International Conference on Law, Economics and Contemporary Challenges by Bennett University: Submit by May 30 – Extended

About the School of Law, Bennett University

Bennett University was established in 2016 under the aegis of the Times Group. Backed by a legacy spanning 186+ years, Bennett University is committed to creating leaders for the 21st century who deliver professional excellence and are well-rounded individuals who can think critically about issues from multiple perspectives. The School of Law offers the Bar Council of India-approved programs with an enriched curriculum. The school is committed to providing exceptional academic, professional, and industry-focused education with a robust mentor-mentee program. It prepares students with advanced advocacy skills through participative, experiential and problem-solving teaching pedagogy.

About Centre for Law and Economics, School of Law, Bennett University

The Centre for Law and Economics provides a platform for interdisciplinary research, outreach programme and policy analysis, seeking to contribute to informed decision-making, effective governance, and sustainable economic development. By fostering collaboration and dialogue among stakeholders, the centre aims to advance knowledge and understanding of the complex interactions between law and economics, driving positive change and innovation in legal and economic systems.

About the Conference

Both law and economics exist as distinct systems, each with its own set of doctrines and methodologies. Economics operates upon the fundamental assumption of rationality, which operates the invisible hand, which in turn, orchestrates the whole system. Similarly, law operates as a normative force, seeking to order the conduct of all individuals in society. While on one hand, the significance of the impact of legal regime on the primary forces of economics can hardly be overstated, on the other, economics itself exerts a crucial influence upon the working of the legal system. Further, the discipline of economics can also effectively aid the assessment of the different polices, laws, rules and regulations and drive necessary legal reform. The emergence of the branch of ‘economic analysis of law’ has aimed to leverage the theories and methodologies of economics to understand legal doctrines and to find solutions to the challenges in the field of law.

The deep interlinkages between the two disciplines undeniably merit a discussion on the points of intersection and the impact of the mutual contiguities. The interface of the disciplines of law and economics presents an interesting avenue for interdisciplinary research.

To transcend the boundaries of the discipline, to produce a richer discourse on contemporary challenges and issues in the field of law and economics, the Centre for Law and Economics at School of Law, Bennett University in collaboration with the University of Waikato, New Zealand is organizing the first International Conference on Law, Economics and Contemporary Challenges. The first edition of the Conference is aimed at producing nuanced deliberations upon the interface of law and economics in society.

Themes

In an era defined by rapid transformation and complex challenges, the need for informed discourse and innovative solutions has never been more critical. We cordially invite academicians, seasoned professionals, dedicated practitioners, emerging research scholars, inquisitive students from all academic disciplines, and engaged stakeholders to contribute to a vibrant intellectual exchange. This call for submissions seeks to gather original, impactful research papers that meticulously explore the multifaceted dimensions of contemporary issues and their interconnected areas. We welcome all papers that address the broader themes and nuanced sub-themes outlined below:

• Economic Analysis of Law
• Law and Efficiency
• Welfare Economics and Law
• Consumer Protection Laws and Consumer Behaviour Theories
• Economic Justifications of Intellectual Property Law
• Insurance Law and Economics
• Competition Law and Economic Analysis
• Legal System in a Globalised Economy
• Economic and Social Rights: The Pursuit of Social Justice
• Using Methods of Economics in Legal Research
• Behavioural Economics and Law
• Legal Regime for Protection of the Environment: Economic Analysis
• Poverty and Law
• Gender Justice and Economics
• Labour Law and Economics
• Data as Property: Interface of Law and Economics
• Sustainable Development Goals through the lens of Law, Economics and Technology
• Challenges in the Legal Regulation of AI: Economic Analysis
• Regulation of Cryptocurrency

NOTE: THESE THEMES ARE NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND ANY INCIDENTAL/ALLIED AREAS MAY BE COVERED.

Eligibility

We cordially invite academicians, seasoned professionals, dedicated practitioners, emerging research scholars, inquisitive students, both enrolled in undergraduate or master’s courses from all academic disciplines and engaged stakeholders to contribute to a vibrant intellectual exchange.

Submission Guidelines

The abstract must be submitted in MS Word (.doc or .docx) format only. 

Each abstract must contain a cover page inclusive of the following details:

• Name(s) of the author(s), 
• Contact number(s) of the author(s),
• Institutional affiliation,
• Email ID,
• Designation

A maximum of 5 keywords are to be provided along with the abstract. 

Authors are requested to adhere strictly to the following abstract formatting guidelines:

• Heading: Font: Times New Roman; Size: 16; Alignment: Centre; Bold
• Main Text: Font: Times New Roman; Size: 12; Spacing: 1.5; Alignment: Justified
• Footnotes: Font: Times New Roman; Size: 10; Spacing: 1.0
• Referencing: OSCOLA/APA Style Citations
• Co-authorship is permitted (maximum of 3 authors). 
• Plagiarism in any form and the use of AI are strictly prohibited and would render the submission disqualified.
• All references used must be duly cited, and a similarity index of up to 10% is permissible.
• Acceptance of the abstracts shall be communicated via the above-mentioned email by 10th May, 2025.
• The complete paper should consist of a word count ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 words.
• The author(s) must pay the required registration fees for conference presentation only upon acceptance of their abstract, no later than 20th May 2025. 
• The link to the payment portal shall be shared with the author(s) whose abstracts have been selected, along with their acceptance mail.
• Kindly note that the registration fee shall be non-refundable subsequent to the completion of payment.

Processing Charges

Students:                                  

• INR 600 (For single authorship)
• INR 500 (For each co-author in co-authored paper)

Research Scholars:               

• INR 1200 (For single authorship)
• INR 1000 (For each co-author in co-authored paper)

Academicians:                         

• INR 2000 (For single authorship)
• INR 1800 (For each co-author in co-authored paper)

International Participants:    

• USD 45 (For single authorship)
• USD 40 (For each co-author in co-authored paper)

Important Dates

• Extended Date of Submission of Abstracts – 30th May
• Acceptance of Abstracts – 10th June
• Registration & Payment – 15th June
• Submission of Full Papers (Selected) – 5th July
• Acceptance of Full Paper – 20th July
• Conference Dates – 28-29 August (remains the same)

How to Submit

Each applicant must submit a 1000-word abstract providing an overview of the proposed paper on attached Microsoft Form link or QR code (on the last page) attached no later than 5th May, 2025.

Click Here to Submit.

Contact Details

For any queries, please contact: [email protected]

The brochure is here.