The Global Law Schools' Summit is an international conference organized by Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) of O.P. Jindal Global University. The summit convenes legal educators, scholars, and practitioners from around the world to discuss and shape the future of global legal education.
The event features a diverse array of sessions, including thematic discussions, special dialogues, colloquiums, and keynote addresses. Topics covered range from the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization in legal education to the integration of technology in legal practice and education.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in panel discussions with esteemed speakers, and explore collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing legal education globally. Notable speakers often include prominent legal scholars, judges, and policymakers who provide insights into the evolving landscape of the legal profession.
The summit is ideal for law school deans, faculty members, legal practitioners, policymakers, and students interested in understanding and contributing to the development of global legal education. It offers a platform to exchange ideas, share best practices, and foster international collaborations.
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Speakers(17)
Dean Kevin R. Johnson
Dean at UC Davis School of Law
Dean Kevin R. Johnson is the Dean of UC Davis School of Law and a recognized scholar in immigration law and policy.
Dr. Sasmit Patra
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice, India
Dr. Sasmit Patra is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha and serves on the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice in India. He delivered a special address at the summit, discussing the role of legal education in strengthening democracy.
Justice Gita Mittal
Former Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir & Chairperson of Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC)
Justice Gita Mittal is the former Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC). She inaugurated the summit, highlighting challenges faced by developing democracies like India.
Kiren Rijiju
Minister of Law and Justice at Government of India
Kiren Rijiju is the Minister of Law and Justice for the Government of India. He inaugurated the Global Law Schools' Summit, emphasizing the importance of global collaboration in legal education.
Manveen Singh
Associate Professor & Associate Dean at Jindal Global Law School
Manveen Singh is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, India. He moderated sessions on transforming legal texts during the summit.
Margaret Beazley AC QC
Former President, New South Wales Court of Appeal & Governor, New South Wales, Australia
Margaret Beazley AC QC is the former President of the New South Wales Court of Appeal and currently serves as the Governor of New South Wales, Australia. She co-inaugurated the summit, contributing to discussions on global legal education.
Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar
Founding Vice Chancellor at O.P. Jindal Global University
Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar is the Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University and Dean of Jindal Global Law School. He is committed to promoting global legal education and academic excellence.
Prof. (Dr.) S.G. Sreejith
Executive Dean at Jindal Global Law School
Prof. (Dr.) S.G. Sreejith is the Executive Dean of Jindal Global Law School. He specializes in global legal studies and has contributed significantly to the field of legal education.
Prof. Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik
Registrar at O.P. Jindal Global University
Prof. Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik is the Registrar of O.P. Jindal Global University. He has been instrumental in advancing the university's mission of academic excellence and global engagement.
Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar
Founding Vice Chancellor at O.P. Jindal Global University
Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar is the Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University and the Dean of Jindal Global Law School. He delivered the welcome address at the summit, highlighting the university's commitment to global legal education.
Professor (Dr.) Donna Nagy
Acting Executive Associate Dean at Indiana University
Professor (Dr.) Donna Nagy is the Acting Executive Associate Dean at Indiana University. She contributed to discussions on changing themes in legal publications during the summit.
Professor (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai
Vice Chancellor at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, India
Professor (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai is the Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Punjab, India. He participated in a session on transforming legal publications at the summit.
Professor (Dr.) S.G. Sreejith
Executive Dean, Jindal Global Law School at Jindal Global Law School
Professor (Dr.) S.G. Sreejith is the Executive Dean of Jindal Global Law School. He introduced the theme of the conference, focusing on the prospects and challenges of legal education in a globalized world.
Professor Charles Maimela
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law at University of Pretoria
Professor Charles Maimela is the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. He participated in sessions focusing on the transformation of legal texts.
Professor Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik
Registrar, O.P. Jindal Global University at O.P. Jindal Global University
Professor Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik is the Registrar of O.P. Jindal Global University. He delivered the vote of thanks at the summit, emphasizing the university's commitment to academic excellence and global legal education.
Professor Maria Isabel Aninat Sahli
Dean, Law School at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Chile
Professor Maria Isabel Aninat Sahli is the Dean of the Law School at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez in Chile. She engaged in discussions on evolving themes in legal publications at the summit.
Tushar Mehta
Solicitor General of India & Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Tushar Mehta is the Solicitor General of India and a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India. He delivered the valedictory address at the Global Law Schools' Summit, emphasizing the importance of globalization in strengthening the justice system.
Event Details
- Date
- December 1-3, 2021
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇮🇳 Sonipat, India
- Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University
- Audience
- Law school deans, faculty members, legal practitioners, policymakers, and students interested in global legal education.