Call For Papers | Law In Transition: Emerging Frontiers In Legal Research by Amity University Mumbai: Submit by Nov 10
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About Amity University Maharashtra
Amity University Maharashtra (Mumbai) has a future-ready, sprawling campus with outstanding learning infrastructure and over a kilometre-long frontage on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. The campus offers a 360-degree, career-transformational set-up, with state-of-the-art infrastructure that facilitates the all-round growth of students and houses world-class sports facilities.
Amity Law School is a distinguished institution in the realm of legal education in the country and is affiliated to the Bar Council of India. It offers a diverse range of programmes: five-year integrated courses (B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)), a standalone LL.B. (Hons.) (3 years), LL.M. (1 year) and Ph.D. programmes. These are structured to foster a multidisciplinary exploration of socio-legal issues, using innovative teaching methodologies.
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About the Call for Papers
Amity Law School, Amity University Mumbai invites abstracts and full research papers for the PhD Colloquium 2026, a two-day academic event to be held on 27th and 28th November 2026. The colloquium aims to bring together researchers to discuss emerging frontiers in legal research across seven contemporary themes.
- Event: PhD Colloquium 2026 – Law in Transition: Emerging Frontiers in Legal Research
- Dates: 27th November 2026 to 28th November 2026
- Host: Amity Law School, Amity University Mumbai
- Recognition: The best paper for each theme receives a memento and certificate; every participant receives a certificate of participation.
- Venue / mode: Amity University Mumbai.
Eligibility
The brochure does not contain a dedicated eligibility clause. The following can be gathered from it:
- The colloquium is a PhD Colloquium, and the fee structure distinguishes between “Amity Scholars” and “Non-Amity Scholars”, indicating that scholars from Amity and from other institutions may participate.
- All participants (referred to as “applicants”) must comply with the Plagiarism and AI Policy a similarity index under 10% and mandatory disclosure of any AI tool use (see Section 8).
- Abstracts and papers must meet the prescribed formatting and word limits (see Section 7).
Theme
Overall theme: Law in Transition: Emerging Frontiers in Legal Research
Papers may be submitted under any of the following seven sub-themes:
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| Sub-theme | Scope |
| Technology and Law | Explores how laws regulate technological advancements such as AI, social media and cybersecurity; focuses on preventing cybercrime, protecting privacy and ensuring the responsible use of technology. |
| Constitutionalism, Governance and Democratic Accountability | Focuses on upholding constitutional principles, ensuring government accountability, protecting citizens’ rights and promoting transparency and democratic values. |
| Reimagining Criminal Justice: The New Criminal Codes | Focuses on India’s three new criminal laws, introduced to modernise the justice system, strengthen victims’ rights and improve the efficiency of criminal proceedings. |
| Climate Justice and Environmental Governance | Focuses on addressing climate change, protecting the environment and ensuring accountability; promotes sustainable development, environmental rights and fair distribution of climate-related responsibilities. |
| Digital Markets, Innovation and Commercial Law | Explores how law regulates online businesses, digital transactions and technological innovations; focuses on consumer protection, data privacy, intellectual property and fair competition in the digital economy. |
| Human Rights and Social Justice | Focuses on protecting fundamental rights, promoting equality and preventing discrimination; aims to ensure dignity, fairness and equal opportunities for all members of society. |
| International and Comparative Law | Examines legal principles across countries and studies how nations cooperate to address global issues, protect human rights and resolve international disputes. |
Submission Categories
The brochure does not list separate paper categories (such as article, case comment or book review). It specifies the following submission types and participant categories:
Types of Submission
- Abstract: maximum 500 words
- Full research paper: 4,500 – 5,000 words
Participant Categories (Fee-Based)
- Amity Scholars
- Non-Amity Scholars
Registration Fees
| Category | Fee |
| Amity Scholars | Rs. 1,000/- |
| Non-Amity Scholars | Rs. 1,500/- + GST |
Formatting Guidelines
The abstract and the research paper must both be submitted in the format below:
| Element | Specification |
| Font | Times New Roman |
| Line spacing | 1.5 |
| Heading | 16 pts |
| Sub-heading | 14 pts |
| Body text | 12 pts |
| Footnotes | 10 pts |
| Citation style | APA |
| Abstract limit | 500 words |
| Paper limit | 4,500 – 5,000 words |
Submission Guidelines
Plagiarism and AI Policy
- As per the applicable UGC (Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2018, applicants shall ensure that the similarity index is under 10%.
- Applicants shall mandatorily disclose the use of any AI tools, affirming that the intellectual content is their own, and ensure that AI content (AI-generated text and AI-paraphrased text) stays below the threshold of 10%.
General Requirements
- Follow the formatting guidelines in Section 7 for both the abstract and the full paper.
- Choose one of the seven sub-themes listed in Section 5.
- Complete the registration and fee payment by the stated deadlines.
Recognition
- Best paper for each theme: memento and certificate.
- Every participant: certificate of participation.
Submission Deadline
| Milestone | Last Date |
| Abstract submission | 10th November 2026 |
| Payment of registration fee | 10th November 2026 |
| Final (full paper) submission | 20th November 2026 |
| PhD Colloquium (event dates) | 27th – 28th November 2026 |
Submission Procedure
Based on the brochure, the procedure is as follows:
- Register through the Google Form (scan the QR code on the brochure or use the registration link below).
- Submit the abstract (maximum 500 words) in the prescribed format on or before 10th November 2026.
- Pay the registration fee (Rs. 1,000/- for Amity Scholars; Rs. 1,500/- + GST for Non-Amity Scholars) on or before 10th November 2026.
- Submit the final research paper (4,500–5,000 words) on or before 20th November 2026, with the AI-use disclosure and a similarity index under 10%.
- Present at the PhD Colloquium on 27th–28th November 2026.
Registration Procedure
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Contact Information
| Programme Co-ordinator | Phone | |
| Mr. Adheeth Lal | [email protected] | +91 9633384287 |
| Ms. Parvathy Anu Lee | [email protected] | +91 7025609257 |
General queries: [email protected]
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