Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, in association with the Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research (CALSAR) and IQAC KLA, invites submissions for its 33rd International Seminar. The seminar examines good governance, artificial intelligence, public administration and algorithmic accountability.
About Kerala Law Academy Law College
Established in 1966, Kerala Law Academy Law College is an institution engaged in legal education, research and law reform. Affiliated with the University of Kerala, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in law.
About the Seminar
The seminar’s theme is “Good Governance and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Era: Restructuring Public Administration, Legal Frameworks, and Algorithmic Accountability.”
It provides a multidisciplinary forum to examine how AI and automated decision-making affect public institutions, constitutional rights, administrative processes and legal accountability.
Eligibility Criteria
Submissions are invited from students, research scholars, researchers, academics, legal practitioners, policymakers and technology professionals.
Co-authorship is permitted for up to two authors. Each participant may submit only one paper.
Themes
Suggested areas include:
- Good governance, administrative discretion and public accountability.
- AI in public administration, automated decisions and algorithmic bias.
- Smart policing, surveillance and criminal justice technologies.
- International and comparative approaches to AI regulation.
- Constitutional safeguards, digital governance and data protection in India.
- Cybersecurity, digital identity, sustainability and public trust.
These themes are illustrative. Authors may propose other topics aligned with the seminar’s central theme.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract: Maximum 250 words, outlining the paper’s argument, proposed subtitles, reference materials and brief conclusion.
- Full paper: Maximum 2,500 words, including the title, author details and footnotes.
- Language: Papers and presentations must be in English.
- File format: Microsoft Word.
- Originality: Papers must be original, unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Citation style: Authors are encouraged to follow The Bluebook, twentieth edition.
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Formatting Requirements
Use Times New Roman, with 12-point body text, 14-point headings and 10-point footnotes. Papers should use A4 pages, single line spacing and justified alignment.
Insert references as footnotes using Word’s footnote function. Subheadings should be bold and left-aligned; case names may be italicised.
Seminar Date
The seminar will take place on 5 December 2026.
Mode
The seminar will be conducted entirely online.
Registration Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single-author paper presentation | ₹1,000 |
| Co-authored paper presentation | ₹1,200 |
| Participation without presentation | ₹250 |
Publication Opportunity
Selected papers may be published in the seminar book with an ISBN.
Publication charges, if applicable, will be borne by the authors. A soft copy of the publication requires an additional ₹200, while a hard copy requires an additional ₹600.
Important Dates
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | 15 November 2026 |
| Abstract acceptance notification | 17 November 2026 |
| Full paper submission deadline | 25 November 2026 |
| Full paper acceptance notification | 28 November 2026 |
| Registration fee payment deadline | 30 November 2026 |
| Seminar | 5 December 2026 |
Contact Details
For queries, contact the faculty convenors:
- Manu Krishna S K: +91 9995400709
- Dr. Malavika J: +91 8281682549
Official Announcement
View the seminar announcement on Kerala Law Academy’s official website.
How to Apply?
Email your abstract of up to 250 words to 33rdklainternationalseminar@gmail.com by 15 November 2026.
Include a cover page containing the paper title, sub-theme, author names, institution or organisation, designation, email address, postal address and contact number.
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