Opportunity Description:
The Pro Bono Club, Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSoIPL), IIT Kharagpur invites abstracts for the 4th National Conference on Legal Education, Profession and Integrating Pro Bono Culture for Better Access to Justice, scheduled to be held on 3–4 October 2026 at IIT Kharagpur.
The conference aims to bring together students, academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and civil society members to discuss innovative approaches towards strengthening access to justice through clinical legal education, pro bono initiatives, and technology-driven legal aid.
Conference Theme:
Reimagining Access to Justice: Clinical Legal Education, Pro Bono Lawyering and Technology-Driven Legal Aid in Contemporary India
Themes Include:
• Clinical Legal Education and Social Justice Lawyering
• Access to Justice in the Digital Age
• Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Legal Aid
• Technology-Enabled Legal Aid and Online Dispute Resolution
• Role of Law Schools in Advancing Constitutional Values
• Sustainable Pro Bono Ecosystems
• Legal Aid for Vulnerable Communities
• Professional Ethics and Client-Centred Lawyering
• Measuring the Social Impact of Legal Aid Programmes
• Other topics aligned with the central conference theme
Important Dates:
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 August 2026
• Registration Deadline: 20 September 2026
• Full Paper Submission: 27 September 2026
• Conference Dates: 3–4 October 2026
Submission Guidelines:
• Abstract: 300–350 words
• Full Paper: 4,000–5,000 words (excluding footnotes)
• Citation Style: OSCOLA (4th Edition)
• Joint Authorship: Maximum two authors
Eligibility:
Open to students, researchers, academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers, and professionals interested in legal education, access to justice, pro bono lawyering, and legal technology.
Application Process:
Submit your abstract through the conference submission link.
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