHURE :
Final Conference Brochure- Pro Bono Club IIT KGP
