Call for Papers: International Conference on Comparative Law by VIT-AP School of Law and Birmingham Law School on 15-17 Feb 2024

VIT-AP School of Law, VIT-AP University, and Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham are organizing an International Conference on Comparative Law: A Story of Convergences, Divergences and Exploitation of Liminal Spaces on 15-17 February 2024 to be held in Blended mode.

VIT-AP School of Law (VSL) is a leading academic institution in India that offers quality legal education and prepares students for a global legal profession. It focuses on innovative learning and skill development, providing a curriculum that combines legal studies with business leanings.

Birmingham Law School is a renowned institution that has been at the forefront of legal education and research for almost 100 years. It offers innovative and research-driven education, contributing not only to the legal profession but also to various fields such as business, governance, public policy, NGOs, and the arts. Located in the country’s first civic university, Birmingham Law School is committed to excellence and provides a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is recognized for its research quality and is ranked in the Top 10 in the UK according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Additionally, it is listed among the Top 75 law schools in the world according to the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings.

The International Conference on Comparative Law, jointly organized by VIT-AP School of Law and Birmingham Law School, is a platform for legal scholars, practitioners, and researchers to engage in discussions on comparative law. The conference aims to explore convergences, divergences, and the exploitation of liminal spaces in legal systems.

Key Themes:
Comparative Constitutional Law
Comparative Criminal Law
Comparative Civil Law
Comparative Commercial Law (Trade, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights)
Comparative Legal Theory and Methodology
Comparative Public Policy
Contemporary Legal Developments

Important dates:
Last date for submission of abstracts: 16th January 2024
Date for result of selected abstracts: 19th January 2024
Last date of Registration for selected participants and attendees: 9th February 2024
Submission of Draft Papers by selected participants: 9th February 2024

Registration fees:
Students, Research Scholars- Rs 500 for Indian; 10 USD for SAARC Nationals and 15 USD for Other Country Participants
Professionals – Rs 1000 for Indian; 10 USD for SAARC Countries and 15 USD for Other Country Participants

Submission Guidelines:
Abstract Submission Guidelines
• Abstracts should not be more than 300 words.
• There can be a maximum of one co- author in one submission. Each author must register separately for the conference.

Email Address- the abstracts and the draft Papers should be submitted to the following email address: [email protected]
Registration Link– The registration fees should be paid using the following link: https://vtop1.vitap.ac.in/ICCL/Conferenceinitial