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The World Trade Institute (WTI) is a centre of excellence at the University of Bern and the Faculty of Law. It is one of the world’s leading academic institutions dedicated to the regulation of international trade. It fuses law, economics and international relations through interdisciplinary research, training, advisory work and technical assistance in Switzerland and abroad. The WTI was the first and is the most experienced institution in the world offering a specialized postgraduate degree in the law and economics of international trade regulation through its flagship Master of International Law and Economics (MILE) programme.

The Centre for WTO Studies (CWS) was established in 1999 by the Department of Commerce, Government of India, to serve as a permanent repository of WTO negotiations-related knowledge and documentation. The CWS has since evolved as an independent think-tank and knowledge centre with a focus on trade in general and the WTO in particular. The CWS has been a part of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade since November 2002. The activities undertaken by the CWS seek to achieve three broad objectives:

• To assist India’s trade negotiators and policy-makers in participating effectively in the WTO and at the related multilateral trade negotiations;
• To enhance the understanding of key trade issues among stakeholders through our research and dissemination activities; and
• To develop capacities within India and other developing countries for analyzing WTO and other trade-related issues through training programmes.

ABOUT THE JOINT ACADEMY

This 12th edition of the Joint Academy aims to provide students and early-career professionals in law, economics, and allied fields, an unparalleled opportunity to learn from world-renowned academicians and practitioners. The Joint Academy will equip participants with theoretical and practical insights into various issues relating to international trade law and economic policy.

Dates: 

• Joint Academy (Law): 8 June-3 July 2026
• Joint Academy (Economics): 8 June-19 June 2026

Venue

Centre for WTO Studies, New Delhi

Details regarding the modules covered in the Academy, the fee structure, and financial scholarship can be found in the ‘Call for Applications’ accessible on our website.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates are required to complete the Application Form for the Joint Academy, and send the same, along with CV to jointacademy@iift.edu.

Deadline

30^th April

Contact Information

jointacademy@iift.edu.

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Guest Editors:
Leighann Spencer, Rhiannon Bandiera,
Maria Giannacopoulos, Chris Cunneen

The point of departure for this special issue is the continuing genocidal brutality of the Israeli
state against the Palestinian people and their lands. This brutality, Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian
writes, reveals a “convergence of violence and pleasure” exposing “with its monstrosity, the
local and global ontological politics and dilemmas facing Genocide Studies today”.1 This
dilemma extends beyond Genocide Studies and impacts a range of disciplines, including
criminology.

We encourage critical, interdisciplinary, and intersectional approaches across related areas
relevant to understanding colonialism and genocide. For instance, social work, international
relations, law, geography, cultural and archival studies, health, and so forth. We also welcome
analyses that relate to genocide from any part of the world and from the perspectives of
Indigenous and/or First Nations scholars, as well as from scholars from the Global South(s).

Themes:

. Colonialism/settler colonialism and imperialism; state crime; colonial policing and penology

. Bla(c)k, Indigenous and/or First Nations, and global South(s) knowledges; perspectives on (in)justice and resistance

. Femicide; children, babies, and genocide; child protection/child removals; gender and youth (in)justice

. Ecocide; extraction/expropriation/theft, climate collapse

. Criminologies of public health and genocide; dis/ableist and anti-ableist critiques; disability (in)justice

· Intersectional critiques; race; gender; queer; dis/ableist and anti-ableist and eco-centric perspectives.

. Epistemicide; scholasticide; institutional censorship, responses to campus protests, and institutional links to the military industrial complex

. Teaching genocide in criminology; critiques of administrative/state-centred criminologies

· Media complicity; propaganda; genocide denialism

. States, corporations, and the symbiotic relations in the production of genocide

. Nomocide; critiques of international (criminal) law, the international legal system, and/or legal concepts;

. Intersections between genocide and war crimes, crimes against humanity, apartheid, and/or human rights environmental crime and/or harm; green criminology;

Timeline:
Full Article 28 April 2026*
Peer Review 4 – 25 May 2026
Revisions 15 July 2026
Publication December 2026

Due to the significance and urgency of criminological responses to genocide in the current
political climate, the publication of this special issue is being fast-tracked. In order to ensure
the publication process is completed on time, these deadlines cannot be altered.

Submission:
Please refer to the journal’s Submission Guidelines and submit your manuscript in full online
via Sage Track. You can also email N4ADAC@outlook.com with any queries.

For more details, refer here

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The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for a Senior Research Associate to work on the project titled “Freedom from Violence: Capacity Building of Elected Women Representatives on Legal Provisions for Safety and Security of Women and Girls”. This is a full-time role on contractual basis for a period of one year, based in Bengaluru.

