Nirma University Institute of Law's National Conference on Law, Science and Society : Call for Papers

Conference Date: 27th - 28th Jan

The complete paper (4000 words) with abstract (200 words) should reach the authorities latest by 30th November 2011.

Important: The concept note says that only post graduate students are eligible to send in their papers. (No harm trying though). Update: The conference is now open to undergraduate students also.

Registration fee for students is rupees 500.

Themes:

Track I – Dimensions of Law, Science & Society
1. New Social Movements (Issue of Rights, Third Gender, Displaced People, Minorities, Governance, Micro Finance etc.)
2. Technology & Legal Interface
3. Emerging Technologies: Socio-Legal Impact
4. Law in practice: Ethics & Principles
5. Science & Society: Debating the Changing Relationship

Track II – Impact of Globalization
1. Development Dilemmas- Rural- Urban, Public-Private, Domestic-International Growth etc.
2. Globalization of Laws : Post WTO / TRIPS Scenario / Environmental Issues
3. Higher Education in Global Scenario
4. Impact of Economic Regulation
5. Global Challenges to Business & Economy
6. Law, Media & Global Diaspora – Multiculturalism

Track III – Advanced Technologies & Emerging Laws
1. Technology & Law Enforcement
2. Emerging Social Media & Technology
3. Public Safety & Security through Law & Technology
4. Space Laws / Forensic Science & Crime
5. IPR – Plant Varieties Protection and Issues of Food Security,
6. Traditional Knowledge & Biodiversity issues

Track IV – Challenges of Social Transformation
1. Law, Society & State Policy
2. Violence against Women: Challenges for Restoration Space
3. Social Exclusion and Needed Action
4. Issues and Challenges: Surrogate Motherhood

More details are here