IBA Academic Forum 2025

7 Nov 2025 University of Toronto , Toronto, Canada

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A conference presented by the IBA Academic and Professional Development Committee

The Academic Forum will offer academic and legal-practice focused perspectives on current global challenges, and how future and current legal professionals can be best prepared to respond to these via legal education and professional development initiatives. 
 
This year’s event has the theme of Lawyers and Leaders for a Changing World and includes excellent networking opportunities, lunch and a closing drinks reception. 

The event will feature the following topical panel sessions:

  • The changing international legal order 
  • AI and legal education
  • Preparing lawyers for the changing world