Young Commonwealth Lawyers in partnership with the African Law Students’ Association Virtual Conference – “Comparative Legal Traditions and Modern Legal Practice”
🌍 Join the Conversation. Connect Across the Commonwealth. Shape the Future of Law.
The Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association (YCLA) is proud to present its 3rd Virtual Conference, hosted in partnership with the African Law Students’ Association.
This year’s theme, “Comparative Legal Traditions and Modern Legal Practice,” will bring together emerging lawyers and law students from across the Commonwealth for an inspiring exchange of ideas, perspectives, and professional experiences.
Expect engaging discussions, diverse viewpoints, and meaningful opportunities to connect with fellow young legal professionals from different jurisdictions. Each interactive session is designed to encourage participation, collaboration, and the strengthening of the Commonwealth’s enduring bond of legal fraternity.
✨ Whether you’re looking to expand your legal horizons, share your voice, or build international connections, this conference is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic global legal community.
📢 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation.
DATE : Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th May 2026
This is free to all irrespective of CLA membership status
*Attendance certificates given on request*
START/FINISH TIME :
13th May 2026 14th May 2026
12.00 am Kingston-4.00 am Kingston 8.00 am Kingston-12.00 pm Kingston
1.00 am Nassau-5.00 pm Nassau 9.00 am Nassau-1.00 pm Nassau
5.00 am London-9.00 am London 1.00 pm London-5.00 pm London
6.00 am Abuja-10.00 am Abuja 2.00 pm Abuja-6.00 pm Abuja
7.00 am Lusaka-11.00 am Lusaka 3.00 pm Lusaka-7.00 pm Lusaka
8.00 am Nairobi-12.00 pm Nairobi 4.00 pm Nairobi-8.00 pm Nairobi
10.30 am India-2.30 am India 6.30 pm India- 10.30 pm India
1.00 pm Malaysia-5.00 pm Malaysia 9.00 pm Malaysia-1.00 am Malaysia
3.00 pm PNG-7.00 pm PNG 11.00 pm PNG-3.00 am PNG
| 13th May | 13th May | 14th May | 14th May |
| Opening – 5.00 am BST |
President Steven Thiru | Opening – 1.00 pm BST |
Immediate Past President Peter Maynard KC |
| Welcoming remarks – 5.00 am BST |
YCLA Co-Chair Tony Lau and Vice President of ALSA Wisdom Takyi Gyan | Welcoming remarks – 1.00 pm BST |
YCLA Co-Chair Mariam Gagi and President of ALSA Chemutai Leonard Chemleo |
| “AI & Privacy Regulations Across the Commonwealth: Convergence or Fragmentation?” | Ong Johnson | “From Uncertainty to Clarity: Mastering Compliance and Governance Early in Practice” | Quinton Newcomb |
| “Let’s debate: what’s the Relationship between arbitration and insolvency and different jurisdictions implications?” | Sapna Jhangiani KC | “Understanding Fraud in Practice: A young lawyer’s guide on detection and response” | Lloydette Bai-marrow
Michael Polak |
| “Past, Present and Future of legal Practise” | Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN | “What does the public interest mean? What is the role of the Government in advancing public interest?” | Attorney General of Northern Ireland, Dame Brenda King |