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CAJPLI is more than an academic exchange. It brings students from Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law and the National University of Singapore together to learn across jurisdictions, exchange perspectives and engage with legal ideas beyond the boundaries of their own classrooms.

During the inaugural programme, JSW Law students led sessions on the Bhutanese Legal System, Bhutanese Contract Law and Bhutanese Constitutional Law, while NUS students shared perspectives on the Singapore Legal System and Singapore Contract Law. Through these student-led sessions, participants had the opportunity not only to understand another jurisdiction, but also to reflect on their own legal systems through comparison and dialogue.

CAJPLI is envisioned as an ongoing collaboration between JSW Law and NUS. Future initiatives will continue to create a space for students to explore and discuss areas of law relevant to Bhutan and Singapore, including the evolving legal landscape of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) and emerging legal questions shaped by changing times. For JSW Law, initiatives such as CAJPLI reflect our broader commitment to peer learning, international academic engagement and creating meaningful opportunities for students to learn across jurisdictions and cultures.

“CAJPLI demonstrates the value of comparative and peer-based learning across jurisdictions. Beyond the academic exchange, it has fostered meaningful connections, cultural understanding and friendships that enrich the learning experience.” - Dema Lham, Assoc. Professor and Project Lead, CAJPLI by @jswlawschool

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Ahead of COP17 to the Convention on Biological Diversity, negotiators from across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) came together to strengthen regional coordination and negotiation capacity.

On 16–17 September 2026, JSW Law, ICIMOD, UNEP and the CBD Secretariat convened a two-day regional training workshop, bringing together CBD negotiators from across the region.

Through technical sessions, strategic discussions and practical negotiation exercises, participants strengthened their capacity and developed a clearer understanding of shared priorities, including resource mobilisation, the Programme of Work on Mountain Biodiversity, and stronger regional coordination. The discussions also highlighted the importance of keeping mountain biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and biodiversity finance central to the negotiations.

Helen Lansdowne, Assistant Dean of the Climate Change and Environmental Law Centre, JSW Law, participated with support from the Karuna Foundation. Five JSW Law students and two faculty members also participated with support from The Asia Foundation, gaining first-hand exposure to regional and international biodiversity negotiations.

The workshop strengthened the capacity of current negotiators while providing a valuable learning opportunity for the next generation of environmental law and policy professionals.

#CBD #KMGBF #COP17 #HinduKushHimalaya #JSWLaw @_icimod @unep @theasiafoundation @karunafoundation by @jswlawschool

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The JSW Law is hosting the Centre for Asian Legal Studies–Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law Peer Learning Initiative (CAJPLI), bringing together law students from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore, and JSW Law for a week of academic exchange and peer learning from 19 to 25 September 2026.
Established in 2025 as a student-led initiative, CAJPLI aims to promote direct knowledge exchange and academic collaboration between the two student communities. Six students from NUS will visit JSW Law, with ten JSW Law students participating in the programme.
The programme features student-led academic sessions on both Bhutanese and Singaporean law. JSW Law students will present on the Bhutanese legal system, Bhutanese contract law, and Bhutanese constitutional law, while NUS students will lead the CAJPLI workshop, “An Introduction to the Basics of Singapore Contract Law,” comprising seven sessions.
Through this exchange, students from both institutions will share knowledge, perspectives, and experiences while engaging with the legal systems of Bhutan and Singapore. The initiative reflects JSW Law’s commitment to peer learning, academic collaboration, and international engagement, while creating meaningful opportunities for students to learn from one another across jurisdictions.
This CAJPLI programme also marks the first initiative undertaken under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NUS and JSW Law, laying the foundation for continued academic exchange, collaboration, and engagement between the two institutions.@nus.law #CAJPLI #JSWLaw #NUS #PeerLearning #LegalEducation #AcademicExchange #SingaporeLaw #BhutanLaw #InternationalEngagement #LawStudents by @jswlawschool

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The Fifth Graduation Ceremony of JSW Law celebrated 27 graduates of the Class of 2026, marking the culmination of years of learning and the beginning of a greater responsibility to serve with Justice, Service, and Wisdom.

