Giving Visit Campus Apply Now Library
Menu Students Staff Search

JSW Law Celebrates 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Great Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck

Home

Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law (JSW Law), the only Law School in Bhutan is named after His Majesty the Great Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The Law School adopts qualities of His Majesty the King—Justice, Service and Wisdom as our vision and core values. Our aim is to instill these qualities in our students through our academic programs and research initiatives.

In our perpetual gratitude to His Majesty the Fourth King, and in our efforts to support His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgayel Wangchuck and the Government of Bhutan’s vision and initiatives, JSW Law is initiating series of programmes and activities in celebration of the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King in collaboration with our partners.

WISDOM FOR THE FUTURE – FOR A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD

To educate our students and Bhutanese citizens at large, JSW Law in collaboration with the Office of Prime Minister and the Cabinet, launched the “WISDOM FOR THE FUTURE: JIGME SINGYE WANGCHUCK TALK SERIES” on 22 October 2024. As the father of Gross National Happiness, Bhutan’s Constitution, and Democracy, His Majesty is also a true and passionate environmentalist of our time. Throughout his reign, he prioritized ensuring the well-being of the Bhutanese people through free access to education and health, promoting social security, sustainable development, and enhancing citizen’s participation in decision-making. This Talk Series will bring global leaders to Bhutan to share their thoughts and experiences on these areas to amplify the contribution His Majesty made to the world as a global thinker and selfless leader.

For the Inaugural Series, JSW Law invited Nobel Peace Laureate Mr. Kailash Satyarthi to talk on “Right to our Education for our Children in the 21st Century.” The Series was attended by the Honourable President of the Law School, Cabinet Ministers, Members of the Parliament, Justices and judges from the Judiciary, and many other participants representing different sectors.

JSW Law will host a few more series leading up to the 11th of November 2025, after that, JSW Law will host this Talk Series once every year on 11th November. 

read more

WISDOM CENTRE FOR JUSTICE

In celebration of the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King, to support His Majesty the King’s vision of the Diamond Strategy, JSW Law in collaboration with the Justice Sector, has launched Wisdom Centre for Justice (WCJ). WCJ will not only function as the Secretariat Office of the Justice Sector but also play a leading role in facilitating research for justice sector development, and supporting in human resources capacity development of the Justice Sector to support His Majesty’s vision of strengthening democracy, creating an agile and responsive legal system, improving laws and building capable citizenry to serve the nation, its people, and the economy. 

LLM/MLS IN CLIMATE CHANGE & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Coinciding with the launch of the Wisdom for the Future Series, JSW Law launched LLM/MLS in Climate Change and Environmental Law for students from around the world. This program will bring in international experts and scholars to teach various courses relating to international climate change and environmental law. Gross National Happiness and Law will be taught as a capstone course of the program—showcasing Bhutan’s leadership in sustainability inspired by the foresight and visionary leadership of His Majesty the Fourth King. In collaboration with our partners, JSW Law will provide a few scholarships to deserving students from South Asia (Bhutan and India).

JSW Law will welcome students in August 2025

read more

SONGS OF PRAISES

His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan is revered for his simplicity, compassion and selfless service to the nation and his people. His Majesty the Fourth King’s wisdom and foresight have not only shaped Bhutan’s unique path but also offered invaluable lessons for the international community. Therefore, the world can stand to benefit from the recognition of His Majesty as a true representation of a transformative and farsighted leader: