Call for Papers: Annual International Scientific Conference in 7 November 2025
| Contemporary Challenges to Legal Systems
The conference organizers welcome papers that address, but are not limited to, the following topics: – Justice and Enforcement (Challenges in Access and Effectiveness) – Criminal and Civil Law in Transition (Challenges of Modernization and Reform) – Finance, Development and Innovation (Legal Challenges in a Rapidly Changing Economy) – Integrity, Corruption, and Political Influence (Legal Challenges to Accountability) – Safeguarding Rule of Law in Times of Political Instability |
Legal (i)rational Authority Amidst Global Shifts
The 21st century has seen its share of breakthroughs and breakdowns. Promise of peace, global communication and technological marvels juxtaposed by climate change, financial crisis, regional conflicts and a global pandemic.
The complexity of contemporary legal systems, and the dynamic and rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, create many challenges that require a constant review of legal frameworks, in-depth analysis, and innovative solutions in the direction of creating new norms, instruments, and paradigms capable of effectively dealing with the multifaceted challenges that legal systems are undoubtedly confronted.
About the conference
Once a year we bring together researchers and practitioners from various fields. We provide a platform where participants share their knowledge and insights, collaborate, and innovate. We promote an interdisciplinary approach to tackling long-lasting and contemporary issues.
The language of the conference is English. The presentation will be organized in panels and plenary session with keynote speakers and the program of the conference will be published no later than 20.10.2025.
Participants can attend the sessions and present their research online as well.
Should you apply?
Whether you are an experienced researcher, practitioner or doctoral student beginning your journey in the world of science in law, political sciences, journalism, and economics, you can share your ideas and experiences contributing to the advancement of their respective fields.
If you interests extend to:
Complexity of laws
Discretionary competencies
Adapting to technological advancements (data privacy, cybersecurity, digital transactions)
Access to justice
Globalization and international conflicts
Ethical dilemmas and accountability
Resource constraints and efficiency, Reforms
Cultural shifts and social expectations (gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights)
Environmental protection, Sustainable goals,
You are applying to the right conference. We are excited to learn more about or research, positions and arguments.
Who we are.
Iustinianus Primus Faculty of Law is the oldest higher education institution in the Republic of North Macedonia in the field of legal, political and communication sciences. It was established by Decree of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia on November 3, 1951, as a department of the Faculty of Law and Economics of the University of Skopje, and since July 1, 1956, it has been operating as the first independent higher education institution in the field of legal sciences. In 2001, on the 50th anniversary of its existence, the Faculty of Law was renamed the Iustinianus Primus Faculty of Law.
This year we celebrate our 74rd anniversary on November 3rd.
Important dates.
October 15th. Abstract/Application submission and registration fee.
October 25th. Announcement of Final program.
November 7th. Conference
February 28th, 2026, Submission of final papers.
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