Legal Lock National Conference 2026: Call for Papers

Theme: Technology, Access and the Evolution of Law

Legal Lock announces its National Conference 2026 on The Future of Justice in India: Technology, Access and the Evolution of Law, scheduled for 19 December 2026. The conference invites original legal research examining how technological developments, changing social needs and institutional challenges are reshaping the administration of justice and the evolution of law in India.

The conference welcomes rigorous doctrinal, empirical, comparative, socio-legal, interdisciplinary and policy-oriented research from eligible students, researchers, academicians, practising lawyers and subject-matter experts.

Conference Details

• Conference date: 19 December 2026 (Online Round)

• Full-paper submission deadline: 10 December 2026

• Registration fee: ₹1,800/per paper

• Submission format: Complete research paper

• Abstract submission: Not required, as a conference allows direct paper submission and presentation.

• Presentation format: All the papers submitted shall be allowed to present online. However upon scoring, the top 20 papers shall be selected for the offline round, that is, round 2.

Five Research Sub-Themes

1. Technology, AI and the Future of Justice

Research may examine AI regulation, digital evidence, data protection, cyber law, algorithmic decision-making and the integration of technology into legal processes.

2. Access to Justice, Judicial Reforms and Dispute Resolution

This theme addresses judicial delays, legal aid, court modernisation, mediation, arbitration, online dispute resolution and access to justice for marginalised communities.

3. The Evolution of the Legal Profession and Legal Education

Submissions may explore legal technology, professional ethics, future-ready legal education, employability, research standards and changing career opportunities within the legal profession.

4. Constitutional Governance, Human Rights and Institutional Accountability

This theme encompasses fundamental rights, separation of powers, privacy, freedom of speech, democratic institutions, judicial accountability and criminal justice reform.

5. Law, Society and Emerging Challenges in India

Contributors may examine gender justice, caste and discrimination, labour and gig work, environmental justice, healthcare, consumer protection and corporate responsibility.

Eligibility

The conference invites students enrolled in recognised law universities, academicians, practising lawyers and subject-matter experts with research interests relevant to the conference's five sub-themes. Submissions should demonstrate a clear connection to the theme of the conference and offer substantive legal, empirical, interdisciplinary or policy-oriented analysis.