CALL FOR PAPERS- NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LEGAL EDUCATION :INNOVATION, PRACTICE AND REFORMS
Government Law College Ernakulam is conducting a two day national Conference On Shaping the future of Legal Education :Innovative, practice, reforms on May 30,31 2026
ABOUT CONFERENCE
Government Law College, Ernakulam is the first Law College in Kerala founded in 1874 in the heart of the Metropolitan city of Kochi.
This conference on Shaping The Future of Legal Education:Innovation, practice and Reforms,serves as a dynamic platform for academicians, legal professionals, policymakers, and students to engage in meaningful dialogue on the future of legal education. It provides an opportunity to exchange ideas on curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary learning, technology integration, and bridging the gap between theory and practice. The platform also encourages discussions on research excellence, institutional reforms, and global collaborations, fostering a holistic and forward-looking approach to legal education grounded in constitutional values.
This Conference is being organized by College Union 2025-2026,conjointly with Law Journal Club, Bhagath Singh Study Circle of Government Law college Ernakulam.
Venue- Government Law college Ernakulam, near Marine Drive
The Conference will be in offline mode
ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, Research Scholars,Academicians, Lawyers and Professionals are eligible to submit their research paper.
SUBTHEMES
Sub-Theme 1: 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 system and Arithmetic jurisdiction in law.
Sub-Theme 2: 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 competition
• 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.
Sub-Theme 3: 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.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
• Papers are invited on above given sub themes. These Subthemes are not exhaustive.
• Co- authorship is permitted upto two.
• Submission of Abstract for above mentioned conference shall be submitted via given google form before 7 th May 11.59 PM
• Abstract shall contain a short bibliography and details of authors(Name, institution, Contact number, e-mail ID). The submissions will be adjudged and selected purely on the basis of merit and originality by Editorial board.Acceptance of Abstract would be communicated via email on 11 th may 2025.
• Selected abstracts can be presented on the date of conference
• Full papers have to be submitted on 28 th may 2026.A PPT of presentation including 5 – 10 pages has to be submitted on 25 th may 2025.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION
Abstract
• Word limit 500-700(except bibliography and footnote,)
• Font-Times New Roman
• Font Size-12,Line Spacing-1.5 , Foot note- 10,line spacing of footnote -1
• It shall be in word file only.
Full Paper
• 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
PUBLICATION POLICY
• Selected papers will be published as a book with ISBN number, only if there are upto 20 papers for publication.
• All the papers must be original or should not have been published or under consideration for publication.
• Plagarized entries will be rejected.
• There must not be any copyright issue on paper sent for publication, and if any such issue is discovered later, editor shall not be responsible on same.editor reserves the right to edit any part of the paper if it is found to be offensive, defamatory, unethical, support racism,sexual or religious discrimination, illegal or terror activities.
Registration
• No Registration Fee shall be required
• Registration shall be made in given link. https://www.forms.gle/dX5cAUMEvFBgQK7P8
• Note- In case of co authorship, only a single registration is required for both.
CERTIFICATE
• 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
IMPORTANT DATES
• Last date for submission of Abstract – 7th May 2026
• Date of communication of Acceptance of Abstract -11th May 2026
• Date of submission of PPT- 25th May 2026
• Date of submission of full paper- 28th May 2026
• Date of conference – 30, 31st May 2026
For further enquiries contact :
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ï‚® Adheena – 9061227732
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