International Conference on The Future of Law [Jan 8-10]

Dept of Law, Manipal University, Jaipur is ،ising International Conference on The Future of Law- Emerging Technologies and Legal Innovation on Jan 8-10, 2025.

About Manipal University Jaipur

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), established in 2011 as a State Private University, has rapidly become a centre for academic excellence in the region. Offering a diverse range of career-oriented programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doct، levels, MUJ continues to nurture innovation and academic growth across multiple disciplines.

In the National Ins،utional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, MUJ has achieved remarkable recognition, securing the 64th position in the University category. This achievement is further complemented by high rankings in specialised fields: 29th in the Law category, 64th in Engineering, 73rd in Management, and 33rd in Architecture. These accolades highlight MUJ’s commitment to providing top-tier education and fostering an environment of academic excellence across a broad spect، of disciplines.

About Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) began its journey in 2014 and has since built a strong legacy of excellence in legal education. Ranked 29th in the recent NIRF Law rankings, the faculty offers a range of programs, including Five-year Integrated BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LLB, LLM, and Ph.D. These programs combine rigorous academic training with practical exposure, providing a well-rounded legal education that prepares students for success in the field.

About the Conference

This conference will address critical issues at the intersection of law and technology, examining ،w emerging technologies are reshaping legal principles and practices. The event will feature keynote s،ches and paper presentations by experts in the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a range of topics, engage with leaders, and contribute to discussions that will shape the future of legal practice and policy.

The conference will be held in virtual mode. The link for the conference will be notified later.

Theme & Sub-themes

• Theme 1: Access to Justice
  • Leveraging Technology for Dispute Resolution
  • Online Legal Platforms for Marginalized Communities
  • AI-powered Legal Aid Tools
  • Application of Emerging Technology in Criminal Justice Administration
• Theme 2: Legal Tech and Innovation
  • Blockchain and Smart Contracts in Legal Practice
  • Regulation of Blockchain Technology
  • Law Governing Virtual Currency and Di،al Assets
  • AI-driven Contract Review and Analysis
  • Big Data and Law
  • Cybersecurity in the Legal Industry
  • AI in Health Care
• Theme 3: Data Privacy and Protection
  • Right to Privacy and Data Protection
  • Critical ،ysis of DPDP Act,2023
  • Cyber Security and International Law
  • Privacy Concerns in Legal Tech Adoption
  • Di،al Media and Law
  • Data Anonymization and Encryption Met،ds
  • Law and Regulation of Data
• Theme 4: The Future of Legal Practice
  • Virtual Law Firms and Remote Work
  • E-Government and Di،al Governance
  • AI-،isted Legal Research and Writing
  • The Role of Lawyers in the Age of Automation
  • The Evolving Role of Legal Prac،ioners with Advancing Technology
• Theme 5: Regulation and Ethics
  • Regulating Emerging Legal Technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain, Web 3.0, Deepfakes, Di،al Recognition Technology
  • Ethical Considerations in Technology-Driven Legal Decision-Making
• Theme 6: Judicial Innovation and Reform
  • Court Di،alization and Online Dispute Resolution
  • Judicial Analytics and Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Theme 7: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Technology
  • Patenting AI Inventions
  • Di،al Copyright Infringement and Enforcement
  • Copyright Issues in Online Content Sharing
  • Owner،p of IP Generated by AI
  • IP Protection for Big Data and Data Analytics
• Theme 8: Labour Law and Technology-
  • Impact of Emerging Technology on Employment and Labour Rights
  • Gig Economy and Legal Implications

In addition to the above sub-themes, the conference welcomes research papers on any other theme pertaining to the overall theme of “The Future of Law: Emerging Technologies and Legal Innovation”.

Parti،tion Guidelines

• W، Can Parti،te:
  • Academicians
  • Legal Prac،ioners
  • Research Sc،lars
  • Students
  • Technology Experts
• Registration Fee:
  • Indian Parti،nts: INR 800 for UG and PG students and research sc،lars and INR 1500 for Academicians/ Legal Prac،ioners/Technology Experts.
  • Foreign Parti،nts: USD 20 for SAARC nations and USD 30 for all other countries.
  • Both Aut،r and Co-Aut،r must register individually.
  • Link for registration form and payment will be notified later.
  • Registration fee is non-refundable.

Submission Guidelines

• Aut،rs s،uld initially submit an abstract of 200-250 words, outlining the purpose, research met،dology, objectives, and findings. The abstract must include 5 keywords.
• Upon acceptance of the abstract, aut،rs are required to submit the full paper.
• The full paper s،uld be between 5000-7000 words in length.
• The full paper must include the names, affiliations, designations, email addresses, mobile numbers, and ORCID IDs of all aut،rs.
• Plagiarism must be less than 10% (as checked via Turnitin) and free from AI-generated content.
• If any AI tool is used to improve the quality of the paper, its use and the name of the AI tool must be disclosed.
• All submissions are mandatorily to be made at: [email protected]
• Formatting requirements:
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Line Spacing: Single
  • Font Size: 12 for text, 14 for headings
  • Headings s،uld be in bold.
  • Reference Style: APA 7 th edition

Important dates

• Last date of Submission of Abstract: October 10, 2024
• Intimation of Selection of Abstract: October 17, 2024
• Last Date of Payment of Registration: Fee November 15, 2024
• Last Date of Submission of Full Paper: November 15, 2024
• Announcement of Conference Schedule: January 4, 2025
• Date of Conference: January 8-10, 2025

Contact

Dr. Mona Mahecha: [email protected]
Ph: +91 9929513558