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Legal education serves as a transformative force in advancing social justice and empowerment, particularly among marginalized communities such as India's tribal population. This study examines the evolving role of legal education in bridging the socio-economic and cultural disparities that persist among Scheduled Tribes. By promoting legal literacy, awareness, and access to justice, legal education functions as a critical mechanism for social upliftment and inclusive development. The research explores how legal empowerment initiatives such as Clinical Legal Education (CLE), community outreach programs, and citizenship education enable tribal populations to assert their rights, engage in governance, and challenge systemic inequalities. It also investigates the challenges faced in integrating culturally relevant curricula, addressing linguistic and infrastructural barriers, and implementing technology-driven legal education in remote tribal regions. The study highlights the importance of aligning legal education with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to foster interdisciplinary learning and social engagement. Furthermore, it emphasizes that strengthening legal frameworks and institutional accountability is essential for ensuring justice, equity, and human dignity. Ultimately, the research underscores that legal education is not merely a professional pursuit but a vital instrument for social transformation, empowering tribal communities to participate actively in democratic processes and achieve sustainable development.