About Institute of Law, Nirma University

The Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU) was established in 2007 with the vision of Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel to redefine and elevate the standards of legal education in India.

The institute was conceived to go beyond traditional teaching methods and introduce a modern, interdisciplinary, and globally aligned framework of learning. Its foundation rests on the belief that legal education must evolve with changing societal needs and global developments, producing professionals who are both knowledgeable and socially responsible.

About the Conference

The Nirma International Conference of Law, 2026 is a flagship academic event that brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students to engage in meaningful dialogue on the dynamic intersection of environmental law and corporate law.

As environmental concerns become increasingly intertwined with corporate decision-making, the conference aims to create a platform where diverse perspectives can converge to explore innovative legal, regulatory, and policy solutions. It reflects the Institute’s commitment to fostering informed debate on issues that shape governance, sustainability, and business practices in India and beyond.

The Conference is being organised by Centre for Corporate Law Studies (CCLS) in collaboration with Centre for Environmental Law Studies (CEL) and NILSAC of ILNU.

Themes

  • Day 1: EMERGING DIMENSIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND CLIMATE JUSTICE.
  • Day 2: EVOLVING FRAMEWORKS OF CORPORATE LAW AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES.
  • Day 3: INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO LAW, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY.

For detailed sub themes kindly refer to the brochure at the end of the post.

Submission Guidelines

  • The author(s) shall submit an extended abstract with a word limit of 1000-1500 words along with 5 keywords.
  • The author(s) of the shortlisted abstracts shall be intimated accordingly.
  • The word range for the final manuscript, exclusive of the abstract and footnotes, is between 1200 to 1500 words.
  • The Organisers encourages analytical and well-researched manuscripts with logical and practical solutions to the issues highlighted.
  • The mode of citation to be adhered to is the 20th Harvard Bluebook.
  • Any form of plagiarism of more than 10% will lead to automatic disqualification as a participant.
  • AI-based content is also discouraged.
  • Formatting: Font: Times New Roman Font Size: Titles: 14; Sub-titles: 12 Body Text: 12; Footnotes: 10 Spacing: Body Text: 1.5; Footnotes: 1.0 Margin: 1″ on all sides.
  • The author(s) shall submit an unpublished and original work and shall refrain from submitting the manuscript elsewhere during the pendency of the review process.
  • Certificates of participation and merit will be provided to all the shortlisted author(s).

For detailed guidelines and the latest updates, visit the official webpage by by clicking here.

Location : Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Prizes and Perks

  1. Citations and Prize Money:
    • Winner: Rs. 15000.
    • Runners-Up: Rs. 12000.
    • 2nd Runners-Up: Rs. 8000.
  2. Publication Opportunities: The research paper presented in NICL’26 will be published in a book with an ISBN number from a reputed publisher. Selected papers will be published in Corporate Research Law Journal (CRLJ), an annual journal published by CCLS.
  3. Internship Opportunities with Top Law Firms: Best research paper presenters along with the winners will get the Law firms/Organizations in the respective practice areas of the opportunity for internships from the participating themes of the conference.
  4. Best Paper Awards in each category: Other than overall winners in the conference, the best paper presenters in every theme will be given an honorable mention award and will be provided a merit certificate along with prizes.

Registration Fees and Process?

Fees:

  • Fee for Indian participants (per participant fees):
    • Students – INR 2,000.
    • Research Scholars – INR 3,500.
    • Academicians – INR 4,200.
    • ILNU Students – INR 1,000.
  • Fee for International presenters – 100 USD per participant.

Note: Fees to be paid per participant only after selection of Extended Abstract.

Mode of Payment:

  • A payment link will be circulated through mail to the participant along with the intimation of the acceptance of the extended abstract.
  • The payment will ensure the participation of the paper presenters and attendees in the Nirma International Conference of Law 2026.

How to Submit?

  • Extended Abstracts, Research Paper and powerpoint presentations are submitted exclusively through the provided Google Form Link given at the end of the Post.
  • All submitted extended abstracts will undergo a review process by the Academic Review Committee. Selected participants will receive an official Selection Intimation through email.
  • Participants whose extended abstracts are selected will be invited to directly present their paper at the event, with the option to incorporate any changes they wish to make to their abstracts.
  • They must prepare a PowerPoint presentation (PPT) based on their full paper and present it before the evaluation panel on the scheduled date.
  • The final paper, along with the PPT used for presentation, must be submitted as per the timeline communicated in the intimation email ilnu.conference@nirmauni.ac.in.

Contact

Click here to Submit the Extended Abstract / Full Research Paper.

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