The Faculty of Law, University of Colombo 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 of 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 insights into the significance of legal research. Distinguished luminaries from the legal community, including Justice Janak de Silva of the Supreme Court , Emeritus Professor G.L. Peiris, President’s Counsel Mr. Jagath Wickramanayake, 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. This occasion drew an impressive gathering of over 850 participants, representing law departments from various state universities such as Peradeniya Law Department, Jaffna Law Department, Open University, 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.
