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SAHSOL Annual Conference 2025

SAHSOL Annual Conference 2025

April 21, 2025 to April 22, 2025

SAHSOL, LUMS

Dates:
21-22 April, 2025

SAHSOL

Venue:
SAHSOL, LUMS

SAHSOL

Contact:
sahsolevents@lums.edu.pk

About the Conference

Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL) at LUMS is delighted to announce its Annual Conference 2025, a premier gathering of scholars, practitioners, and activists engaging with some of the most pressing legal and political issues of our time.

The theme of this year’s conference, “Futures of International Law,” invites critical reflections on the contemporary international legal order, its legitimacy, and its responsiveness to ongoing and emerging global challenges.

Recent events, including Israel’s wars against the people of Palestine, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, forced migration due to climate change, and the role of international economic institutions in perpetuating inequality, have raised urgent questions about the effectiveness, equity, and resilience of international law. Is international law still a tool for justice, or has it become a mechanism for maintaining global inequalities? Can it be reclaimed by those it has historically failed?

Through a diverse set of panels and keynote addresses, this conference aims to reimagine the structures and principles that should guide international law in the 21^st century.

Conference Themes and Panels

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 to submit abstracts of proposed papers. We encourage contributions from diverse disciplines, including but not limited to law, history, political science, economics, and international relations.

Submission Guidelines

Abstract: Maximum 500 words, outlining the key argument, methodology, and contribution to the conference theme.
Short Biography: Maximum 200 words, including institutional affiliation and research interests.
Deadline for Submissions: Friday, 28 February 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Friday, 15 March 2025
Submission Email: sahsolevents@lums.edu.pk

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

Download the full Call for Papers document here.

Information and Contact

For any enquiries, please write to us at: 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 organizing committee.

Register

We warmly welcome professionals, academics, students, and general participants from all fields of interest to attend the 3rd SAHSOL Annual Conference: Futures of International Law as part of our audience. Whether you seek to expand your knowledge, engage with expert speakers, or explore thought-provoking discussions on the evolving landscape of international law, this conference offers a platform for meaningful learning and exchange.

To attend as an audience member, please click here to register yourself

If you experience any issues with registration, please try using a different browser or your mobile phone. If the problem still persists, email us at sahsolevents@lums.edu.pk for assistance.

Agenda

Click the image below to Download the Agenda

To attend as an audience member, please click here to register yourself

If you experience any issues with registration, please try using a different browser or your mobile phone. If the problem still persists, email us at sahsolevents@lums.edu.pk for assistance.

Add to Calendar 2025-04-21 12:32:37 2025-04-22 12:32:37 SAHSOL Annual Conference 2025 Dates:21-22 April, 2025Venue:SAHSOL, LUMSContact:sahsolevents@lums.edu.pkAbout the ConferenceShaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL) at LUMS is delighted to announce its Annual Conference 2025, a premier gathering of scholars, practitioners, and activists engaging with some of the most pressing legal and political issues of our time.The theme of this year’s conference, “Futures of International Law,” invites critical reflections on the contemporary international legal order, its legitimacy, and its responsiveness to ongoing and emerging global challenges.Recent events, including Israel’s wars against the people of Palestine, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, forced migration due to climate change, and the role of international economic institutions in perpetuating inequality, have raised urgent questions about the effectiveness, equity, and resilience of international law. Is international law still a tool for justice, or has it become a mechanism for maintaining global inequalities? Can it be reclaimed by those it has historically failed?Through a diverse set of panels and keynote addresses, this conference aims to reimagine the structures and principles that should guide international law in the 21st century.Conference Themes and PanelsThe Legitimacy of International Law: Historical challenges and contemporary issuesStructures and Practices of International AdjudicationThe Myth and Reality of International Humanitarian LawInternational economic, climate and investment law: Imperialism, colonialism, and global inequalities Human Rights and Inhuman WrongsDisplacement, Migration, and Refugees in the Anthropocene Call for PapersInformation and ContactRegisterAgendaCall for PapersWe invite scholars, legal practitioners, activists, policymakers, and PhD students to submit abstracts of proposed papers. We encourage contributions from diverse disciplines, including but not limited to law, history, political science, economics, and international relations.Submission GuidelinesAbstract: Maximum 500 words, outlining the key argument, methodology, and contribution to the conference theme.Short Biography: Maximum 200 words, including institutional affiliation and research interests.Deadline for Submissions: Friday, 28 February 2025Notification of Acceptance: Friday, 15 March 2025Submission Email: sahsolevents@lums.edu.pkAccepted papers will be allocated to plenary or parallel sessions at the discretion of the organizers.Download the full Call for Papers document here.Information and ContactFor any enquiries, please write to us at: 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 organizing committee.RegisterWe warmly welcome professionals, academics, students, and general participants from all fields of interest to attend the 3rd SAHSOL Annual Conference: Futures of International Law as part of our audience. Whether you seek to expand your knowledge, engage with expert speakers, or explore thought-provoking discussions on the evolving landscape of international law, this conference offers a platform for meaningful learning and exchange.To attend as an audience member, please click here to register yourselfIf you experience any issues with registration, please try using a different browser or your mobile phone. If the problem still persists, email us at sahsolevents@lums.edu.pk for assistance.AgendaClick the image below to Download the Agenda To attend as an audience member, please click here to register yourselfIf you experience any issues with registration, please try using a different browser or your mobile phone. If the problem still persists, email us at sahsolevents@lums.edu.pk for assistance. SAHSOL, LUMS LUMS Drupal 8 adil.sarwar@lums.edu.pk Asia/Karachi public