Call for Papers | International Conference on Trade and Investment Laws by Bennett University: Register by Oct 7

About Bennett University

The School of Law, Bennett University strives to deliver outstanding academic and employment-focused education to help you hone your skills and graduate with the experience that will set you up for success in the field of law.

The school offers enriching programs such as B.A., LL.B. (Hons.); B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.); LL. B. (Hons.); and Ph.D. Moreover, with its world-class infrastructure comprising amphitheater classrooms, library, and Moot Court Hall, the school is promoted by The Times Group which has for nearly 200 years legacy for being the clearest and most representative voice for the people of India and their rights.

About the Conference

The School of Law, Bennett University (India), and the Centre for Trade, Investment, and Competition (CTIC) in collaboration with the School of Law, University of Greenwich invite research papers for the International Conference on Trade and Investment Laws: Legal and Economic Perspectives to held on 30th Nov- 1st Dec 2023. The aim of this conference is to explore the contemporary conflicting areas related to international trade and investment laws.

Since the conference is interdisciplinary in scope, the submissions need not necessarily be related to law and can engage important economic and other policy matters. The conference will be held in Hybrid Mode.

Themes

The submissions are expected to be centered around but not limited to the themes mentioned below:

• Customary International Investment Law vis a vis Treaty Investment Law
• Investment Law and Environment Protection
• Foreign Investors’ Accountability towards the Host State
• Issues related to Dispute Resolution Mechanism
• Analysis of Investment Protection Standards
• International Trade Law vis a vis International Investment Law
• Free Trade Agreements and Investment Law
• Investment Law: Bilateralism vs Multilateralism
• Tax Law and Investment Law
• Sustainable Development and Investment Law
• Protection of Human Rights and Investment Law
• Role of Domestic Laws of Countries in the International Trade Law
• Economic aspects of International Trade and its demographics
• The interface between Environmental Law provisions and International Trade Law
• New Approaches for the Multilateral Trading System
• Challenges and development in the WTO dispute settlement system
• Impact of War on International Trade Law
• Analysis of India’s comprehensive proposal 2023 for 34 operational changes to WTO
• The interface of Competition Law, Trade, Investment, and Economics
• Schools of Competition Law
• Interface between Competition Law & IPR
• Competition Law, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Analysis of Indian Competition (Amendment) Act 2023
• Competitions Advocacy
• Cartel Leniency.

Guidelines for Submission of Abstracts

• Each applicant must submit a 500-word abstract providing an overview of the proposed paper by e-mail to [email protected] no later than 30 September 2023.
• The abstract must contain details about the names of the author(s), contact details, institutional affiliation, and designation.
• A maximum of 5 keywords are to be provided along with the abstract. Abstract has to be submitted in Word (.doc or .docx) format only.
• Co-authorship up to three authors is permissible.
• Acceptance of the abstracts shall be communicated via email by 5th October 2023.
• On selection of the abstract, the author(s) must pay the required registration fees for conference presentation, no later than 7th October 2023. The link for the payment portal shall be sent to the authors whose abstract would be selected along-with the acceptance mail.

Guidelines for final paper submission

• Last date for submission of the paper is 15th October 2023.
• All papers must be submitted to [email protected] The full-length paper must have the abstract and details of the authors.
• In case of co-authorship at least one author must attend the seminar to present the paper.
• The main text should be in Times New Roman with font size 12 and spacing of 1.5. The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with single spacing. Referencing style: OSCOLA citation system
• All submissions must be the author’s original and unpublished work. Similarity has to be <15%. The author has to submit the full Turnitin report along with final submission indicating the same.
• The paper must be submitted in word document (.doc or .docx) format only.
• Select papers shall be published in book format by a reputed publisher with ISBN number.

Registration Fee

• Academic and Professional Presenter (Single Author): Rs. 1500*
• Academic and Professional Presenter (Two or more authors): Rs 1000* each
• Student Presenter: Rs. 750*
• Participation without Paper Presentation: Rs. 500*

*All mentioned categories attract additional 18% GST.  

Awards

The best presentations in each session will be awarded with the best presentation certificate.

Mode

Hybrid

Important Dates

• Submission of Abstract: September 30, 2023
• Notification of Decision: October 5, 2023
• Last Day of Registration: October 7, 2023
• Final Paper Submission: October 15, 2023
• Date of the Conference: November 30- December 1, 2023

Submission Procedure

All papers must be submitted to [email protected] The full-length paper must have the abstract and details of the authors.

Contact Information

In case of queries, write to [email protected]

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