Institutionalizing CLE in Laos Through Curriculum Integration and Network Collaboration

Speakers

Souliyanh Lounchantha, Head of department of Business Law and formal the Director of the Clinical Legal Education Center, National University of Lao Faculty of Law and Political Science (FLP)

Keophila Anouvong, Vice director of the Clinical Legal Education Center, National University of Lao Faculty of Law and Political Science (FLP)

Noulat Soulivong, Director of the Clinical Legal Education (CLE) Program, National Institute of Justice Laos

Khammai Vonchalern, Director of the Clinical Legal Education (CLE) Program, Faculty of Law and Administration, Champasak University, Laos

Session Description

This session explores how Clinical Legal Education (CLE) is being institutionalized in Laos through the integration of CLE course into law faculty curricula and the development of collaborative CLE networks. The session will highlight progress, lessons learned, and forward-looking strategies to ensure CLE becomes a sustainable part of the legal education landscape. Participants will engage in practical discussion about embedding CLE academically while building the stakeholder relationships and systems needed for long-term success.