With this year’s graduation, 139 legal professionals have now graduated from JSW Law, marking another significant milestone in the School’s journey of developing legal professionals for Bhutan and beyond. This year also marked the first graduating cohort of the LLM/MLS in Climate Change and Environmental Law, with six graduates completing the programme.

The occasion was graced by the Honourable Prime Minister of Bhutan as the Chief Guest and Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, the Founding Honourable President of JSW Law, alongside members of the Governing Council, distinguished guests, faculty and staff, institutional partners, families, and well-wishers.

The Class of 2026 comprised 19 graduates from the five-year LL.B. programme, two from the PGDNL programme, and six from the LLM/MLS programme.

From Wisdom, through Service, to Justice.

At Sherab Lhakhang, the Shrine of Wisdom, the graduands received their Dhar and Manjushri Luung from His Eminence Tshogi Lopen Sangay Khandu and their Graduation Medals from the Honourable President. The journey continued to the JSW Kachen, where they took and signed the Oath of Service, before proceeding to the Justice Ceremony for the formal conferral of their degrees.

The ceremony also featured the presentation of the Mirror of Wisdom Award by the Honourable Prime Minister and a Commencement Address to the graduating class, followed by cultural performances celebrating Bhutanese heritage, gratitude, and togetherness.

Three stages. Three values. One calling—to carry knowledge into the world with wisdom, a commitment to justice, and a spirit of service.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026. May Wisdom guide your path, Justice shape your purpose, and Service define your journey. by @jswlawschool

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Bringing together perspectives on Buddhist traditions, governance and the rule of law, the JSW Law Research Centre today organised “Buddhism, Democracy and the Rule of Law,” an interactive international seminar held on campus.

The seminar brought together distinguished scholars from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark; the University of Vienna, Austria; the Universidad de Sevilla, Spain; Kyoto University, Japan; and the University of Otago, New Zealand. The scholars presented their current research to faculty and students of JSW Law and the Royal Academy.

The discussions explored how Buddhist traditions of governance have been translated into the institutions of the modern state, and how the older ideal of chos srid zung ’brel—the union of religion and politics—has been reinterpreted in this process. Presentations examined the limitations of viewing societies as following a single, linear transition from religion to secular rationality, particularly in non-Western contexts; the distinction drawn in the Constitution of Bhutan between Buddhism as the spiritual heritage of the nation and Buddhism as a matter of individual belief; and principles of governance found in a nineteenth-century treatise on the conduct of rulers, including the conditional nature of royal authority, equality before the law, and proportionality in punishment.

The seminar concluded with a comparative examination of the constitutional treatment of Buddhism in Bhutan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand, placing the discussions within a broader regional perspective.

The programme was attended by faculty and students of JSW Law and the Royal Academy, as well as representatives of the Druk Gyalpo’s Institute. It was supported by the University of Otago, New Zealand. by @jswlawschool

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JSW Law was honoured to welcome the Honourable Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, and her delegation to the School today.

The visit provided an opportunity to share JSW Law’s work in legal education, justice innovation and legal leadership, while exploring possibilities for academic exchange, knowledge sharing and greater regional engagement.

A key part of the programme was a presentation on the Wisdom Centre for Justice (WCJ), highlighting its vision and work in advancing citizen-centred justice, legal empowerment, justice innovation and knowledge exchange, strengthened through its partnership with UNDP Bhutan.

The programme also included an interactive session with JSW Law faculty and students, providing an opportunity for dialogue on legal education, leadership and the evolving role of law in building more accessible, responsive and inclusive justice systems.

The engagement further reflected JSW Law’s collaboration with UNDP Bhutan and UNICEF Bhutan in advancing people-centred and inclusive approaches to justice, including through initiatives supporting access to justice, child justice, capacity building and knowledge sharing.

The visit was a valued opportunity to exchange perspectives, share JSW Law’s institutional work, and foster stronger connections within the regional legal and academic community. by @jswlawschool

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22 August 2026: The 3rd Child Justice Summer School concluded, bringing six days of learning, dialogue and shared experiences focused on strengthening child-sensitive and child-centred justice.

Building professional capacity to ensure that every child in contact with the justice system is heard, respected and supported.

We extend our sincere appreciation to UNICEF Bhutan for its valued support and continued partnership.

“Justice that understands children is justice that serves them better.”

