Programs organized by the Centre
Second Summer School on Access to Justice for Children
JSW Law, in collaboration with UNICEF Bhutan, has commenced the Second Summer School on Access to Justice for Children at the campus in Pangbisa.
Building on the experience and positive feedback from the first Summer School held in August 2024, this year’s program brings together 25 participants from key child justice institutions, including the Judiciary, the Office of the Attorney General, the PEMA Secretariat, and Nashoen Lamtoen.
Over the next two weeks, participants will engage in a structured and immersive learning program aimed at strengthening child-sensitive practices within Bhutan’s justice system. The curriculum explores critical themes such as:
• The child’s journey from arrest to adjudication
• The principle of the best interests of the child
• Child-centric lawyering
• Trauma-informed care and child psychology
• Restorative justice
Interactive learning methods—such as role plays, case studies, storytelling, and a moot court—will support the practical application of concepts. The program also includes field visits and team-building activities to promote peer exchange and collaboration.
Faculty member and program coordinator Professor Dema Lham noted, “The Summer School continues to offer a valuable space for learning, reflection, and building a network of professionals committed to making justice more responsive to children’s needs.”
JSW Law extends sincere thanks to UNICEF Bhutan for the continued partnership and support, and to all participating institutions for enabling the participation of their staff and for contributing to the shared goal of advancing access to justice for children in Bhutan.
Foundational Practice Legal Training
The week-long Foundational Practice Legal Training for government lawyers from the OAG, ministries, and agencies including the Bar Council began today at JSW Law.
The opening session was attended by Commissioner Dasho Lobzang Dorji from the Royal Civil Service Commission, along with officials from OAG and JSW Law. Over the next five days, participants will explore key topics such as statutory interpretation, legal research, arbitration, procurement law, and emerging technologies in legal practice.
Capacity-building training
The JSW Law’s Wisdom Centre for Justice, in partnership with UNDP Bhutan, commenced a two-day capacity-building training today at the JSW Law campus.
The opening session was graced by H.E. Franck Viault, Minister Counsellor and Head of Cooperation at the Delegation of the European Union to India and Bhutan, virtually and Mr Khurshid Alam, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP Bhutan, in person.
The training brings together participants from the Justice Sector, Universal Periodic Review (UPR) focal points, and the UNCRPD Task Force to deepen their understanding of United Nations mechanisms and enhance national reporting processes, with a particular focus on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
This initiative is part of the EU-funded project, Strengthening People-Centric and Inclusive Access to Justice.
JSW Law has begun its Third Undergraduate Summer School Programme.
The programme brings together 25 students from universities in Singapore, India, and Bhutan for two weeks of focused legal study and cultural exchange.
In partnership with the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law and the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, students are enrolled in two of the following three intensive courses:
Constitutionalism in Asia
Crime Victims: National and International Justice
Comparative International Arbitration Law
In addition to classes, students will visit key sites in Thimphu and Punakha to learn more about Bhutan’s legal system and culture.