The project is funded by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), Government of India, under the Nirbhaya Fund.

About the Project

The project aims to train and sensitise Women Elected Representatives (WER) throughout the country on legal provisions relating to safety and security of women and girls. To this end, NLSIU, Bengaluru will undertake the following key activities:

• Development of comprehensive training modules on legal provisions for women’s safety and security
• Translation of training modules and IEC (Information, Education and Communication) material into 8+ regional languages with the help of BHASHINI
• Training of Master Trainers through 15 workshops (three days duration each)
• Development of IEC material, short videos and digital content for dissemination
• Creating awareness on roles and responsibilities of PRI members in handling incidents of violence against women
• Covering topics including filing of FIR (online and offline), evidence collection and protection, new criminal laws, POCSO, and dealing with social issues like human trafficking, khap panchayat, honour killings, and dowry deaths
• Introduction to Community Justice System and dissemination of constitutional responsibilities
• Exploration of helpline number for counselling and legal aid services

About the Role

The Senior Research Associate will work under the guidance of the faculty Project Lead and will play a key role in coordinating research, training content development, and overall implementation of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and finalisation of training modules on legal provisions relating to women’s safety and security
• Conduct legal and policy research on laws, regulations, and case law relating to violence against women, including BNS 2023, POCSO, and other relevant legislation
• Supervise and guide Research Associates and support faculty Project Leads in ensuring timely completion of research outputs
• Contribute to the preparation of IEC materials, digital content, and dissemination through short-form media and social platforms
• Coordinate translation of training modules and IEC materials and support the organisation of Master Trainer workshops and stakeholder consultations
• Design research tools, questionnaires, and training content, including materials on Community Justice Systems and PRI responsibilities
• Maintain documentation of project activities, prepare periodic progress reports, and use digital legal databases for research and knowledge resources
• Publish at least two short form pieces each year including blogs, policy briefs, and/or legal commentaries for the NLS Scholarship Repository on individual research areas of focus (in addition to the project work)
• Contribute to scholarly outputs and participate in intellectual activities on campus
• Assist faculty Project Lead(s) in drafting research reports, policy recommendations, and other dissemination outputs

Reporting

The Senior Research Associate will report to the faculty Project Lead. Dr. Sairam Bhat, Professor of Law, NLSIU will be steering this project.

Eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualifications

Essential

Master’s degree in law or social sciences, gender studies, public policy, or allied disciplines from any reputed institution.

Desirable

• Demonstrable academic interest in issues related to gender justice, violence against women, criminal justice reform, legal literacy and awareness, capacity building, and community-based justice systems
• Training in research methodology and legal/policy analysis
• Prior academic publications or research outputs in relevant areas

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in legal and policy research in universities, research institutes, think tanks, civil society organisations, legal aid organisations, or related institutions
• Experience in coordinating research projects, training programmes, or stakeholder consultations is desirable
• Prior experience in using digital legal resources, research databases, and legal information systems is preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent research, analytical, and academic writing skills
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills
• Ability to mentor and guide junior research staff
• Digital literacy and proficiency in using legal databases, digital research tools, and online knowledge platforms
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Commitment to advancing legal empowerment, gender justice, and capacity-building initiatives

How to Apply

Please use the Google form, and include the following documents:

• An updated CV
• A statement of purpose (500 words) outlining your interest in the position, and suitability for the role.
• Details of two professional references.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience in the range of approx. Rs. 80,000-1,00,000 per month.

For any queries, please write to recruitment@nls.ac.in

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is April 30, 2026 (5 PM IST).

For more details, refer here

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A legal consultant and visiting professor with over 16 years of experience in the field of criminal law and forensic science.

About the Opportunity

Tabish Sarosh & Associates is inviting applications for an internship for 2026. This opportunity is ideal for students who are interested in criminal law practice, court procedures, drafting, litigation exposure.

Duration

May 2026

Vacancy

5

Mode

Offline

Eligibility

• Law students
• Interest in criminal litigation and willingness to learn through experience.

How to Apply?

Send your CV to tabishsaroshassociates@gmail.com.

Location

Delhi.

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The analysis of how intersectionality affects the relationship between equity and inclusion has been overlooked in recent accounting literature (Egan et al., 2024). In the context of this call, intersectionality can be a lens in which to view the dilemma of equity and / vs inclusion. Intersectional research that delves deeper into the identification of complexities and synergies between characteristics, such as age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and ability, among others would be highly valued. As we look at intersectionality, research that can go beyond disciplinary orientation, borders and stasis to investigate which theoretical frames, in which settings, and through which accounting and governance practices, can marginalise or include people would be of significant interest (Haynes, 2025; Abbas, 2025; Daugherty, Wilson & Chowdhury; 2020).

