Event Overview

AIJA Webinar: “Next-Level Legal Events – Creative & Interactive Formats for Modern Legal Professionals”

Date: Thursday, 10 July 2025

Time: 15:00–17:00 CEST

Platform: Zoom

Language: English

Organised by: AIJA SCILL Board (Skills, Career, Innovation, Leadership and Learning) 

Tired of traditional panels and predictable legal events? It’s time to rethink the format. This webinar will explore how to design and deliver creative, interactive, and high-impact legal events. Whether you’re organising a conference, moderating a panel, leading a workshop, or simply aiming to engage your audience more effectively, this session will offer fresh perspectives and practical guidance.

Led by Melchior Glatthard—European rhetoric champion, university coach, and practicing lawyer—participants will gain concrete tools, formats, and inspiration to break free from the standard panel setup and bring legal events to life in new and engaging ways.

What You Will Learn:

  • Innovative approaches to legal event formats
  • Practical methods and tools for interactive event design
  • How to engage participants and create memorable experiences
  • Hands-on testing and reflection with fellow AIJA members

Structure of the Session:

  • 45 minutes: Theoretical input on event design and creative formats
  • 15 minutes: Break-out sessions to test tools and ideas
  • 45 minutes: Presentation of results and feedback
  • 15 minutes: Open discussion and Q&A

Who Should Attend:

The webinar is open to all AIJA members and is especially valuable for those involved in event organisation, panel moderation, public speaking, or legal innovation. Whether you are an experienced speaker or looking to improve your presence, this session offers actionable insights for your next AIJA activity or professional engagement.

Speaker: «Dr. iur. Melchior Glatthard is a speaker, presentation coach, Doctor of Law, notary and lawyer specialising in real estate and contract law. As a multiple European champion in public speaking (Toastmasters) and TEDx speaker, he combines rhetorical excellence with legal expertise. He has been advising clients on strategic and legal issues for over ten years, often with a focus on real estate. As an independent speech coach, he supports executives, legal specialists, researchers and companies in developing their communication skills. More information: www.melchior-glatthard.ch | www.glatthard-law.ch»

Join us to discover how legal events can become more engaging, effective, and future-ready.

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Scholarships

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