Shillong, Sept 24: The All-India Law Graduate Conclave 2026 commenced on Thursday (Sept 24) at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), bringing together a large number of law graduates, legal academics, practitioners and distinguished guests from across the country.
The inaugural session was held at the Central Auditorium of USTM, marking the beginning of a national platform for meaningful dialogue on legal education. The event will feature a diverse range of competitions, including the 3rd and the largest Moot Court Competition, Judgment Writing, Extempore Speech, Law Quiz, Debate and Crime Scene Investigation Competitions.
The inaugural session was graced by Brening A. Sangma, Minister of Border Areas Development Department, Home (Civil Defence and Home Guards) Department, Excise Department Government of Meghalaya, SP. Mahanta, Chairman, Meghalaya State Bar Council, Shillong, Meghalaya, Prof. GD. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, USTM, Prof. Subhram Rajkhowa, Professor Emeritus, USTM, Padma Shri Dr. Sarbeswar Sahariya, Pro Vice Chancellor, USTM; Prof. (Dr.) A.C. Kataki, Director, Medical Administration, P.A. Sangma International Medical College & Hospital; Dr. Anurekha Goswami, Dean, University School of Law and Research (USLR), USTM; and Pawan Agarwal, Social Worker & CEO, Datamation, along with faculty members, legal professionals, delegates and students from across the country.
Addressing the gathering, Brening Sangma said, “The legal profession carries a great responsibility towards society and the nation. Conclaves such as this provide young law graduates with an opportunity to exchange ideas, broaden their understanding and prepare themselves to contribute meaningfully to the justice system. I am happy to see participants from across the country coming together at USTM for this important platform.”
The Conclave has brought together participations from almost 100 colleges from different parts of the country, providing them with an opportunity to interact with legal professionals, academicians and policymakers and to deliberate on contemporary issues concerning the legal profession.
The valedictory session scheduled to be held on September 26 will be graced by Justice B. R Gavai, Former Chief Justice of India; Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court; along with many other legal luminaries.
An official statement said that established in 2011, the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is the first state private university in the field of Science and Technology in North East India.
The University was accredited with an ‘A Grade’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its first cycle of assessment in 2021 and ranked among the top 200 universities by NIRF. The USTM said it remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement, while promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and regional development.
