Reimagining International Law: Call for Papers

The future of international law is at the forefront of global discussion. This year’s international law conference, “Futures of International Law,” invites critical reflection on the contemporary legal order, its effectiveness, and its ability to address pressing global challenges.

Recent events, from the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine to the global climate crisis and its impact on migration, highlight the urgent need to examine the role of international law in a rapidly changing world. Is it a tool for justice or a mechanism that perpetuates inequalities? Can its foundations be reimagined to better serve the needs of all?

Exploring Key Themes

Through diverse panels, keynote addresses, and scholarly contributions, the conference aims to tackle these critical questions and explore innovative solutions. Key themes to be examined include:

• The Legitimacy of International Law: Historical challenges and contemporary issues
• Structures and Practices of International Adjudication
• The Myth and Reality of International Humanitarian Law
• International Economic, Climate and Investment Law: Imperialism, Colonialism, and Global Inequalities
• Human Rights and Inhuman Wrongs
• Displacement, Migration, and Refugees in the Anthropocene

Call for Papers

We invite scholars, legal practitioners, activists, policymakers, and PhD students from diverse disciplines including law, history, political science, economics, and international relations to submit abstracts for proposed papers.

Submissions should:

• Outline the key argument, methodology, and contribution to the conference theme (maximum 500 words)
• Include a short biography (maximum 200 words) with institutional affiliation and research interests

Deadline for Submissions: Friday, February 28, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Friday, March 15, 2025
Submission Email: sahsolevents@lums.edu.pk

Accepted papers will be allocated to plenary or parallel sessions at the discretion of the organizers.

For the full Call for Papers document, click here.

For any inquiries, please write to: sahsolevents@lums.edu.pk

*The event is planned as an in-person gathering, and participants are encouraged to attend physically. However, hybrid participation may be considered in exceptional cases at the discretion of the organising committee.