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Teaching Justice: Legal Education, Human Rights And Law's Role In Social Transformation.Ep24

Teaching Justice: Legal Education, Human Rights And Law's Role In Social Transformation. Dr. Laura Lisita. Ep24 In this episode of The Solomon Atah Podcast, Dr. Laura Lisita joins the conversation to reflect on the evolving role of law in African societies at the intersection of human rights, education, and governance. Drawing from her experience in legal scholarship, teaching, and academic leadership, the discussion examines how legal systems are responding to social change, digital transformation, and shifting global norms. The episode places particular focus on children’s rights in the digital age, the future of legal education, and the challenges of translating international human rights standards into local socio-legal realities. With reflections grounded in Rwanda and broader African contexts, this conversation offers a forward-looking perspective on law as a social institution. WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS Law is no longer confined to courtrooms and statutes. It shapes digital life, education systems, and the everyday experiences of children and young people. This episode matters because it addresses how African legal systems and law faculties must adapt to new realities, including online harm, digital participation, and access to justice. For students, academics, policymakers, and legal practitioners, this conversation provides insight into how law can remain socially responsive while maintaining normative rigor in an era of rapid transformation. WHAT WAS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • How teaching and academic leadership shape understandings of law’s role in society • Children’s rights, privacy, and online harm in the context of digital transformation • Legal system responses to children’s participation in digital spaces • Core challenges facing legal education today • Preparing law students for digital rights, international human rights law, and access to justice • Bridging the gap between legal theory and legal practice in African contexts • The interaction between global legal norms and local legal cultures in Rwanda and beyond • Priority areas for legal scholarship in Africa over the next decade • Advice for early-career legal researchers seeking meaningful impact ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Laura Lisita is a legal scholar and academic leader whose work sits at the intersection of law, human rights, and education. Her research and consultancy engage deeply with children’s rights, legal education, and the relationship between international human rights norms and local socio-legal realities in Africa, particularly in Rwanda. She is recognised for her commitment to strengthening legal training, advancing contextually grounded scholarship, and supporting emerging legal researchers to engage critically with contemporary legal challenges. #humanrights #law #legaleducation #africa #childrensdigitalrights #accesstojustice #futureofAfricanlaw