Inauguration of Undergraduate Legal Research Conference 2024, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo
The Faculty of Law, University of Colombo proudly marked a historic milestone with the inauguration of its premiere Undergraduate Legal Research Conference. This groundbreaking event was held on March 27, 2024, at the Law Faculty Auditorium as a collaborative effort between the Faculty of Law at the University of Colombo, the Centre for Studies of Human Rights, the Legal Research Unit of the Faculty of Law, and the Research Unit of the Thulawa Association, the Undergraduates’ Official Publication. The inauguration featured a Panel Discussion following a Workshop, aimed at providing undergraduates with essential insights into the significance of legal research. Distinguished luminaries from the legal community, including Justice His Lordship Justice Janak de Silva, Emeritus Professor G.L. Peiris, Mr. Jagath Wickramanayake, President’s Counsel and Dr. Thusitha Abeysekara, contributed to the discussion, moderated by Mr. Prasantha Lal De Alwis, President’s Counsel. Following the Panel Discussion, the workshop was conducted by Dr. Dilini Pathirana, Coordinator of the Legal Research Unit, offering practical guidance on ‘How to Do a Research’. This momentous occasion drew an impressive gathering of over 850 participants, representing law departments from various state universities such as Departmentof Law University of Peradeniya, Department of Law University of Jaffna, Department of Law Open University of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Law College, as well as undergraduates from non-state universities. It represents a significant step forward in Sri Lankan Legal Education, promoting inclusivity among both state and non-state universities.
