CALL FOR PAPERS: NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEGAL EDUCATION IN THE 21 CENTURY: THE WAY FORWARD 11th January, 2026
Venue: ILI Auditorium, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi.
Hybrid Mode
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Confederation of Law Teachers, India (CCOLATE) proudly completes one year of its journey and celebrates its Foundation Day on Sunday, January 11, 2026, by hosting a National Conference in New Delhi. Higher education in India is undergoing a profound transformation, particularly in the field of legal education. With the rapid advancement of technology, traditional classrooms, evaluation methods, and research practices are becoming increasingly outdated and require significant reform to align with technological progress.
The theme for the inaugural session of the conference is “Legal Education in the 21st Century: The Way Forward.”
The sub-themes identified for discussion are:
1. Changing Dimensions of Legal Education in India: Impact of Globalization
2. Role of Legal Education in Policy Framework
3. Mapping Constitutional Ethos in Teaching Pedagogy
4. Navigating Change: Challenges Before Law Teachers in Contemporary India
5. Balancing Teaching and Research: Complementary Facets of Legal Education
6. Enhancing Research: Institutional Support and Monitoring
7. Ethics and Integrity in Legal Education Governance
8. Capacity Building of Law Teachers: Strategies and Techniques
9. Bridging the Gap between Legal Education and the Professions: Ways and Means
10. Role of Law Schools in Promoting Access to Justice for Vulnerable Groups
11. Integrating Technology in Contemporary Legal Education
WHO CAN ATTEND:
This seminar is open to law teachers across India. Participants may attend either in person or online.
REGISTRATION:
There is NO REGISTRATION FEE.
Physical participation is by invitation only.
For online participation, interested participants may fill out the registration form and submit here
For more details, refer here

