[CALS] Virtual Roundtables on Asian Law – “Cultural Competence in Legal Education and Legal Practice”

On 26 January 2024, the Centre for Asian Legal Studies (CALS) hosted a Virtual Roundtable on Asian Law (ViRAL) session, exploring the theme of “Cultural Competence in Legal Education and Legal Practice.” The session featured insightful presentations from speakers, including Associate Professor Pooja Parmar from the University of Victoria, Associate Professor Richard Wu from the University of Hong Kong, and Associate Professor Helena Whalen-Bridge from the National University of Singapore. The session fostered a rich discussion, with each speaker delving into the nuances of cultural competence and how they shape the focus of legal ethics education in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Canada. During the Q&A session, the speakers further shared their thoughts on how to strengthen cultural awareness and legal ethics through legal mentorship and professional trainings.