CfP: Free 2nd International E-Conference on World Constitutional Law, Governance & Justice 2026 by The Institute of Excellence in Research and Law (I.E.R.L.)
About I.E.R.L
The Institute of Excellence in Research and Law (I.E.R.L.) is committed to promoting quality legal education, rigorous academic research, and transformative intellectual discourse. Rooted in the belief that education is the most powerful weapon to reshape society, I.E.R.L. continuously strives to create inclusive academic spaces where ideas, scholarship, and social commitment meet.
As part of this vision, I.E.R.L. proudly announces its second-ever Free International Online Conference, dedicated to the evolving discourse on World Constitutional Law, Governance, Justice, and Democratic Transformation.
About the Conference
The I.E.R.L. 2nd International E-Conference on World Constitutional Law, Governance & Justice 2026 aims to provide a global academic platform for students, scholars, academicians, legal professionals, researchers, policymakers, and social thinkers to engage in meaningful discussions on the changing dimensions of constitutionalism across the world.
In an era marked by rapid constitutional transformations, democratic stress, rising concerns over institutional accountability, human rights challenges, technological surveillance, environmental crises, and evolving interpretations of justice, constitutional law has become central to global governance discourse.
This conference seeks to:
- critically analyse contemporary constitutional challenges
- encourage comparative constitutional learning across jurisdictions
- strengthen dialogue between academia and practice
- promote justice-oriented constitutional thinking rooted in democratic values
Eligibility
The Organising Committee invites submissions from:
- Law Students
- Research Scholars
- Academicians
- Faculty Members
- Lawyers and Advocates
- Judicial Aspirants
- Policy Researchers
- Social Scientists
- Human Rights Defenders
- NGOs / Civil Society Representatives
- Professionals from allied disciplines
- Individuals interested in constitutional law and governance studies
Theme & Sub-themes
Participants may submit papers on any topic related to the main theme, including but not limited to:
- Comparative Constitutionalism
- Constitutional Morality and Transformative Constitutionalism
- Rule of Law and Democratic Governance
- Fundamental Rights and Human Dignity
- Separation of Powers and Institutional Accountability
- Judicial Review and Constitutional Courts
- Federalism and Distribution of Powers
- Constitutionalism in the Global South
- Emergency Powers and Constitutional Limitations
- Constitutional Responses to Social Inequality
- Minority Rights and Inclusive Constitutional Governance
- Gender Justice and Constitutional Protection
- Free Speech, Dissent, and Democratic Spaces
- Technology, Surveillance, and Digital Constitutional Rights
- Environmental Constitutionalism and Climate Justice
- Human Rights and Constitutional Remedies
- Access to Justice and Constitutional Adjudication
- Secularism and Constitutional Identity
- Constitutional Design and Nation-Building
- Constitutional Amendments and Basic Structure Doctrines
- Constitutional Crises and Democratic Backsliding
- Global Constitutional Trends in the 21st Century
About the Call for Papers
This conference invites original and unpublished research papers that contribute meaningfully to the discourse surrounding constitutional law, governance, democracy, justice, and institutional development across jurisdictions.
Submissions may include doctrinal research, comparative studies, policy analysis, empirical legal research, and interdisciplinary approaches.
The objective is to encourage serious academic engagement, critical legal analysis, and comparative constitutional research from participants across India and beyond.
Submission Guidelines
The paper must relate to the main theme or sub-themes of the conference
- Submissions must be original and unpublished
- Co-authorship is allowed (maximum 2 authors)
- Format: Word document (.doc/.docx)
- Font: Times New Roman
- Heading: 14 | Main Text: 12
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Alignment: Justified
- Word Limit: 2500–6000 words (including footnotes)
- Citation Style: OSCOLA / Bluebook / APA / I.E.R.L. Citation Framework
- Footnotes: Font Size 10
- Subheadings must be bold and left-aligned
- Plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification
- Case laws and statutes may be italicised where necessary
Cover Page Requirements
The paper must include a separate cover page containing:
- Name of Author(s)
- Designation / Academic Status
- Institution / Organisation Name
- Discipline / Year of Study
- Contact Number
- Email ID
- Address
- Title of Paper
How to Submit?
Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.
Important dates
- Opening of Submission: 17 April 2026
- Last Date for Paper Submission: 10 May 2026
- Communication of Selection / Acceptance: 12 May 2026
- Date of Conference: 16–17 May 2026
Contact
For any clarification or further documentation, please feel free to contact us at: ierlacademy2024@gmail.com
