Practicability of Clinical Legal Education in India- An Overview

Abstract

In India, Clinical Legal Education has been a significant part of legal education. The concept is fast expanding across the globe also. The Clinical Legal Education is necessary to bridge a gap between theory and practice. Various attempts were made in India, to have a sound and efficient clinical legal education program. But the all ended in vein due to the lack of forethought by the authorities. The aim of this article is to know the various types of Clinical legal Education, its necessity in curriculum and current initiatives and practices in Indian Clinical Legal Education.

Key words: Clinical legal education, Legal aid, Social Justice, and the Reforms