Academic Conclave | We & The Law Schools | NLU Delhi | Register by 2nd March 2026

Academic Conclave | We & The Law Schools | NLU Delhi | Register by 2nd March 2026

We & The Law Schools: Conversations That Matter

National Law University Delhi invites law teachers, scholars, and academic leaders to the Academic Conclave – We & The Law Schools, under the aegis of the National Academy of Law Teachers (NALT).

Date & Venue: 27 March 2026, National Law University Delhi
Themes: Research Quality, Ethics, Pedagogy, and Academic Leadership

About NLU Delhi:

Established in 2008 under the National Law University Act, 2007, NLU Delhi has emerged as a premier institution of legal education and research. Ranked consistently 2nd in the NIRF Law Category, the University has produced distinguished scholars, including three Rhodes Scholars.

With its innovative curriculum, NLUD bridges theory and practice, fostering constitutional values, interdisciplinary research, and a spirit of social responsibility. Its offerings range from B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) to LL.M., Ph.D., and Diploma programmes, designed to nurture pioneers of change in law and society.

About NALT:

The National Academy of Law Teachers (NALT) was established to strengthen teaching and research in law and allied social sciences. It promotes innovative pedagogy, curriculum development, and faculty training across India, ensuring quality and integrity in legal education.

Why “We & The Law Schools”?

The title reflects ownership and responsibility. Law schools are shaped daily by their teachers, who face challenges of publishing, teaching rigorously, securing funding, and staying socially relevant.

This conclave creates a safe, reflective space for faculty to pause, debate, and recalibrate. It emphasizes:

• Honest conversations on research quality vs. publication counts
• Pedagogical innovation without performance anxiety
• Faculty well-being, burnout, and academic integrity
• Building a community of legal academics rooted in responsibility and intellectual honesty

Vision & Objectives:

The conclave aims to:

• Engage law teachers in rigorous dialogue on research ethics, pedagogy, and leadership
• Share practical strategies for publishing in reputed journals
• Reflect on classroom authority, empathy, and student engagement
• Address faculty workload and burnout
• Build a network of academics who think deeply and act responsibly

Format & Participation:

• Interactive panels with short provocation papers instead of long speeches
• Closed-door faculty-only sessions for candid dialogue
• Roles: Presenter, Discussant, Moderator, Participant
• Open to law faculty across Delhi NCR – full-time, part-time, ad-hoc, or visiting

Editors of reputed journals and senior scholars will join as mentors, offering perspective and practical advice.

Panel Themes:

1. Navigating Legal Research & Scholarship – Quality, Ethics, and Impact
2. Reimagining the Law Classroom – Pedagogy, Technology, and Student Agency
3. Mentorship & Collaboration – Building Future-Ready Legal Professionals

Submission Guidelines:

• Word Limit: 500 words (exclusive of footnotes)
• Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.15 spacing, justified
• Footnotes: OSCOLA
• Deadline: 2nd March 2026
• Notification of acceptance: 9th March 2026
• Payment confirmation: 12th March 2026

Register via Google Form Link:

Registration:

• Fee: ₹500 (convenience contribution, may be waived if needed)
• Includes lunch, tea, and snacks
• Certificates for all participants
• Target: 200+ law teachers

Organising Committee:

• Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai, Vice Chancellor & Senior Professor, NLU Delhi
• Dr. Garima Tiwari, Associate Professor of Law, NLU Delhi
• Ms. Vibhuti Sharma, Academic Fellow, NLU Delhi

Why Attend?

This conclave is not about applause but about substance. It promises:

• Usable guidance on research and publishing
• Real classroom strategies
• Policy suggestions shaped by practitioners
• A lasting faculty network built on honesty and respect
• Tangible outputs – an edited volume or policy brief

Contact Details:

E-mail: nalt@nludelhi.ac.in

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