Upcoming Events and Initiatives

Asia Fair Trial Practices Roundtable

The Asia Fair Trial Practices Roundtable is an ongoing initiative that fosters dialogue, collaboration, and innovation to enhance the region’s fair and just legal systems. 

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Date: 28 Nov 2024

Platform:  Virtually via Zoom

2024 Access to Justice Exchange

The Access to Justice Exchange (A2JX) will take place in conjunction with the Global Forum during the week of November 2024, hosted by PILnet, a Asia Pro Bono Consortium member. Join us at the Access to Justice Exchange, scheduled just before and after the Forum.

Date: November 2024

Location:  Bangkok, Thailand

Annual Social Justice Play

Experience a powerful blend of theater and social impact with our annual social justice play. This event raises awareness about access to justice in our community. In partnership with the Gate Theater, we present compelling narratives that educate, inspire, and bring diverse audiences together. Join us in this meaningful journey towards justice and equity.

Play: Hangman by A.W. Richardson Esq.

Date: 27 -30 Nov 2024

Venue: AUA Language School, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2025 Events and Initiatives

2025 Asia CLE Mock Sentencing Hearing Workshop and Event

As a means to support and strengthen the value of the rule of law, fair trial and access to justice in the region, BABSEACLE, along with many of its justice sector partners, will be organizing the 2025 Asia CLE Mock Sentencing Hearing Workshops and Event. This virtual legal training will provide a platform for potential legal practitioners from many countries throughout Asia, in order to improve their legal skills, the substantive legal knowledge and strengthen their appreciation of fair trial, access to justice and Rule of Law principle.

Year: 2025

Platform: Virtually via Zoom

3rd Asia Clinical Legal Education (CLE) Conference

The Asia CLE Conference is an engaging event dedicated to enhancing Clinical Legal Education (CLE) programs. Explore a variety of models and methods aimed at strengthening clinical legal education and improving access to justice. The conference features interactive sessions, workshops, and strategic planning discussions, providing participants with valuable insights and practical strategies.

Date: 15 - 17 May 2025

Location:  Kathmandu, Nepal

13th Asia Pro Bono Conference and Access to Justice Exchange

The conference organized by a network consortium from throughout Asia and globally, is the largest annual gathering of persons supporting and engaged in access to justice, pro bono and public interest law in Asia.

The APBC will be an opportunity to share experiences, advocacies, and ideas not only among Asians but to learn as well from experts, practitioners, and policymakers from other regions of the world.

Date: APBC 3 - 5 October 2025

Location:  Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia