International Conference on “Empirical & Applied Law and Economics of Governance and Inclusive Public Policy” by GNLU, Gandhinagar. Submission Deadline: 16th December 2025.

About GNLU:

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), established under the GNLU Act, 2003 by the Government of Gujarat, is a statutory university recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). Affiliated with prestigious bodies such as AIU, UNAI, and IALS, GNLU offers a wide range of interdisciplinary programs including integrated undergraduate law degrees (BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BSW LLB, BBA LLB), postgraduate LLM courses, and doctoral programs in law and allied fields, along with a PhD in Economics with an interdisciplinary focus on law.

About GNLU Centre for Law and Economics:

The GNLU Centre for Law & Economics (GCLE) is a centre of excellence focused on advancing research and training in Law & Economics (Economic Analysis of Law). It promotes rigorous scholarship through courses, conferences, and publications, aiming to raise awareness and foster research in the field. The Centre’s mission is to deliver high-quality policy recommendations for legislators, regulators, and government bodies, while also offering practical guidance on legal-economic issues for businesses and the general public.

About GNLU Centre for Empirical & Applied Research in Law and Interdisciplinary Studies:

The Centre focuses on advancing empirical and interdisciplinary legal research that bridges theory with practice. It examines the assumptions, application, and real-world impact of law through scientific analysis. By fostering collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and stakeholders, it develops practical solutions to contemporary legal challenges. Its mission is to strengthen legal understanding while promoting policies that serve societal welfare.

About GNLU Centre for Disability Studies:

The GNLU Centre for Disability Studies, established on 2nd October 2019, works to advance disability rights and social justice through interdisciplinary teaching and research. It focuses on areas such as human rights, accessibility, inclusive education, and gender and disability. The Centre seeks to ensure equal participation of students with disabilities within the University and beyond. By engaging academicians, practitioners, and stakeholders, it fosters dialogue and scholarship on the growing importance of disability studies.

About GNLU Conference on Law and Economics, 2026:

The 9th International Conference on Law and Economics, scheduled for January 2026, will focus on “Empirical and Applied Law & Economics of Governance and Inclusive Public Policy.” The conference seeks to highlight how economic analysis can guide legal reforms, enhance governance, and promote inclusive policymaking. It invites submissions across diverse areas of law and economics, including property law, torts, criminal justice, disability and inclusivity, gender justice, business and finance, market regulation, environmental governance, and social equity.

Themes:

“Empirical and Applied Law & Economics of Governance and Inclusive Public Policy”

Sub-themes:

Manuscripts may be in any of the substantive areas of law & economics, including but not limited to the following:

Basic Areas of Law & Economics: Property, contract, tort law & product liability, forensic economics, criminal law, civil law, common law, constitutional & election law.
Disability and Inclusivity: Legal and economic analysis of rights-based frameworks, access to education and employment, reasonable accommodation, disability pensions, inclusive infrastructure, and anti-discrimination measures.
Economic Analysis of Litigations: Causes of delays/pendency in judicial administration, costs of delays, out-of-court settlements, judicial reforms, legal procedures, the legal system & illegal behaviour, enforcement of law.
International Law (Public & Private): International Trade and Investment Law & development, Environmental Law, Human Rights Law.
Macroeconomics & Law: Use of economic tools in public policy analysis.
Economic Rationale of Industrial Policy: Externalities, Market Failures, and State Intervention
Business Law & Finance: Financial sector reforms in India, formation of monetary policy, cyber-crimes, stock market regulations, sovereign bonds, corporate & banking law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, tax evasion, black money, Basel & financial stability board norms, WTO & financial services.
Market Regulators: Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Securities & Exchange Board of India, Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority, Competition Commission of India, Consumer Protection Authority, Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission.
Gender: Erosion of reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, surrogacy laws, rights of the LGBTQ community, affirmative action, marital rape, gender and AI.
Environment Law: Environmental social governance, corporate social responsibility, carbon pricing, green finance, waste management, renewable energy
Economic Analysis of Contemporary Legal Developments: For instance, regulation of digital media, regulation of pornography, policy of one nation-one election, sub-classification in reservations, electoral bonds, private property as community resources under Article 39(b) of the Constitution, Uniform Civil Code
Social Equity, Inclusiveness and International Trade: Cooperation in Sustainable Development, Social Cohesion, and Good Governance Other Substantive Areas of Law & Economics: labour, energy, health & safety, international tax, family & personal laws, immigration.
The above areas of law are only indicative, and not exhaustive. We invite research papers from other allied areas of law & economics as well. In case the authors require some guidance for writing and research in the field of Law and Economics, the GNLU Journal of Law & Economics can be accessed:

