June 2026
AI, Human Rights & The Rule of Law Training Day
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association is proud to support the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) and the UNESCO Network of Experts on AI and the Rule of Law for their upcoming training initiative at Inner Temple, London and online on Saturday 20 June 2026, on ‘AI, Human Rights & The Rule of Law’. This event will examine the transformative potential and risks associated with the use of AI, with particular attention to its impact on human rights, access…
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Save the Date | Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference 2026
31 July – 2 August 2026 | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India The Commonwealth Lawyers Association invites you to Jaipur for the Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference (CPMC) 2026 — a landmark gathering dedicated to advancing Peace Mediation as a civilised, constructive, and future-oriented pathway to resolving disputes, from the family unit to the global stage. Under the theme “Peace Mediation and the Rule of Law,” and aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 — Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions — the Conference…
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Save the Date — Papua New Guinea Continuing Legal Education 2026
Mark your calendar for Tuesday 1 September, and join us in person at the Crown Hotel, Port Moresby for a premier Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event. Hosted by the CLA in collaboration with leading legal institutions, this is where Papua New Guinea’s legal minds connect, sharpen, and lead. Who should attend?Judiciary members, practicing lawyers, and LTI students — all welcome, all free of charge. Attend your way:Be there in person for the full experience, or join via live stream from…
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SAVE THE DATE! Join the CLA in Kigali for the Africa Legal Forum
📢 Save the Date 🌏 Africa Legal Forum 2026 📅 28th -30th October 2026 📍 The Serena Hotel, Kigali The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), in partnership with the Rwanda Bar Association (RBA) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, is pleased to announce the Africa Legal Forum 2026, taking place on 28–30 October 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. Conference Theme Under the theme “Recent Developments in Corporate, Commercial and Family Law,” this in-person conference will bring together lawyers, judges, academics, regulators…
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25th Commonwealth Law Conference 2027 Darwin
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association is pleased to announce that the 25th Commonwealth Law Conference (CLC) will take place in Darwin from 9–13 May 2027. This premier event will unite legal professionals, academics, and policymakers from across the Commonwealth to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the legal landscape. Expect a dynamic programme packed with keynote speeches, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, all designed to spark collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Against the backdrop of Darwin’s unique cultural and environmental setting,…
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