In recent years, regulatory and organisational initiatives have sought to steer accounting research and practice towards adopting DEI policies (Brescia et al., 2024; De Villiers et al., 2024; European Commission, 2024; United Nations, 2016; World Bank, 2013). However, shifts in several national and international government agendas are now inhibiting these efforts to promote more inclusive corporate and business environments. This backlash raises questions about the values, motivations and commitment of multinational corporations and public organisations that had previously pledged to advance workforce inclusion. While accounting can support more inclusive DEI approaches, it may also function as a set of tools that hinder equity and meaningful inclusion. Indeed, accounting practices and governance systems can reinforce patriarchal and heteronormative structures (Haynes, 2025; Broadbent, 1998; Gilbert et al., 2024; Ghio et al., 2023; Jeacle, 2022; Rumens, 2017; Steele et al., 2024).

List of Topic Areas

• The tension between equity and inclusion in accounting practices
• The understanding, operationalisation and development of equity and inclusion
• The inclusion of marginalised groups in the value creation process
• Accounting for marginalised voices
• Accounting and reporting as tools for social (in)justice with specific regards to DEI
• The further exploration of marginalisation and marginalised spaces in accounting as spaces of unexpected value, activation, creativity and innovation in accounting
• Intersectionality in accounting DEI practices, going beyond disciplinary orientation, borders and stasis
• Case studies on DEI initiatives in accounting and management
• The role of regulatory and governance frameworks in promoting inclusive accounting environments and practices.

Guest Editors

Maria Chiara Demartini, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Italy, mariachiara.demartini@unipv.it

Nicholas McGuigan, Monash University, Australia, nicholas.mcguigan@monash.edu

Marisa Agostini, Università Ca’ Foscari, Italy, marisa.agostini@unive.it

Valentina Beretta, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Italy, valentina.beretta@unipv.it

Valerio Brescia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy, valerio.brescia@unimi.it

Sara Trucco, Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma, Italy, sara.trucco@unint.eu

Submissions Information

Submissions are made using ScholarOne Manuscripts. Author guidelines must be strictly followed.

Submit via ScholarOne

Author Guidelines

Authors should select (from the drop-down menu) the special issue title at the appropriate step in the submission process, i.e. in response to “Please select the issue you are submitting to”. Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication anywhere else, while under review for this journal.

Special Issue Workshop

A Workshop linked to this special issue will be held on 10th and 11th September 2026, at the ESCP Business School, Paris, France.

Authors interested in participating should submit an extended abstract (max 800 words, references excluded) or full paper by 31/05/2026 (acceptance notification: 15/05/2026) to the following email addresses:

aghio@escp.eu
Mariachiara.demartini@unipv.it
Marisa.agostini@unive.it
Nicholas.mcguigan@monash.edu
Sara.trucco@unint.eu
valentina.beretta@unipv.it
Valerio.brescia@unimi.it

Please note that presentation of paper(s) at the Workshop is not a prerequisite for submission, nor does it guarantee acceptance into the Special Issue.

Closing date for abstract submission: 31st May 2026

Journal Information: Scopus Journal Q1, H-Index 59

Key Deadlines

Opening date for manuscripts submissions: 14th September 2026

Closing date for manuscripts submission: 30th November 2026

For more details refer here

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The Summer School is being conducted by eight universities/ organisations from across the globe and the sessions listed on the next page on various aspects of Artificial Intelligence shall be taken by experts of the field. The concept of Artificial Intelligence has gained attention of the scholars in the past and it is crucial to understand the legal aspect of Artificial Intelligence.

SESSIONS

• Regulatory sandboxes for creating AI-based technologies
• AI Roles in Detecting Online Hate Speech
• Regulating Privacy and Data Protection in AI Enabled Services in Malaysia
• AI, IHL and Human Rights
• AI & IPR
• AI and Antidiscrimination Law
• AI in Transportation Law: Legal Problems
• Ethical issues of AI and Law technology and its applications
• AI and Its Interplay with Data Privacy, Data Protection & Allied Existing Regime
• AI in the consumption platforms
• CHAT GPT- Understanding the legal aspect & challenges

IMPORTANT DATES

• Last Date to register: 15th June, 2026
• Date of Summer School: 3rd to 25th July 2026

Confirmation of the registration shall be sent in 3-4 working days after the completion of the registration procedure.

The ‘Members’ of the ISAI-DT will pay only 50% of the amount for the summer school. ISAI-DT Membership form link: Click Here

REGISTRATION

CLICK HERE to register.

