Title Soft Skill in Legal Education: Role of Information Technology and Public Service Delivery Mechanisms Description (Author + Affiliation + Discipline) This scholarly article is authored by Mrs. Priyanka Sambhaji Jadhavar, a Research Scholar at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, specializing in Legal Education, Public Administration, and Socio-Legal Studies. The paper critically examines the growing importance of soft skills in legal education in the context of rapid technological advancement and administrative reforms. It highlights how information and communication technology (ICT), e-governance initiatives, and statutory frameworks such as the Lok Seva Guarantee Act contribute to enhancing professional competence, service delivery, and citizen-centric governance. The study situates soft skill development as an essential component of modern legal education and public administration, emphasizing its role in efficiency, transparency, and societal awareness. Keywords and Subjects (in paragraph form) The article focuses on themes such as soft skills in legal education, information and communication technology (ICT), e-governance, public service delivery, Lok Seva Guarantee Act, administrative efficiency, legal awareness, citizen-centric governance, professional competence, time-bound public services, digital governance, public administration reforms, legal literacy, service accountability, and socio-economic development. It intersects the disciplines of legal education, public administration, governance studies, and information technology, highlighting the integration of soft skills and digital tools in strengthening democratic and administrative institutions. Publishing Information Details Journal Name: Aarhat Multidisciplinary International Education Research Journal (AMIERJ) Journal Type: Peer-Reviewed, Refereed, Multidisciplinary Academic Journal Volume: VIII Issue: Special Issue – II Publication Year: 2019 ISSN: 2278-5655 Impact Factor: SJIF – 6.236 Page Range: 217–220 Publisher: Aarhat Multidisciplinary Research Organisation Country of Publication: India Language: English Indexing: Recognized academic education research journal
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