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July 2025
Registration is now open for the 6th International Virtual Mediation Summer School
The popular annual mediation summer school is back with a full programme of online sessions. Hosted by the the CLA, the NIVAARAN-Mediators of the Supreme Court of India and the Singapore International Mediation Centre, the programme of 10 sessions will run from 31st July- 11th August. The Chief Justice of India Hon'ble Mr. Justice B.R.Gavai is the chief guest at the opening ceremony with a speaking faculty comprising Mediation exponents from across the Commonwealth. Open to all with an interest…
Find out more »August 2025
Register for the “Absence of corruption – a key requirement for the rule of law” Conference 2025 Hong Kong
🗓️Join our institutional partners The Hong Kong Bar Association and the World Justice Project at their 26th August in person conference on “Absence of corruption – a key requirement for the rule of law” 🔗Register on https://lnkd.in/e2Rgmf6v Share the experience of anti-corruption and rule of law in the Asia Pacific region. Date: 26th August 2025 Venue: Hong Kong Jockey Club Hall Programme: Download the full schedule here
Find out more »September 2025
Registration now open for the International Family Law Symposium in Nairobi, 2nd September
Join the International Academy of Family Lawyers, the CLA and the East Africa Law Society at an in person International Family Law Symposium in Nairobi on 2nd September. 27 experts from 15 jurisdictions will speak at this one day event, with the faculty including speakers from Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia and South Africa. DATE : Tuesday 2nd September 2025 TIME : 9.00 - 18.30 Nairobi EAT VENUE: The Trademark Hotel, Village Market, Nairobi REGISTRATION :https://icsevents.eventsair.com/iafl-nairobi/symreg/Site/Register The registration…
Find out more »Save the date for the PNG Continuing Legal Education Event: 2nd September 2025
Join the CLA at this continuing legal education event at the Crown Hotel Port Moresby on 2nd September. Open to all members of the judiciary, practicing lawyers and LTI students free of charge, the event is co- hosted with the PNG Centre for Judicial Excellence, the Law Society of Papua New Guinea, the PNG Women Lawyers Association, the Bar Association of Queensland and the PNGAus Partnership Whilst lawyers and LTI students are encouraged to attend in person, the event will…
Find out more »Voices Under Pressure: Defending Freedom of Expression for Lawyers and Journalists
The CLA and its partners the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative and the Law Society of England and Wales invite you to join them for a webinar on 9th September as they examine "Voices Under Pressure: Defending Freedom of Expression for Lawyers and Journalists", moderated by CLA President Steven Thiru. Webinar Overview The webinar marks the launch of collaborative research on the right of lawyers to freedom of expression, grounded in international legal standards (including the UN Basic Principles on the Role…
Find out more »November 2025
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Coalition for International Anti-Corruption Court present a webinar on “The International Anti-Corruption Court: To Be or Not To Be?”
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Coalition for International Anti-Corruption Court present a webinar on “The International Anti-Corruption Court: To Be or Not To Be?”, moderated by Diana Constantinide, Barrister specialising in International Criminal Law and Human Rights. Webinar Overview Calls for the creation of an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC) have gained momentum as corruption continues to undermine democracy, development, and the rule of law worldwide. But would such a court be an effective solution—or an impractical ambition? This webinar…
Find out more »The Commonwealth Lawyers Association Family Law Committee in Partnership with the Malaysian Bar present “Small Clients, Big Responsibilities; The Role of Lawyers in Child Representation”
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association Family Law Committee in partnership with the Malaysian Bar Council Family Law Committee invite you to join them for a webinar on 20th November as they examine: “Small Clients, Big Responsibilities; The Role of Lawyers in Child Representation”. Webinar Overview A heavy responsibility that goes beyond simply representing the voice of a child. To ensure that the process is child-centric and child-inclusive. To remain independent and to be able to furnish a report that would be…
Find out more »The Young Commonwealth Lawyers in Partnership with the Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers “How to Become an International Criminal Lawyer”
The YCLA in partnership with the Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers invite you to join them for a webinar on 27th November they examine: “How to Become an International Criminal Lawyer”, moderated by YCLA Immediate Past Co-Chair Siddharth Sijoria. Webinar Overview This webinar examines both the practical pathways and the guiding principles of a career in international criminal law. It will outline the key steps in academic preparation, professional experience, and institutional engagement, alongside the skills and networks essential for…
Find out more »December 2025
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association present “Collaborative Solutions for Climate Change: The Role of Professionals in Advancing Climate Justice in Brunei”
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association present a webinar on “Collaborative Solutions for Climate Change: The Role of Professionals in Advancing Climate Justice in Brunei”. Webinar Overview Brunei Darussalam, with its rich tropical rainforest and unique socio-economic landscape, faces distinct challenges in addressing climate change equitably. Climate justice—ensuring that climate action is fair, inclusive, and responsive to local contexts—is essential for sustainable development in the region. This webinar aims to bring together professionals from architecture, engineering, planning, and law to explore collaborative…
Find out more »Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales and the Human Rights Lawyers Association Annual Virtual Seminar: Advocacy & Strategy for Human Rights Defenders: Community, Communication & Collective Action on Thursday 11 December 2025
Join us for this year's BHRC x HRLA virtual seminar on 'Advocacy & Strategy for Human Rights Defenders', co-hosted by the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) and the Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA). The seminar will bring together human rights lawyers, development practitioners and civil society actors to reflect on and share strategies for creative, digital, innovative and unconventional forms of advocacy, communication and collective action that challenge repression and protect, defend and strengthen civic space.…
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