@unicef_bhutan by @jswlawschool

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The JSW Law held a New Appointment Ceremony this morning at Sherab Lhakhang, marking the formal assumption of new roles and responsibilities within the School. Karma Choden, Senior Lecturer and Programme Coordinator for the LL.B.,PGDNL Programme, has been appointed as Assistant Dean for Experiential Learning. The School also welcomed Jamyang Choden as External Relations Officer, Kinley Bidha as Assistant Research Officer, Kinga Zam as Assistant Programme Officer, and Choki Yuden as Assistant Student Services Officer. These appointments strengthen JSW Law’s leadership and institutional support across experiential learning, external relations, research and student services.
Tashi Delek and best wishes on your new appointments! by @jswlawschool

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A justice system is at its strongest when it protects the rights, dignity and best interests of every child.
With this vision, the JSW Law, in partnership with UNICEF Bhutan, commenced the 3rd Child Justice Summer School Programme today at JSW Law, Pangbisa.
Running from 17–22 August 2026, the programme brings together justice sector professionals with a shared goal: to strengthen a justice system that understands children, responds to their needs and protects their rights at every stage of the justice process.
The Summer School focuses on strengthening professional capacity in child-sensitive justice, child-centred communication, access to justice, restorative justice, diversion, rehabilitation and reintegration. Through practical learning, dialogue and shared experiences, participants will explore how these principles can be translated into practice.
The opening programme was joined by the Deputy Representative of UNICEF Bhutan, reflecting the shared commitment to advancing a justice system where every child is treated with dignity, heard with understanding and supported towards rehabilitation and reintegration.
@unicef_bhutan by @jswlawschool

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Happy Birthday, Your Royal Highness La! by @jswlawschool

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The JSW Law today hosted the inauguration of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (GDLS) at Sherab Lhakhang, welcoming the inaugural cohort of 15 students to a new programme jointly developed by JSW Law, the Judiciary of Bhutan, and the Desuung Skilling Programme (DSP).
The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Honourable Chief Justice of Bhutan as the Chief Guest and attended by members of the Judiciary of Bhutan, faculty and staff of JSW Law, representatives of the Desuung Skilling Programme (DSP), and the inaugural cohort of students.
The Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies is a focused, practice-oriented graduate programme designed for bachelor's degree holders seeking careers in legal support within the judiciary. The programme equips students with a strong foundation in legal principles, court procedures, legal research, drafting, professional ethics, and bilingual legal communication in English and Dzongkha.
Through its practice-oriented curriculum, the programme prepares graduates to interpret legal materials, engage effectively with court processes, and support judicial and administrative functions with professionalism, discipline, and integrity. It provides a clear pathway from undergraduate study to applied legal practice, producing competent and practice-ready graduates equipped to serve as law clerks.
The inauguration of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies marks an important milestone in the collaboration between JSW Law, the Judiciary of Bhutan, and the Desuung Skilling Programme to strengthen graduate legal education and support the evolving needs of Bhutan's justice sector. by @jswlawschool

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Associate Professor Dema Lham, is among the authors of *Principles of Criminal Law: A Treatise on the Penal Code of Bhutan*, recently published in its Revised First Edition under the JSW Law Publishing Series.

Co-authored with Stanley Yeo (National University of Singapore), Wing-Cheong Chan (Singapore Management University), Michael Hor (Hong Kong University), and Irene Morgan, and Neil Morgan (University of Western Australia), the revised edition builds on the original work published in 2024. The volume provides a comprehensive commentary on the Penal Code of Bhutan, examining the general principles of criminal responsibility, major offences, and sentencing provisions. It also incorporates recent legal developments, updated scholarship, and recommendations for legislative reform.

Designed as a valuable resource for judges, legal practitioners, lawmakers, scholars, and students, the publication contributes to a deeper understanding of Bhutan’s criminal law and supports ongoing discussions on legal reform.

This marks Dema’s second published book. Her first, *Criminal Defences under the Penal Code of Bhutan*, was co-authored with Professor Stanley Yeo and has served as an important reference on criminal defences under Bhutanese law.

The publication represents a significant contribution to legal scholarship and research and reflects JSW Law’s continued commitment to supporting faculty research that enriches legal education and contributes to the development of Bhutan’s legal system. by @jswlawschool

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