Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) invites submissions for the 10th GNLU International Conference on Law & Economics, scheduled for 13–14 February 2027 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The conference will examine empirical and applied approaches to governance, legal reform and inclusive public policy.
About Gujarat National Law University
Gujarat National Law University is a statutory university established under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education in law and interdisciplinary fields.
The conference is organised jointly by the GNLU Centre for Law & Economics and the GNLU Centre for Empirical & Applied Research in Law & Interdisciplinary Studies. The GNLU Journal of Law & Economics is its publishing partner.
About the Conference
The conference focuses on “Empirical and Applied Law & Economics of Governance and Inclusive Public Policy.”
It seeks research examining how economic analysis and empirical evidence can inform legal reforms, strengthen governance and advance inclusive public policy. Authors may submit original full papers or extended abstracts.
Themes
The indicative themes include:
- Basic areas of law and economics.
- Disability and inclusivity.
- Litigation.
- Public and private international law.
- Macroeconomics and law.
- Economic rationale of industrial policy.
- Market regulators.
- Gender studies.
- Environmental law.
- Contemporary legal developments.
- Social equity, inclusiveness and international trade.
- Other substantive areas of law and economics.
These themes are non-exhaustive, and submissions addressing allied areas are welcome.
Eligibility Criteria
Participation categories include students, research scholars, academicians and professionals from India and abroad.
Co-authorship is permitted for up to three authors.
Submission Guidelines
Authors must comply with the following requirements:
- Full papers: 5,000–7,000 words, excluding footnotes and the title.
- Extended abstracts: 1,500–2,500 words. These will be considered for the conference but are not eligible for journal publication.
- File format: Microsoft Word, in .doc or .docx format.
- Main text: Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing and justified alignment.
- Citations and references: APA, 7th edition.
- Explanatory footnotes: Times New Roman, 10-point font and single line spacing.
- Submission copies: One copy containing author details and one anonymous copy.
Submissions must be original and free from plagiarism. Papers must not be generated using AI tools, and any use of AI must be clearly disclosed. Authors must follow accepted standards of research integrity.
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Location
The conference will take place at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Registration Fees
Registration fees are payable only after selection of the paper.
| Participant Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| GNLU participants, without accommodation | ₹1,000 |
| Indian students and research scholars | ₹2,000 |
| Indian academicians and professionals | ₹3,000 |
| Foreign-national students | USD 45 |
| Foreign-national academicians and professionals | USD 90 |
Each co-author must register and pay separately.
Accommodation is available on a sharing basis, subject to availability, at an additional ₹1,500 per day, or USD 25 per day for foreign nationals, excluding taxes.
Publication and Certificates
The top four to six manuscripts may be published in the GNLU Journal of Law & Economics, subject to peer review and satisfactory incorporation of comments received during the paper presentation.
Extended abstracts will not be considered for journal publication. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
How to Submit?
Prepare the manuscript according to the submission guidelines and upload both the author-identified and anonymous copies through the designated form.
Click here to submit your manuscript.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission deadline | 15 December 2026 |
| Confirmation of selection | 2 January 2027 |
| Last date for payment and registration | 12 January 2027 |
| Conference dates | 13–14 February 2027 |
Contact Details
For conference-related queries, email cle@gnlu.ac.in.
- Saransh Sood, Student Convenor: +91 82197 85708.
- Khyati Maurya, Student Convenor: +91 99360 23102.
Official Brochure
Download the official conference brochure.
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