About Galgotias University
The Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, sponsored by Smt. Shakuntala Educational and Welfare Society, has been established by state of Uttar Pradesh under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 vide The Galgotias University Uttar Pradesh Act, 2019. The University commenced its operation from the academic session 2011-12. The ‘students-first’ philosophy is a big reason why Galgotias University is consistently ranked among India’s top universities. The focus of Galgotias University is on low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes plenty of personal attention and mentoring opportunities. We have 13 schools with 49 UG programs 40 PG programs and 21 PhD programs. We have approvals from various Councils [Pharmacy: Pharmacy Council of India (PCI); Law: Bar Council of India (BCI); Nursing: Indian Nursing Council (INC); Architecture: Council of Architecture (COA); Education: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE); Hotel Management: Norms of National Council for Hotel Management (NCHM). This year, Galgotias University by virtue of its meticulous planning and through religious and relentless efforts have been listed in 151-200 top universities of India, 177th in Engineering Category, in the band of 76-100 for Pharmacy and Management in NIRF India Rankings 2021 as declared by MHRD. The accreditation of three undergraduate programs has been granted by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under Tier (I). Galgotias University is youngest in the country to get such accreditations by NBA More than 7000 Publications, 200+ Patents Published and many in pipeline. Galgotias University has also been granted UGC 12B status. We have around 800 plus very dedicated and forward looking faculty members, 3 Academic Blocks having Construction Area of 64,879 sq. mt, the university also have in campus five-star Boys Hostel accommodating around 1400 students and offcampus girls’ hostel to accommodate 200 plus girls.
About School of Law
Legal education plays a vital role in nation-buildingas it facilitates the settlement of disputes by the procedure established by law in a peaceful manner. Rule of Law is the basic feature of the Constitution of India, and quality legal education is the sine qua non to facilitate it. Therefore, the youth need to receive legal education to make them understand the relevance and significance of democratic values. Galgotias University initiated the School of Law (recognized by the Bar Council of India) as a part of this mission of providing quality legal education. The School offers 5 year integrated B.A.LL.B and B.B.A.LL.B. and three year LL.B. program alongwith LL.M. in Criminal Law, Corporate Law and International Law to more than 1000 students. The school has 60 plus research scholars pursuing their doctorate degree. The School is focused on producing socially conscious lawyers, litigation specialists, corporate lawyers, mediation & arbitration experts, professionals to draft legal instruments, policymakers, researchers, academicians, diplomats, judicial officers, civil servant, to meet the diverse requirements of legal human resource. Galgotias School of Law offers world-class infrastructure, including a Library that’s well-stocked with thousands of Books, Academic and Reporting Journals and other reference materials. It also has access to numerous online Legal databases. Wi-Fi enabled campus allows the students to access the online legal database and stay updated. Classrooms are well equipped with LCD projectors and other IT tools for education. A spacious auditorium serves the need for various seminars, conferences and other events. The School also has a Moot Court Hall to help students get practical courtroom lessons.
About the Conference
Legal professionals play pivotal role in society and justice administration system. The skill set required to become a legal professional can not be solely developed by classroom learning. Learning by doing is a great way to develop the required skill set. It develops the perception, attitude, skills, logic, responsibility and aptitude required by a budding lawyer. There are many types of experiential education and different type suits different legal education system. It is imperative that the correct type is explored and implemented in a particular system. Presently, clinical legal education in India is much talked about and law schools are taking more and more steps to impart knowledge by way of clinical legal education. But still there is huge gap between what is being taught and what is actually required to be profession ready. In order to explore where the legal education system is lacking, School of Law, Galgotias University has come up with the idea of discussing goods and gaps of clinical legal education so that goods can be promoted and implemented well and gaps are filled. This conference aims to get best international experience into our system of imparting legal education and what can be a better way to learn is from best of experts and people from academia from all over the world meet at a common platform and share their experiences and expertise in field of clinical legal education. The overall goal of the conference is to enhance professional capacity of each attendee and contribute positively in the field of clinical legal education. The conference endeavours to connect clinicians from all over the world so that each can teach and learn at the same time.
Objective of the Conference
- Identification of different clinical legal education model best suited for Indian legal education system.
- Identification of gap in imparting clinical legal education and their possible solutions.
- Learning from best practices, common mistakes across the globe.
- Review and assess current system of imparting clinical legal education.
- Review role of different stakeholders in effectively imparting clinical legal education.
Theme
The theme is not limited but includes various sub-themes. Few among them are as:-
- Clinical Legal Education: Historical Overview
- Clinical Legal Education: Challenges in the time of pandemic
- Role of various stakeholders in Clinical Legal education
- Clinical Legal Education: Opportunities and Challenges Approach towards Justice Education
- The role of Legal Aid Cells and Law Clinics in bridging the gap between theory and Practice
- Role of Clinical Legal Education in improving Access to Justice
- Role of Clinical Legal Education in catering to needs of society
- Impact of Globalization on Clinical Legal Education
- Role of the Bar and Bench in the Development of Clinical Legal Education in India
- Initiatives and Innovations in Clinical Legal Education, Working of Legal Aid Clinics and discussing measures for effective functioning of the Legal Aid Clinics
- Use of new technologies in imparting Clinical Legal Education
- Use of Clinical Legal Education Pedagogy in Law Teaching: Challenges to Clinical Legal Education in Europe, America, Asia, Australia, and Africa
- Role of Social Media in legal awareness
- Models of Clinical Legal Education
- Interdisciplinary approach to Clinical Legal Education
- Stakeholder partnerships in Clinical Legal Education
- ADR and Clinical Legal Education
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract word limit-300-500 words
- Full Paper word limit-2500-5000 Words
- The work must be original and author must send a certificate stating the same with submission of full paper.
- Maximum number of authors allowed- 3
- Font: Times New Roman. Font size-12 (form main text) 10 (footnoting). Spacing- 1.5
- Citation-Blue Book 21st edition shall be strictly followed for Footnoting and referencing.
- Similarity index should not be more than 10 per cent.
- The Abstract and full paper has to be submitted in soft copy only and shall be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “Abstract/ Full paper– Conference on Clinical Legal Education” on or before the respective last date of submission.
- All submissions are to be made in .doc/.docx format only. The sub themes mentioned is not exhaustive and author may send paper on any theme related to the Conference.
Publications
Selected papers shall be considered for publication. Prior intimation will be given to author for the same. Selected papers shall be published in 2022 Galgotias Journal of Legal Studies, ISSN. 2321-1997
Important Dates
- Release of Brochure: 22nd January, 2022
- Abstract Submission: 10th February,2022
- Acceptance of Abstract: 12th February, 2022
- Full paper submission: 1st March, 2022
- Registration: 7th March, 2022
- Date of conference: 11-12 March,2022
Mode: Online (Zoom Platform)
Link shall be provided post registration via mail.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/yRVxQsFgVDgTQt8B
No Registration Fee.
Certificates: E-certificate shall be provided to all attendees and the Presenters.
For any query :
Faculties and the Student Convenors can be contacted.
Email: [email protected]