Overview

Sharda School of Law, Sharda University is organising Training-of-Trainers on Trauma-informed Clinical Legal Education: Enhancing Student Well-being and Client-centred Practice, with the support of Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE) from 21-25 October 2026 at Block 7, Sharda University.

The Training-of-Trainers (ToT) on Trauma-Informed Clinical Legal Education seeks to strengthen the capacity of clinical legal educators, legal aid practitioners and faculty supervisors to integrate trauma-informed and psychologically responsive approaches into clinical teaching, supervision and client engagement. The five-day programme combines experiential learning, reflective practice, practical simulations and curriculum development to equip participants with tools that can be adapted and replicated within their own institutions.

Objectives of Event

  1. To enhance understanding of trauma and its implications for legal education, client engagement and access to justice.
  2. To develop competencies in trauma-informed supervision, reflective practice and student well-being support.
  3. To strengthen client-centred interviewing, counselling and communication skills.
  4. To equip participants with practical strategies to recognise and address secondary traumatic stress, burnout and compassion fatigue.
  5. To develop a replicable training curriculum and resource toolkit for law schools, legal aid clinics and community justice programmes.
  6. To build a regional network of educators and practitioners committed to trauma-informed and socially responsive Clinical Legal Education.

Convener Details

Patrons-in-Chief:

  • Shri P. K. Gupta, Hon’ble Chancellor, Sharda University
  • Shri Y. K. Gupta, Hon’ble Pro-Chancellor, Sharda University
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sibaram Khara, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Sharda University

Patrons:

  • Prof. (Dr.) Rhishikesh Dave, Dean, Sharda School of Law
  • Prof. (Dr.) Tarkesh Molia, HoD, Sharda School of Law

Co-ordinators:

Organizing Committee:

  • Ms. Vidisha Joshi, Assistant Professor, Sharda School of Law
  • Dr. Mansi Shukla, Assistant Professor, Sharda School of Law
  • Mr. Sameer Sonker, Psychologist, Sharda School of Law

Speaker Details:

  • Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal, Dean, School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies, NFSU, Delhi Campus
  • Prof. Ajay Kumar Pandey, Professor & Executive Director, Clinical Programmes, Jindal Global Law School, O. P. Jindal Global University
  • Prof. (Dr.) Anviti Gupta, Dean, Sharda School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sharda University
  • Prof. (Dr.) Rhishikesh Dave, Dean, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University
  • Dr. Priya Bhatnagar, Assistant Professor, Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi
  • Mr. Rohit Sharma, Founder, All for Law and Awaaz Leadership Labs
  • Mr. Sameer Sonker, Psychologist, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University