The Future of Legal Education in India: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Legal Studies.

Abstract

The prime objective of legal education is to foster justice and equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in diverse fields within a constantly evolving society. Law, being an interdisciplinary field of study that impacts the standing of the legal profession directly, must therefore, entail high quality education, research, training, and practice in cross-disciplinary fields. As a resilient system of legal education underpins the foundation for a robust legal system, law schools are responsible for providing high-quality, integrative legal education that prepares future legal professionals to effectively cope up with the challenges of emerging areas of law. Over the years, the legal profession has successfully drawn highly qualified and talented individuals. However, the benefits of interdisciplinary approaches have been slow to permeate legal education, creating the need for an adaptive and innovative academic approach to prepare future lawyers to comprehend new and emerging domains. The future of legal education is dynamic and enriching due to its integration with and adoption of interdisciplinary domains that enhance the quality of legal study and efficacy of legal practice.