Category Archives: Conferences Seminars and Lectures
Call for Paper Proposals: ‘Intellectual Property and Politics: From Power Relations to Realpolitik’, São Paulo, 28 June – 1 July 2026
The thematic focus of the Congress is the interface between IP and politics. We ask whether, how, and to what extent politics influences IP law, and how IP law, in turn, functions as a political tool in various contexts. The elusiveness of the concept of politics merits in-depth analysis to illuminate the many ways it […]
‘Crossroads in Private International Law Webinar with on “the EU Anti-SLAPP Directive” at the University of Aberdeen’
The Centre for Private International Law & Transnational Governance of the University of Aberdeen is continuing its Crossroads in Private International Law webinar series with a talk by Birgit van Houtert (Maastricht University) and Francesca Farrington (Groningen University) titled ‘The EU Anti-SLAPP Directive – Comparative Perspectives on Implementation’ … (more) Tobias Lutzi, Conflict of Laws […]
Call for Papers: ‘Economic Aspects of the Constitution’: University of Glasgow, 16-17 April 2026
The workshop seeks to explore those aspects of the constitutional order of the United Kingdom (as well as its Overseas Territories and the Crown Dependencies) which have an economic element. Any proposal for a paper which fits the workshop theme is welcome, but possible topics include the following: … (more)
50 Years of Consumer Law in the European Union: Past, Present, and Future: University of Luxembourg and online, 21 November 2025
The conference will critically examine the acquis through the lens of legislation and Court rulings. The conference celebrates five decades of EU consumer law, bringing together leading academics, judges, and policy-makers to reflect critically on its evolution and future direction. Its objective is to look back at how consumer law has developed and to propose […]
‘Comparative Law Teaching in the UK – Where are we in 2025?’
BACL’s 75th Anniversary Workshop took place at King’s College, Cambridge, on 7-8 July 2025. It was an inspiring celebration of the continuing relevance of comparative law in UK legal education. We are deeply grateful to the 30 legal academics and research students who contributed their insight and enthusiasm. The workshop featured 19 speakers including Early […]
Call for Papers – Yale-Toronto-Columbia Private Law Theory Discussion Group (hybrid event, 26 March 2026)
The Discussion Group brings together scholars interested in theoretical and foundational questions in private law, broadly understood to include (but not limited to) contract, tort, property, unjust enrichment, equity, and remedies. Papers engaging with normative, analytical, comparative, economic, or historical perspectives on private law are all welcome. This year’s iteration will feature a newfound emphasis […]
Call for Papers: 12th Annual Junior Scholars Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 17-18 April 2026
The conference provides junior scholars, from institutions around the globe, with a platform to present and discuss their work with peers and receive feedback from faculty of the University of Michigan Law School, one of the premier law schools in the world. It aims to promote fruitful collaboration between participants and encourage their integration into […]
Call for papers: ‘Moments of Rupture’, online, 20-21 November 2025
Some legal and social changes are so profound that they create what seem to be moments of rupture: breaks between the ‘before’ and ‘after’. These moments can take many forms including new laws, new civil codes, court judgments and new organisations. But are these events really ruptures? If so, how was such significant change achieved? […]
Call for Proposals for Presentations: 18th Annual International Conference on Contracts (KCON XVIII), Gainesville, Florida, 19-21 February 2026
KCON is the largest annual international academic conference dedicated to contract law and related areas of commercial law. It brings together contract law scholars, expert practitioners, and aspiring academics from around the world. KCON strives to be an open community for supporting and enriching scholarship. It welcomes presentations on projects at every level of development, […]
Call for Expressions of Interest: Feminist Intellectual Property Studies, University of Wolverhampton and online, 8-9 June 2026
We are organising the ‘Women and Intellectual Property’ event, where we will discuss the scholarship, policy and practice of women in intellectual property practice. We will also explore women and intellectual property systems, focusing on inclusivity in the creative industries and systems of innovation … (more)