CALL FOR PAPERS
2026 Asian Law and Society Association (ALSA) Annual Meeting
Nestled in the heart of Taiwan’s semiconductor capital, the School of Law at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU Law） is honored to host the 2026 Asian Law and Society Association Annual Meeting. Our institution embodies a spirit of legal agility, constantly evolving alongside the rapid shifts in technology and society. We warmly welcome the international community to Hsinchu on December 5–6, 2026, for a collective exploration of our changing legal landscape. Early-career researchers are also encouraged to join the Junior Scholars Workshop on December 4 at the NYCU Guangfu Campus.
Conference Theme
Law and Resilience: Sustainability, Equity, and Technology Governance
The theme for 2026, Law and Resilience, offers an intellectual invitation to consider how legal institutions may adapt, endure, and cultivate collective strength amid global uncertainty. Rather than a static corpus of rules, law is envisioned as a living and responsive force capable of navigating the intricate intersections of technological innovation, social justice, and environmental stewardship. We warmly welcome scholarly treatises that illuminate these interconnected dimensions.
As the architecture of digital transformation rapidly evolves, we seek thoughtful analyses that advance forward-looking legal frameworks capable of harmonizing technological innovation—such as artificial intelligence and algorithmic decision-making—with ethical responsibility. By doing so, the law can preserve human dignity and guard against emergent forms of digital domination. Crucially, this governance of technology must be inextricably linked to the pursuit of equality and social justice. We invite rigorous scholarship examining how law and technology can function together as instruments of inclusion, rather than mechanisms that entrench structural inequality. Contributions in this vein may explore the empowerment of marginalized communities, the protection of indigenous rights, gender equality, and labor justice.
Ultimately, this vision of resilience must extend to our planetary future. We encourage critical reflections on the role of law in advancing climate justice, fostering resilient urban governance, and securing intergenerational well-being. By anchoring environmental responsibility within dynamic jurisprudence, these inquiries will collectively explore how the law can guide societies toward truly sustainable, equitable, and resilient futures.
Beyond this central theme, the 2026 Annual Meeting remains open to high-quality proposals addressing any significant question concerning the dynamic relationship between law and society within the Asian context.
Submission Guidelines
We welcome submissions in two categories: Individual Papers and Paper Panels. All proposals must be composed in English and submitted through the official online portal:
▾ Individual Paper Proposal
To present an individual manuscript within a panel curated by the Program Committee, prospective contributors are asked to submit a comprehensive proposal encompassing:
| Author Information | Full name, current academic or professional position, institutional affiliation, and designated email address. |
| Paper Title | A clear and descriptive title. |
| Abstract | Approximately 300 words outlining the central research question, methodology, and principal argument. |
| Keywords | Three to five thoughtfully selected keywords to facilitate thematic panel organization. |
▾ Proposal for Paper Panels
We highly encourage the submission of fully integrated panels unified by a specific, compelling theme. A complete panel proposal must comprise:
| Panel Details | The official title of the panel accompanied by a descriptive abstract of approximately three hundred words detailing its thematic focus. |
| Organizer & Chair | Full names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses of both the panel organizer and the designated Chair. |
| Paper Details | Individual titles and abstracts of approximately three hundred words each for a minimum of three papers. Panels typically host three to four presentations. |
| Presenter Information | Comprehensive details encompassing names, positions, affiliations, and emails for all participating presenters. |
Junior Scholar Workshop
| Date | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| Venue | NYCU Guangfu Campus (General Studies Building) |
This distinguished preliminary workshop offers doctoral candidates and early-career researchers a valuable opportunity to refine their scholarship through sustained engagement and constructive feedback from leading international scholars. Applicants wishing to be considered for the Workshop should indicate the Graduate Student Workshop option during the online submission process.
Author Meets Readers Book Panels
This format is devoted to scholarly dialogue on recently published monographs in Asian law and society. Submissions should include:
| Book Information | Full title, author(s), publisher, and year of publication. Eligible works must have been published on or after October 1, 2025. |
| Panel Description | A concise statement (200–300 words) outlining the scholarly significance of the work and the focus of the discussion. |
| Participants | Full names, positions, affiliations, and emails of: the Panel Organizer, the Author(s), the Chair, and 3–4 Readers (commentators) who will review the book. |
To submit, please email the required information to lawconf@nycu.edu.tw.
