2024 ALSA CONFERENCE
ALSA Conference is an annual event that is organized by ALSA International that serves as a platform for its members of law students, legal professionals and scholars across Asia to exchange ideas, enhance knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions on socio-legal issues. For the first time ever, the conference will be hosted in Brunei Darussalam from the 25th of January 2024 until 29th of January 2024.
- Deadline: 28 December 2023
THEME: EMBRACING DIVERSITY OF ASIA LAW, CULTURE & IDENTITY
In 2024, the event will be focusing on the theme “Embracing Diversity of Asia: Law, Culture, and Identity”. It will comprise both academic and non-academic sessions. The academic sessions will explore topics such as “Rights and Freedoms under Shariah Law” and “How Culture Shapes Our Laws”, among others, to provide insights into its distinctive dual legal system. To align with this theme, the non-academic sessions will involve cultural visits that shed light on Brunei’s unique identity and rich historical heritage.
ACADEMIC SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
Plenary Session
Featuring a keynote address on the “Significance of Culture in Shaping Our Laws” by a distinguished Guest of Honor, this session explores the interplay between legal systems and culture, providing insights into their dynamic relationship.
Panel Speaker Session
In this forum-like session, legal experts delve into legal systems from both legal and cultural perspectives. Delegates gain valuable insights on “Rights and Freedoms under Shariah Law” and the “Influence of Customary Law in Contemporary Legal Systems.”
Alumni Sharing Session
Distinguished ALSA Alumni share their journeys, experiences, and the link between ALSA participation and their legal careers, focusing on “Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future: From ALSA to a Legal Practitioner.”
Open Thoughts Session
Delegates engage in group discussions analyzing various legal issues through a socio-legal lens, covering areas such as Customary Law & Shariah Law. They will then produce position papers addressing unique legal systems and cultures.
Mock Governing Council Meeting
A simulated version of the Governing Council Meeting, where delegates represent National Chapters, discussing ALSA matters based on ALSA’s Constitution and Book of Guidelines. Delegates vote on issues at hand, mimicking a real Governing Council Meeting.
NON-ACADEMIC SESSION
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we delve into the captivating beauty of Brunei. Join us on a journey through the Brunei-Muara District, where history and modernity blend seamlessly, and be enchanted by the natural wonders of the Temburong District. You will have the opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage and lush landscapes that make Brunei a hidden gem in Southeast Asia.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Amalina Ghani
ALSA Alumni,
ALSA Alumni Sharing Session Speaker
Nabilah Zainal Abidin
Senior Associate at Yusof Halim & Partners
ALSA Alumni Sharing Session Speaker
Sheikh Wa'ez
ALSA Alumni
Moderator in ALSA Alumni Sharing Session
On Hung Zheng
Partner at CCW Partnership
Speaker in Panel Speaker Session
Shahyzul Rahman
Senior Partner at LZ
Hussain & Co.
Speaker in Panel Speaker Session
Hamizah Manshor
Legal Associate at LZ Hussain & Co.
Judge in ALSA Open Thoughts Session
Rajali Aji
Assistant Lecturer at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University Judge in ALSA Open Thoughts Session
Haji Mohammad Ifwat
ALSA Alumni
Judge in ALSA Open Thoughts Session
OUR SPONSORS
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Frequently Asked
Questions
What are the registration fees, and what do they cover?
Early Bird Registration: USD 350 (1st December – 10th December 2023)
Regular Registration: USD 375 (11th December – 28th December 2023)
The registration covers the accommodation, transport and the activities throughout the 5 day conference.
Can I explore Brunei during the conference?
Yes, of course. You will be able to explore Brunei during the non-academic session as well as during your free time.
What is the dress code for the conference?
Smart Casual and a blazer for the academic sessions. The rest of the time you can wear any uniform that you find comfortable as long as it is appropriate (covering the body). Details are available in the information booklet that has been sent to your emails.
What should I do if I have specific dietary restrictions or allergies?
Please alert your national chapter representative as well as the liason officers that have been assigned to you, know regarding this matter.