SUBMISSIONS FOR THE IGLRC 2016 ARE NOW CLOSED

Thank you to everyone who has submitted abstracts for this year’s conference. We are in the process of reviewing all submissions and expect to notify the authors selected to present papers by 5th February 2016.

Authors will be expected to submit completed articles (maximum length 6,000 words) by 14th March 2016.

Further Information

Further information can also be found via our website www.iglrc.com or on Facebook and Twitter @IGLRC . Please address enquiries to submissions@iglrc.com .

The International Graduate Legal Research Conference has become a notable fixture on the academic calendar for doctoral researchers and early-career scholars seeking a dedicated forum for their work. Each edition invites participants from around the world to present original research, exchange ideas, and engage in debate with peers working across diverse areas of law. The conference aims to contribute to the furtherance of legal knowledge by showcasing emerging scholarship in an environment that encourages constructive dialogue and critical inquiry. Organised annually by graduate-led committees associated with leading law schools, the event has built a strong tradition of highlighting new perspectives in transnational and comparative legal studies. Sessions are designed to provide a supportive setting for emerging scholars to test arguments, develop their academic voice, and receive feedback from experienced researchers. The format typically blends paper presentations, poster displays, and workshop-style discussions, creating multiple pathways for engagement and recognition of promising work. Held at venues located within walking distance of major legal and governmental landmarks, the conference situates scholarly conversation close to the institutions that shape law and policy. Proximity to courts, historic legal quarters, and parliamentary surroundings reinforces the conference's connection to legal practice as well as legal academia. This setting offers attendees a chance to experience the wider landscape of legal culture while participating in an international exchange of research and ideas.

Academic conferences play an important role in shaping the early careers of doctoral researchers by offering a structured forum for the exchange of ideas. Sessions typically bring together graduate scholars from around the world, encouraging debate across borders and disciplines while allowing attendees to present work in progress to an engaged audience. Such gatherings are often aimed at fostering networking, collaboration, and the furtherance of knowledge within a supportive peer community. The landscape of transnational legal research presents both challenges and opportunities for emerging scholars. Conferences inspired by these themes frequently organise workshops, poster sessions, and panel discussions, providing scholars with the chance to refine arguments, receive feedback, and engage with leading voices in the field. Located within walking distance of institutions central to the study of law, these events also connect participants to a wider scholarly tradition while marking milestones in the ongoing development of graduate legal research.

Academic conferences play an important role in shaping the early careers of doctoral researchers by offering a structured forum for the exchange of ideas. Sessions typically bring together graduate scholars from around the world, encouraging debate across borders and disciplines while allowing attendees to present work in progress to an engaged audience. Such gatherings are often aimed at fostering networking, collaboration, and the furtherance of knowledge within a supportive peer community.