Call for Papers: International Society of Family Law Conference 2026, 9 to 12 September 2026

The 19th World Conference of the International Society of Family Law (ISFL) will be held in Istanbul, Turkey at Pîrî Reis University, from 9 to 12 September 2026 , under the title “ Family Law & Vulnerability .” The conference will take place on-site only and will bring together an international and interdisciplinary community of family law scholars and professionals.

This year’s World Conference coincides with the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Turkish Civil Code, a defining moment in the modernization of Turkish family law and the legal recognition of women’s rights.

Organizers

The ISFL is an independent, international scholarly association dedicated to the study, research and discussion of family law and related disciplines, which was founded in 1973.

About the ISFL

International Society of Family Law

The ISFL is an independent, international scholarly association dedicated to the study, research and discussion of family law and related disciplines, which was founded in 1973. The ISFL membership currently includes professors, lecturers, scholars, teachers, and researchers from more than 50 different jurisdictions.

The ISFL believes that insights from research should be used to inform discussion and the quest for improvements in family law and its implementation. It provides an international forum for discussion and analysis of legal policy applied to family relationships. Its most high-profile activities are organizing world and regional conferences and production of professional publications, including The International Survey of Family Law

Venue

The 2026 ISFL Conference will be held on the Marine Campus of Pîrî Reis University, located in the Tuzla district of Istanbul, a key hub on the coast of Marmara. More information on the venue can be found here .

Conference Themes

Family law encounters vulnerability in many forms, including socio-economic inequality, domestic violence, child welfare concerns, aging, disability, and mental health issues. More information on the conference themes can be found here .

Call for Papers

Call for papers is currently open, and the deadline for submissions is January 19, 2026. Proposals for individual presentations and panel discussions are welcome. More information on the proposal format, and the submission form can be found here .

Scholarship Opportunities

The ISFL 2026 Istanbul Conference offers scholarship opportunities to young scholars and legal professionals who would like to contribute to the Conference. Information about eligibility and conditions will be available here in due time.