Three Days International Conference on the theme “The Future of Law: Emerging Technologies and Legal Innovation”

Department of Law (Arts and Science), Manipal University Jaipur is organising Three Days International Conference on the theme “The Future of Law: Emerging Technologies and Legal Innovation” to bring together scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts to explore the intersection of law and emerging technologies.

About Manipal University Jaipur

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), established in 2011 as a State Private University, has rapidly become a centre for academic excellence in the region. Offering a diverse range of career-oriented programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, MUJ continues to nurture innovation and academic growth across multiple disciplines. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, MUJ has achieved remarkable recognition, securing the 64th position in the University category. This achievement is further complemented by high rankings in specialised fields: 29th in the Law category, 64th in Engineering, 73rd in Management, and 33rd in Architecture. These accolades highlight MUJ’s commitment to providing top-tier education and fostering an environment of academic excellence across a broad spectrum of disciplines.

About Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) began its journey in 2014 and has since built a strong legacy of excellence in legal education. Ranked 29th in the recent NIRF Law rankings, the faculty offers a range of programs, including Five-year Integrated BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LLB, LLM, and Ph.D. These programs combine rigorous academic training with practical exposure, providing a well-rounded legal education that prepares students for success in the field.

About Department of Law (Arts and Science)

The Department of Law (A&S) at Manipal University Jaipur offers an integrated BA LLB (Hons) program, preparing students for careers in both corporate law and litigation. The department emphasizes Outcome-Based Learning to ensure its graduates are industry-ready professionals.

About -GALTER

GALTER is a unique dedicated Research Oriented Educational Academy with focus on interface of emerging highly disruptive technologies, such as Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets, Fintech, IoT, Artificial Intelligence and metaverse and promoting their proper and effective ethico-legal framework. The GALTER is an experienced pool of experts from Education, Law, Science & Technology, Management as well as other related fields. With a committed team of experts from across the globe, covering nearly every field of knowledge, GALTER is making a significant and qualitative impact in the realms of research and education worldwide. GALTER works with a vision in recreating innovative global tools and techniques towards harmonization of emerging technologies and their best application through robust ethico-legal framework. its mission is to promote world class research & educational services for better understanding and application of the emerging technologies and their regulation.

About the Conference

This conference will address critical issues at the intersection of law and technology, examining how emerging technologies are reshaping legal principles and practices. The event will feature keynote speeches and paper presentations by experts in the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a range of topics, engage with leaders, and contribute to discussions that will shape the future of legal practice and policy.

The conference will be held in virtual mode. The link for the conference will be notified later.

Publication Opportunities

Post presentation of papers in the Conference, selected paper will be curated for publication by the editorial board. Authors of selected papers will be invited to submit extended versions of their work for publication in a Scopus Indexed Journal/Book. Alternatively, authors of other selected papers will be invited to publish their papers in an edited book with ISBN Number. These publications will offer participants a chance to disseminate their research to a wider audience and gain recognition in the academic community.

Charges for publication in the above will be notified later.

Conference Sub-themes

Theme 1: Access to Justice

1.   Leveraging Technology for Dispute Resolution Online Legal Platforms for Marginalized Communities

3. AI-powered Legal Aid Tools application of Emerging Technology in Criminal Justice Administration

Theme 2: Legal Tech and Innovation

1. Blockchain and Smart Contracts in Legal Practice

2.  Regulation of Blockchain Technology

3. Law Governing Virtual Currency and Digital Assets

4.    AI-driven Contract Review and Analysis Big Data and Law

6.   Cybersecurity in the Legal Industry

7.    AI in Health Care

Theme 3: Data Privacy and Protection

1.    Right to Privacy and Data Protection

2.    Critical analysis of DPDP Act,2023

3.    Cyber Security and International Law

4.    Privacy Concerns in Legal Tech Adoption

5.    Digital Media and Law

6.    Data Anonymization and Encryption Methods

7.    Law and Regulation of Data

Theme 4: The Future of Legal Practice

1.    Virtual Law Firms and Remote Work

2.    E-Government and Digital Governance

3.    AI-assisted Legal Research and Writing

4.   The Role of Lawyers in the Age of Automation

5.   The Evolving Role of Legal Practitioners with Advancing Technology

Theme 5: Regulation and Ethics

1. Regulating Emerging Legal Technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain, Web 3.0, Deepfakes, Digital Recognition Technology

2. Ethical Considerations in Technology-Driven Legal Decision-Making

 Theme 6: Judicial Innovation and Reform

1. Court Digitalization and Online Dispute Resolution

2. Judicial Analytics and Data-Driven Decision-Making

Theme 7: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Technology

1.    Patenting AI Inventions

2.Digital Copyright Infringement and Enforcement

3.    Copyright Issues in Online Content Sharing

4.    Ownership of IP Generated by AI

5.    IP Protection for Big Data and Data Analytics

Theme 8: Labour Law and Technology-

1. Impact of Emerging Technology on Employment and Labour Rights

2.    Gig Economy and Legal Implications

In addition to the above sub-themes, the conference welcomes research papers on any other theme pertaining to the overall theme of “The Future of Law: Emerging Technologies and Legal Innovation”.

Participating Guidelines

1.    Who Can Participate:

a.    Academicians

b.    Legal Practitioners

c.    Research Scholars

d.    Students

e.    Technology Experts

2.    Registration Fee:

a.    Indian Participants: INR 800 for UG and PG students and research scholars and INR 1500 for Academicians/Legal Practitioners/Technology Experts.

b.    Foreign Participants: USD 20 for SAARC nations and USD 30 for all other countries.

c.     Both Author and Co-Author must register individually.

d.    Link for registration form and payment will be notified later.

e.    Registration fee is non-refundable.

Submission Details:

a.    All submissions must be in MS Word format.

b.   Authors should initially submit an abstract of 200-250 words, outlining the purpose, research methodology, objectives, and findings. The abstract must include 5 keywords.

c.   Upon acceptance of the abstract, authors are required to submit the full paper.

e. The full paper must include the names, affiliations, designations, email addresses, mobile numbers, and ORCID IDs of all authors.

f.     Plagiarism must be less than 10% (as checked via Turnitin) and free from AI-generated content.

g.    If any AI tool is used to improve the quality of the paper, its use and the name of the AI tool must be disclosed.

h.    All submissions are mandatorily to be made at: facultyoflaw.muj@gmail.com

i.     Formatting requirements:

–          Font: Times New Roman

–          Line Spacing: Single

–          Font Size: 12 for text, 14 for headings

–          Headings should be in bold.

–          Reference Style: APA 7th edition