RESEARCH GUIDANCE

Who is Eligible?

In order to promote such minds, the Centre invites submissions from the following:

Students pursuing Five-Year/Three-Year LLB Discipline
Students pursuing One-Year/Two-Year LLM Discipline
Research Scholars pursuing Ph. D in the Interdisciplinary Study of Law & Economics.
Academicians teaching & researching in the interdisciplinary study of Law & Economics.
Professionals working in Banking, Finance or Economics field.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST. STUDENTS, RESEARCHERS, ACADEMICIANS, PROFESSIONALS HAVING AN AVID INTEREST IN THE INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY OF LAW & ECONOMICS ARE WELCOME TO BE A PART OF THE CONFERENCE TOO.
The Top 2 full papers will be published in the GNLU Journal of Law & Economics, a peer-reviewed and Scopus-listed journal, after incorporating reviewer comments. This provides an excellent opportunity for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and professionals to contribute to a reputed platform that promotes high-quality interdisciplinary research in the field of law and economics.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested Contributors are requested to send their Original Papers/ Manuscripts by clicking on this Google Form Link.
Length of full paper: The word limit for Original Papers is 5000-7000 words (excluding footnotes & title).
Extended Abstracts: Long abstracts (Extended Abstracts) of 1500–2500 words will also be considered, however extended abstract will not be considered for publication in the journal.
Format: The Papers have to be submitted in Microsoft Word (Doc. /Docx.) formats only.
Font: The body of the manuscript must be in “Times New Roman” Font only.
Font Size: 12 (Line spacing 1.5 & alignment “justify”).
Footnotes: All footnotes must be in Font “Times New Roman”, font size 10, single line spacing. All submissions must follow the “The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (20th Edition)”.
The paper has to be original & free from plagiarism.
All authors are requested to submit TWO copies of their papers through the google form:
Submission having a cover page including the name of the author(s).
Submission having a cover page without the name of the author(s).
ONLY FULL PAPER WILL BE CONSIDER FOR PUBLICATION IN THE JOURNAL AFTER INCORPORATING REVIEWER COMMENTS.

SUBMISSION LINK

PAYMENT LINK

Important Dates:

Submission Date: 16th November, 2025
Confirmation Date: 24th November, 2025
Last Date for Payment and Registration: 1st December, 2025
Submission of Power Point Presentation: 10th January, 2026

Fee for Registration:

GNLU Students (No accommodation): 1000/- (INR)
Students & Research Scholars: 2000/- (INR)
Academicians & Professionals: 3000/- (INR)
Foreign Students & Research Scholars: 40 (USD)
Foreign Academicians & Professionals: 80 (USD)

NOTE:

Co-authorship is allowed up to two authors. In case of co-authorship, both the authors have to register & make the registration payment separately.
For participants opting for accommodation, an extra 1500/- (INR) [25 USD for foreign nationals] will be charged (excl. taxes) per day on a sharing basis. The accommodation will be subject to availability of the same on sharing basis.
Authors of selected papers are required to fill submission & registration form which shall be sent to them and pay through the payment link for registration. Link for payment is given here.
Foreign Nationals are required to make payment via HDFC Bank & their participation shall be subject to approval by Indian authorities.

Contact information:

Email: cle@gnlu.ac.in

For More Information kindly refer the Brochure:

BROCHURE

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