2nd International Conference on Law, Economics and Contemporary Challenges (Hybrid)

The Centre for Law and Economics, School of Law, Bennett University, is organising the 2nd International Conference on Law, Economics and Contemporary Challenges on 2-3 September 2026 in hybrid mode at the Bennett University campus, Greater Noida. The conference seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue at the intersection of law and economics, bringing together academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, industry experts and students to examine contemporary legal, economic and policy challenges.

Bennett University, Greater Noida, is a State Private University in Uttar Pradesh, established by the Times Group (Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd.). Its School of Law works towards excellence in teaching, research and advocacy, and the Centre for Law and Economics serves as a hub for research, education and policy analysis fostering collaboration between legal scholars, economists, practitioners and policymakers. The conference is organised in collaboration with HSE University, Russia, with SCC Online as Knowledge Partner and SCC Times as Media Partner.

Original and unpublished research papers are invited on contemporary issues arising at the intersection of law, economics and governance, including but not limited to:

• Economic Analysis of Law; Law and Efficiency; Welfare Economics and Law
• Consumer Protection; Intellectual Property Economics; Insurance Law; Competition Law
• Globalised Legal Systems; Economic and Social Rights; Behavioural Economics
• Environmental Law; Poverty and Law; Gender Justice; Labour Law
• Sustainable Development Goals; Artificial Intelligence Regulation; Cryptocurrency Regulation

The conference is open to academicians and faculty members, research scholars and Ph.D. candidates, law students, legal practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, and representatives from governmental and non-governmental organisations. Co-authorship is permitted for a maximum of three authors per paper.

• Extended Abstract: 1,000-1,200 words.
• Full Paper (for accepted abstracts): 5,000-8,000 words.
• Formatting: Times New Roman; Title 16pt bold centered; Headings 14pt bold; Body 12pt, 1.5 spacing, justified; Footnotes 10pt single spacing. Citations in Bluebook (21st edition).
• File format: MS Word (.doc/.docx). Similarity index permitted up to 10%; use of AI-generated content is strictly prohibited.

Registration fees are payable only after acceptance of the abstract:

• Students: Rs. 600 (single author) / Rs. 500 per co-author
• Research Scholars: Rs. 1,200 (single) / Rs. 1,000 per co-author
• Academicians: Rs. 2,000 (single) / Rs. 1,800 per co-author
• International participants: USD 45 (single) / USD 40 per co-author

Submit your extended abstract through the official Google Form before 30 June 2026 (extended deadline). Accepted authors will be notified and the payment link shared along with the acceptance mail. For queries, write to sol.cle@bennett.edu.in.

Selected full papers presented at the conference will be published by reputed publishers with an ISBN, subject to successful completion of a double-blind peer review process and adherence to publication standards.