REGISTRATION FEE

• Indian Students: Rs. 4,000/
• Indian Professionals: Rs. 4,500/
• International Delegates: 80$

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

• Account Holder Name: Knowledge Steez EduHub LLP
• Account Number: 001463300001712
• Type of Account: current account
• Bank name: Yes Bank Ltd
• IFSC Code: YESB0000014
• Paytm- 9654385036

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

CONVENOR

Advocate Mahak Rathee, Coordinator ISAIDT

CO-CONVENOR

• Reema Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor of Law, Jagannath University, Delhi NCR
• Srishti Agarwal, Founder, Vedseadus Legal

STUDENT COORDINATORS

• Astitva Kumar Rao: +91 9140768546
• Devesh Kumar Jha: +91 9905898238
• Rupal Dhull: +91 8053961032
• Shubham Kumar: +91 9939984444
• Piyush Goyat: +91 7404576019

For More Info – AI Summer School Brochure 2026

For More Info related to ISAIDT – Click Here

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The year 2026 marks three decades since the adoption of the 1996 Constitution of the Republic of South Africa: a milestone that invites reflection on the profound legal, political, and socioeconomic transformations that have shaped the nation and the broa der African continent. Over these 30 years, law has had to respond to accelerating global change: climate instability, shifting geopolitical landscapes, widening inequality, evolving labour markets, and rapid technological innovation, most notably in artif icial intelligence (AI).

The Eduvos Faculty of Law invites academics, researchers, legal practitioners, and interdisciplinary scholars to contribute to this dialogue. This conference seeks to explore how legal systems can transcend traditional boundaries to shape a prosperous Afri can future, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP).

We welcome contributions academics, and students, from established scholars, practitioners, that engage critically, creatively, and rigorously with the earlycareer conference theme through any of the following subthemes:

The Justice Horizon: Social Justice and Equality 30 Years into Constitutional Democracy

1. The evolving role of courts in addressing poverty, inequality, and systemic injustice.
2. Restorative and transitional justice pathways in the African context.
3. Contemporary challenges to achieving social, political, and economic justice across Africa.

• Conference Date: 22 – 23 September 2026
• Conference Venue:  Eduvos Bedfordview Campus

Important Dates

• 29 May 2026: Abstract submission deadline
• 1 July 2026: Notification of acceptance
• 1 September 2026: Final paper/presentation submissions
• 22-23 September 2026: Conference

For more details, refer here

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The Leiden Law School (departments of Private Law and IT law) of Leiden University, the Netherlands, invites you to contribute a chapter in a book on Quantum Technology and Law. The book will consist of contributions based on work presented during the 2026 Quantum & Law conference in Leiden1 and your contribution as a leading expert in this area.

This book on Quantum Technology & Law aims to be the first volume to comprehensively explore the legal context within which quantum technology applications are introduced in society. Its main objective is to explore how law and policy can be used to unlock the benefits of quantum technologies for society, whilst managing the risks that are involved.

We invite contributions focusing on technological, legal, ethical, or social issues of the development and use of quantum technology. Topics are not limited to those mentioned below. We particularly welcome contributions on best practices in different countries and contributions that offer multidisciplinary perspectives. This may concern ethical, legal and societal issues of use cases of quantum technologies, best practices in regulating quantum technology, any assessment frameworks for developments in quantum technology, or other relevant perspectives. All chapters will be peer-reviewed by our program committee and other independent reviewers (where necessary) and will be published in an edited book with an ISBN. We have contracted Edgar Elgar for publishing the book. Previously published peerreviewed papers will also be considered, provided the author or authors are granted a license from the publisher, and the publication information is noted in the contribution. Each contributor will receive an author copy (digital or hardcopy).

Audience

For legal scholars, practitioners, and policy makers the book provides an accessible academic work in which detailed questions concerning the legal aspects of quantum technology are discussed for those applications that are likely to reach the market in the coming years. The book aims to provide answers where possible and to highlight ways forward where issues remain. Its academic approach ensures that this book provides a foundation for future debates on law and policy making, also when the technology develops further. This book is also relevant for experts and professionals with a technological background who are interested in the legal aspects of the quantum technologies they are developing or deploying.

Deadlines

• 1 May 2026: publication of call for papers, inviting selected authors
• 1 September 2026: deadline for expression of interest: title, author, abstract, key words
• 9 October 2026: invitations for draft chapters
• 1 February 2027: deadline for draft chapters.
• 9 March 2027: feedback of editors.
• 1 May 2027: deadline for camera-ready chapters.

For more details refer here

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