The education and training of lawyers, judges and civil servants is of increasing importance around the world. This five-day seminar addresses recent developments in legal education for the range of those involved in delivering legal services, from law students to judges and senior law officers.

Modern teaching methods emphasise the importance of vocational training to equip those who perform legal roles with the necessary skills and knowledge for the job. The seminar looks at clinical teaching, human rights programmes, experiential learning and other practical approaches to learning – as well as how to plan classes and evaluate progress. Participants are asked to share their experiences and put into practice the issues addressed during the seminar. An experienced and distinguished team of speakers and facilitators from the UK, Asia, Africa and the USA is assembled to provide the widest and most informed presentations. The main topics include:

• designing programmes to suit training needs
• panel sessions on training for law teachers, lawyers and judges
• approaches to effective assessment
• organising and running clinics
• delivering vocational courses for trainee lawyers
• clinical experiences in India, Africa, the USA and the UK
• planning legal education research
• learning law by working in the community
• The seminar will include visits to leading law schools to observe modern teaching methods in action.

Participant profile
The seminar is intended for all those interested in the development of legal expertise, including academics, lawyers, judges, policy framers, civil servants, court officers, human rights NGO staff, community activists and educationalists. Participants are expected to have an interest in developing legal services, whether for particular sectors or for a wider range of community interests. By drawing upon the wide variety of legal roles amongst participants, it is hoped that all the major areas of legal education and training will be covered.