55th AMSTERDAM International Conference on Law & Justice Studies (ICLJS-26)

ICLJS-26


Technology Law Criminology, Criminal Law & Policing Environmental Law & Policy European Law International Law Law Technology Law



Call for papers/Topics



Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:



1. Foundations of Law and Legal Theory



This area focuses on the "why" and "how" of legal systems, exploring the philosophical origins and the structural design of law.





  • Jurisprudence (Philosophy of Law):





    • Natural Law vs. Legal Positivism.




    • Legal Realism and Critical Legal Studies.




    • Feminist and Race-Based Legal Theory.






  • Legal History:





    • Evolution of Common Law and Civil Law systems.




    • The Western Legal Tradition (Magna Carta to Modern Constitutions).




    • History of the U.S. Penal Culture.






  • Social & Political Philosophy:





    • The Social Contract (Locke, Rousseau, Hobbes).




    • Concepts of Liberty, Equality, and Social Justice.




    • Democratic Theory and the Rule of Law.







2. Criminal Justice and Criminology



This branch deals specifically with crime, the behavior of criminals, and the state’s response to illegal acts.





  • Substantive Criminal Law:





    • Elements of a Crime ($Actus Reus$ and $Mens Rea$).




    • Categories of Offenses (Homicide, Property Crimes, Public Order).




    • Defenses and Mitigation (Self-defense, Insanity, Duress).






  • Criminology:





    • Theories of Deviance (Biological, Psychological, and Sociological).




    • Victimology and Restorative Justice.




    • White-Collar, Organized, and Cyber Crime.






  • The Penal System (Corrections):





    • The Philosophy of Punishment (Retribution vs. Rehabilitation).




    • Prison Administration and Inmate Rights.




    • Community Corrections: Probation and Parole.







3. Public Law and Government Institutions



This explores the relationship between the individual and the state, as well as the internal workings of government power.





  • Constitutional Law:





    • Separation of Powers and Federalism.




    • Civil Rights and Liberties (First Amendment, Privacy, Due Process).




    • Judicial Behavior and the Supreme Court.






  • Administrative Law:





    • The Regulatory State and Agency Power.




    • Public Policy and Legislative Processes.




    • Government Secrecy and Transparency.






  • International Law:





    • Human Rights and Global Justice.




    • War Crimes, Genocide, and Mass Atrocities.




    • Law of the Sea and Environmental Treaties.







4. Private Law and Civil Justice



This covers the rules governing disputes between private individuals or organizations.





  • Torts and Liability:





    • Negligence and Medical Malpractice.




    • Product Liability and Strict Liability.






  • Property and Contract Law:





    • Real vs. Personal Property.




    • Interest in Land, Mortgages, and Tenancy Rights.




    • Formation and Breach of Business Contracts.






  • Family and Juvenile Law:





    • Marriage, Divorce, and Child Custody.




    • Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Justice Systems.




    • Domestic Violence and Protective Legislation.







5. Law, Society, and Emerging Issues



This area examines how law interacts with modern social dynamics and technological shifts.





  • Identity and Equality:





    • Race, Ethnicity, and the Law.




    • Gender, Sexuality, and LGBTQ+ Legal Issues.




    • Disability Rights and Aging Policy.






  • Technology and Law:





    • Intellectual Property (Copyright, Patents, Trademarks).




    • Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy.




    • Artificial Intelligence and Legal Ethics.






  • Ethics and the Legal Profession:





    • The Role of the Advocate and Solo Practitioners.




    • Legal Research, Reasoning, and Literacy.




    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation and Arbitration).