5th GNLU International Conference

Post published:December 26, 2021
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The 5th GNLU International Conference on Law, Economics, and Public Policy (Virtual Edition) (ICLEPP) is scheduled to be held on 10 and 11 March 2022.

About Gujarat National Law University

GNLU is a statutory University established by the Government of Gujarat through the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. GNLU is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). GNLU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU); the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI);
and, the International Association of Law Schools (IALS).

GNLU offers interdisciplinary legal courses in five faculties namely, BA LLB, BCOM LLB, BSC LLB, BSW LLB, BBA LLB; one post-graduate program namely, LLM as well as doctoral programs in law and interdisciplinary fields. GNLU also offers Ph.D. in Economics. This course is offered with an interdisciplinary study of law.

About Centre For Law & Economics (CLE)

The Centre for Law & Economics (CLE) is a center of excellence for research and training in the discipline of Law & Economics (also referred to as the Economic Analysis of Law). The Centre values rigorous work in the discipline and aims to promote awareness of and research in the field. It carries out courses and conferences for scholars, practitioners, and students apart from publications on the economic analysis of contemporary legal issues. It aims to produce quality prescriptions for legislators, regulators, and government departments and provide clear explanations and guidance to businesses and ordinary citizens alike.

Previous Conference

The First International Conference on Law & Economics was hosted by Gujarat National Law University on 14-15 March 2015 under the visionary guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Bimal N.Patel, Director, Gujarat National Law University. The Second International Conference on Law & Economics was hosted by IIT Kanpur which was organized on 3-4 September 2016. The Third International Conference on Law & Economics was hosted by IIM Ahmedabad on 18-19 November 2017. The Fourth International Conference on Economic Analysis of Law and Governance was hosted by GNLU Gandhinagar from March 18 to March 21, 2021, with the encouragement and support of Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar, Director, Gujarat National Law University. After organizing four conferences, the Fifth GNLU International Conference on Law, Economics, and Public Policy is scheduled for the month of March 2022.

5th GNLU International Conference On Law, Economics, And Public Policy – March 2022

The subject of ‘Law & Economics’ or ‘Economic Analysis of Law’ is concerned with the interface between the subjects of Law & Economics. It permits the greater use of economic tools and concepts to examine and understand the law in addition to recognizing the importance of law to the analysis of the economy. Today, the field of Law & Economics has expanded and transformed subjects such as property, contracts, torts, criminal law and procedure, constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law, family law, etc. Moreover, with further restrictions around the world due to
COVID-19, economic policies have evolved impacting major sectors. This calls for a general theme of law and economics for this International Conference.

Who can Participate?

1. Students/Research Scholars pursuing M.A./M.Phil/Ph.D Discipline in Economics
2. Research Scholars pursuing Ph.D. in the interdisciplinary study of Law and Economics
3. Students/Research Scholars pursuing M.A./M.Phil/Ph.D Discipline in Statistics
4. Students/Research Scholars pursuing M.A./M.Phil/Ph.D Discipline in Public Policy
5. Students/Research Scholars pursuing M.A./M.Phil/Ph.D Discipline in Development Studies
6. Students pursuing Five-Year/Three LLB Discipline
7. Students pursuing One-Year/Two-Year LLM Discipline
8. Academicians teaching and researching in the interdisciplinary study of law and economics.
9. Professionals working in Banking, Finance or Economics field.

This is not an exhaustive list. Students, Researchers, Academicians, Professionals having an avid interest in the interdisciplinary study of Law and Economics are welcome to be part of the Conference too.