The Kerala Law Academy Law College & the Saveetha, School of law cordially invites submissions for their National Seminar on Bridging Inequality: Law, Policy and the Upliftment of Marginalized Communities on the 22nd of February, 2025.
About the Kerala Law Academy Law College
The Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), established in 1966 is a Centre for legal studies, legal research, and law reforms. Its acclaimed peer-reviewed Research Journal has been published continuously since 1977.
The College, affiliated with the University of Kerala, offers Undergraduate programs in BA LL.B. and B. Com LL.B. five-year integrated courses, LLB Unitary three-year course, and post-graduate courses of LL.M (Administrative Law), LL.M (International Law) and MBL (Master of Business Law).
About the Saveetha School of Law, SIMATS Chennai
The Saveetha School of Law has built a strong reputation for academic excellence and producing socially responsible legal professionals. It combines innovative legal education with practical learning, contributing significantly to the development of law in India.
About the Seminar
The Kerala Law Academy Law College in association with the Saveetha School of Law, SIMATS Chennai, the Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research (CALSAR) and IQAC KLA is organizing a One Day National Seminar on the topic “Bridging Inequality: Law, Policy and the Upliftment of Marginalized Communities” 22nd of February, 2025 from the Kerala Law Academy Campus, Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Call for Papers
The Organizing Committee of the Kerala Law Academy Law College is calling for Research Articles from Law Students, Academicians, Lawyers, Social Workers, Policy Makers, and Officials from various Departments- Representatives from Institutions and NGOs, Researchers, and Faculty and Research Scholars.
Mode
The seminar is conducted through the online platform ZOOM. All the participants should have good access to the internet and be able to access the above said online platform.
Sub-Themes
- Legal Mechanisms for Addressing Inequality
- Policy Interventions for Marginalized Groups
- Empowerment through Legal Education
- Addressing Structural Discrimination in Society
- Gender Justice in Legal Frameworks
- Economic Reforms for Disadvantaged Communities
- Affirmative Action and Social Upliftment
- Social Justice and Human Rights Legislation
- The Role of Law in Reducing Poverty
- Policy Approaches to Ending Racial Disparities
- Legal Protection of Indigenous Communities
- Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
- Education as a Tool for Social Upliftment
- The Legal Fight Against Caste Discrimination
- Legal Instruments for Equal Employment Opportunities
- Accessibility to Healthcare for Marginalized Populations
- Housing Rights and Social Inclusion through Policy
- Strengthening Legal Aid for the Poor and Vulnerable
- Legal Reforms for Protecting Disabled People’s Rights
- Social and Economic Rights in Legal Frameworks
- Gender-Based Violence and Legal Protections
- The Role of Public Policy in Uplifting Rural Communities
- Legal Tools for Combating Environmental Injustice
- Legislative Action to Combat Human Trafficking
- Public Welfare and Social Safety Nets for Marginalized Groups
- Access to Justice for Economically Disadvantaged People
- Community-Led Legal Reform Movements
- Laws Supporting Marginalized Communities in Urban Areas
- Policy Interventions for the Protection of Refugees
- Restorative Justice as a Pathway to Social Equity
- Rights of Migrants and Immigrants under National Laws
- The Role of National Courts in Upholding Social Justice
- Judicial Oversight of Inequality-Inducing Policies
- International Law and the Protection of Marginalized Populations
- Decriminalization of Poverty and Homelessness
- Role of Civil Society in Legal and Policy Advocacy
- Anti-Discrimination Laws and Their Implementation
- Social Entrepreneurship and Legal Support for the Poor
- Economic Redistribution as a Legal and Policy Strategy
- Role of the Legal System in Promoting Equal Rights for All
Note: These Themes are not exhaustive; authors are open to work on any topic related to above-mentioned theme.
Publication Opportunity
Good research articles received would be published in Proceedings with ISBN.
Guidelines for Paper Submission
- Kindly confine yourself to the areas identifiable with the theme of the seminar.
- The papers must be in Times New Roman, Font Size: Heading-14, Text-12 in A4 format, single line spacing, in justify not exceeding 2500 words including Title, details of the Author/s, and Footnotes.
- Authors are encouraged to use The Bluebook (20th ed.) citation format for footnoting and it should be in Times New Roman Font 10 size. Further, speaking footnotes are discouraged.
- An Abstract not exceeding 250 words shall be submitted for consideration.
- The Abstract shall contain the Synopsis of the Paper, Subtitles, Reference materials, and conclusion indicating the author’s perspective.
- The Abstract must be mailed to klasimtas@gmail.com on or before 1st of February, 2025. It must be accompanied by a cover page, stating the following: Title of the paper; Sub-Theme; Name of Author(s); Name of Institute/Organization; Official Designation; E-mail Address; Postal Address, and Contact Number.
- The Submission should be in WORD FORMAT.
- All footnotes must adhere to the 20th edition of Bluebook standards and must be styled using the footnote option in Word. Borders, underlines, or other design objects must not be included in the paper.
- References need not be mentioned at the end of a paper and must be included within footnotes.
- Precedents may be in Italics but not bold.
- All subheadings must be left aligned, in bold.
- The Papers shall be screened by a Committee. The Full Papers (2500 words) approved by the Committee shall be accepted for presentation in the Seminar. The intimation of selection will be made through E-mail.
- The final paper should contain a cover page that includes Name, Designation, Relevant Discipline and Year of Study, Address, e-mail ID, and Contact number. Authors are to give details in the Full Paper.
- Abstracts and papers should be written in English, the working language of the Seminar will be English, and presentations shall be done in English.
- Submissions should be made by the author who will attend the Seminar.
- Co-Authorship is allowed but limited to one Co-Author only.
- Only one paper per participant will be permitted. Multiple submissions will lead to disqualification.
- No part of the paper should have been published earlier nor should it be under consideration for publication. Any form of Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
- The Organizers will take an earnest effort to publish the best articles selected from among those received, subject to their acceptance by reputed journals as per their criteria.
- Publishing Charges if any demanded for the journal to be paid by the author.
Last Date to Submit Abstract
1st February 2025.
Submission Procedure
Send the abstract to klasimtas@gmail.com
Important Dates
- Submission of Abstracts: 3rd February, 2025
- Communication of Abstract Acceptance: 4th February, 2025
- Submission of Full paper: 12th February, 2025
- Intimation of Full Paper Acceptance: 13th February, 2025
- Date of payment of Registration fee: 18th February, 2025
- National Seminar: 22nd of February 2025
Registration Fees and Payment Details
- There is a registration fee of INR 1000 per Author (An additional fee of INR 750 should be paid in the case of a maximum of one Co-Author).
- For Seminar Participation only: INR 250.
- The payment can be made through the online link provided on the Kerala Law Academy website.
Awards
All the Participants registered for Presentation and Participation will be awarded with a respective E-certificate.
Contact Information
- Sreelekshmi R +91 9995471784
- Jorge Abraham Thomas +91 9746028793
3.Mamatha J +91 9400902757 - Sruthi s +91 9941864912
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