Call for Papers | International Seminar on Impact of Culture on Legal Languages & Discourse: Submit Abstract by March 1

About Amity Law School

Amity Law School (ALS) is a premier institution under AULC (Amity University Lucknow Campus), established in 2007. It provides a global learning environment through cutting-edge teaching. Methodologies and UGC-recognized Undergraduate and Postgraduate Law programs. ALS actively promotes internationalization, creating a multicultural academic setting for collaborative learning.

About Call for Papers

Authors are invited to submit their original & unpublished research papers and join us at Amity Law School, Amity University Lucknow Campus on 20th & 21st March 2025

About the Seminar

The fascinating interplay between culture and legal language has far-reaching consequences for the way we create, interpret, and apply laws. At its core, legal language is a product of the cultural context in which it evolves.

As we navigate the complexities of legal language, it becomes clear that cultural influences shape every aspect of it – from the words we use to the way we argue cases. This, in turn, leads to intriguing variations in legal terminology, interpretation, and application across different jurisdictions.

But what happens when different cultures collide in the courtroom? The dominance of Western legal languages, particularly English, has often led to the marginalization of indigenous languages and cultures. This is a pressing concern in today’s globalized world, where laws and legal norms are increasingly being shared across borders.

So, what’s the impact of culture on legal language?

• Western legal languages and norms dominate the global stage
• Legal language varies significantly across cultures
• Translating and interpreting legal texts can be a minefield
• Indigenous languages and cultures are often marginalized

Award and Recognition

• Best Research Paper
• Best Presenter
• Free Publication of Abstracts in Book with an ISBN Number
• Hardcopy Certificate of Participation for all

Sub-Themes for the Seminar

• Language and Cultural Identity
  • Language as a reflection of cultural values
  • Cultural variations in legal terminology
  • The role of language in shaping legal culture
• Cultural Influences on Legal Discourse
  • The impact of cultural narratives on legal decision-making
  • Cultural differences in legal argumentation
  • The influence of cultural values on legal interpretation
  • The impact of cultural differences on legal translation and interpretation
• Globalization and Legal Language
  • The impact of globalization on legal language.
  • The role of international law in shaping legal language
  • The challenges of creating a universal legal language
• Case Studies and Comparative Analysis
  • Comparative analysis of legal language in different cultures
  • Case studies of cultural influences on legal language
  • Analysis of the impact of cultural differences on legal language in international business transactions

Note: The above themes are only suggestive and indicative. The participants may submit research papers within the broad areas of the key themes of the Seminar.

Who should attend?

• Law Students and Faculty
• Linguists and Language Teachers
• Anthropologists and Sociologists
• Lawyers and Legal Professionals
• Policy-Makers and Government Officials

Submission Guidelines

Language

All submissions must be in English language.

Word Limit

• The abstract should be between 250-300 words along with 5-7 keywords.
• The full research paper should be between 3000-5000 words (inclusive of all citation
• and references/footnotes).

Font and Line Spacing

• Submissions must be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size 12 on A4 size paper with 1-inch margin on all sides with 1.5-line spacing.
• Potential contributors are required to adhere to a uniform mode of citation (20th Edition of The Bluebook/OSCOLA Citation Style/APA/MLA, etc.).

Submissions will be submitted in MS Word file only.

Plagiarism Percentage

Submitted manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism through Turnitin Software and Plagiarism should be less than 15%.

Registration

Submission of the abstract will be considered as a provisional registration and the co-authors are also required to get registered for the Seminar.

Abstract Submission

Abstract of the paper should be submitted through a form on or before 1st March 2025 at 11:59 P.M. IST through below mentioned link.

Registration Link

Click Here to Register.

Registration Fee

For Amitians:-

• Students/Academic Scholars- Rs. 500/-
• Faculty-Rs.700/-

For Non-Amitians:

• Students/ Academic Scholars- Rs. 700/-
• Faculty/Professionals -Rs.900/-

For International Delegates

Student/Academic Scholars/Faculty/Professionals – USD 10

Submission of Full Paper

The full paper has to be submitted via the form link on or before 10th March 2025 at 11:59 P.M. IST. The Google form link for full paper submission will be sent with the mail of acceptance.

If the paper is selected for publication in an ISBN-numbered book or conference proceedings, a statement by the author declaring that all submissions are original and faithful work of the author must be submitted.

Hard Copy

A hard copy of the full paper and abstract must be brought on the day of the Seminar.

Important Dates

• Last date for Abstract Submission: 1st March, 2025
• Last date for Submission of Full Paper (Soft Copy): 10th March, 2025
• Dates of The International Seminar: 20th & 21st March, 2025

Contact Details

• Samarth Gupta: (+91) 7317882690
• Akash Shukla: (+91) 8601872430
• Shagun Tiwari: (+91) 9696115565
• Jaya Singh :(+91) 6202543587