Call for Papers: International Seminar on Culture and Legal Language
Organized by Amity Law School, Amity University Lucknow Campus
Dates: 20th & 21st March 2025
Venue: Amity Law School, AULC
About Amity Law School
Amity Law School (ALS), under Amity University Lucknow Campus, was established in 2007 as a premier institution dedicated to legal education. ALS fosters a global learning environment through innovative teaching methodologies and UGC-recognized Undergraduate and Postgraduate Law programs. It actively promotes internationalization to create a multicultural academic setting for collaborative legal research.
About the Seminar
The interplay between culture and legal language has far-reaching implications for the creation, interpretation, and application of laws. At its core, legal language is deeply influenced by cultural contexts, leading to intriguing variations in terminology, interpretation, and application across jurisdictions.
How do different cultures influence legal language?
What happens when cultures collide in a courtroom?
How does globalization impact legal language?
This seminar seeks to address these critical questions while also exploring the dominance of Western legal languages and the marginalization of indigenous legal traditions.
Sub-Themes for the Seminar
(Participants may submit research papers within these broad areas.)
1. Language and Cultural Identity
- Language as a reflection of cultural values
- Cultural variations in legal terminology
- The role of language in shaping legal culture
2. Cultural Influences on Legal Discourse
- The impact of cultural narratives on legal decision-making
- Cultural differences in legal argumentation
- The influence of cultural values on legal interpretation
- The impact of cultural differences on legal translation and interpretation
3. Globalization and Legal Language
- The impact of globalization on legal language
- The role of international law in shaping legal language
- The challenges of creating a universal legal language
4. Case Studies and Comparative Analysis
- Comparative analysis of legal language in different cultures
- Case studies of cultural influences on legal language
- The impact of cultural differences on legal language in international business transactions
Awards & Recognition
Best Research Paper
Best Presenter
Publication of Abstracts in a Book (ISBN Number Assigned)
Hardcopy Certificate of Participation for All
Who Should Attend?
Law Students and Faculty
Linguists and Language Experts
Anthropologists and Sociologists
Lawyers and Legal Professionals
Policy-Makers and Government Officials
Submission Guidelines
1. Language:
All submissions must be in English.
2. Word Limit:
- Abstract: 250-300 words with 5-7 keywords
- Full Research Paper: 3000-5000 words (including citations and references)
3. Formatting:
- Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12
- Margins: 1-inch on all sides
- Spacing: 1.5-line spacing
- Citation Style: Any recognized format (20th Edition of The Bluebook, OSCOLA, APA, MLA, etc.)
- File Format: MS Word (.doc or .docx)
4. Plagiarism Policy:
Submissions will be checked via Turnitin Software. Plagiarism should be below 15%.
Registration Details
Submission of the abstract will be considered provisional registration. Co-authors must also register.
1. Abstract Submission Deadline:
1st March 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
Submit via https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfhFafhXEwO4hMGe3wULVH66otUrJAUwiZQ4PxARXiu9AXzA/viewform?usp=send_form
2. Full Paper Submission Deadline:
10th March 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
The Google Form link for full paper submission will be shared upon abstract acceptance.
A hard copy of the paper & abstract must be brought on the Seminar day.
Registration Fee
For Amitians:
Students/Scholars: ₹500
Faculty: ₹700
For Non-Amitians:
Students/Scholars: ₹700
Faculty/Professionals: ₹900
For International Delegates:
All categories: $10 (USD)
Contact Information
For Queries, Contact:
- Â Samarth Gupta: (+91) 7317882690
- Â Akash Shukla: (+91) 8601872430
- Â Shagun Tiwari: (+91) 9696115565
- Â Jaya Singh: (+91) 6202543587
Join us to explore the intersection of culture and legal language!
We look forward to your valuable contributions!
