Call for Papers | 4th GNLU International Conference on Business, Law and Public Policy [Cash Prizes Worth Rs 50K] – Submit by Jan 15

Gujarat National Law University is organising the 4th Edition of the GNLU International Conference on Business, Law and Public Policy (GICBLP), in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, our exclusive law firm partner, under the aegis of the GNLU Centre for Business and Public Policy.

About GNLU

Established in 2003 to become a Research-based Teaching university, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), has always taken proactive initiatives and outlook to provide valuable and mutually beneficial services to the institution of governance, judiciary, economy, and civil society, especially weaker sections of the society.

GNLU has created a unique learning environment that emphasizes research and training, coupled with a solid grounding in theory and a vision to address the user’s academic requirements.

About the 4^th GNLU International Conference on Business, Laws and Public Policy

The GNLU International Conference on Business, Law & Public Policy (GICBLP), is a platform aimed at promoting dialogue and dissemination of scholarly insights on several important issues in banking, finance, securities market, taxation and allied laws. The previous editions of the Conference witnessed overwhelming participation with more than more than 200 research paper submissions and a large number of delegates from across the India. We were graced by the presence of many esteemed dignitaries.

GNLU International Conference on Business, Law & Public Policy is proud to announce 4^th GNLU International Conference on Business, Law & Public Policy (GICBLP ‘25) in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, exclusive law firm partner. This edition of the conference will have constructive deliberations on contemporary themes on financial services, markets, instruments, innovations, and laws & regulations such as securities market & its regulations, taxation laws, fintech innovations, public policy, regulatory challenges, and other broad topics of contemporary issues.

Broad Themes of the Conference are

Finance/ Financial Services
Securities Law & Capital Markets
Fintech Innovations
Taxation
Contemporary
Public Policy

Important Dates

Submission of full paper and presentation – 15^th January, 2025
Last date of registration – 31^st January, 2025
Dates of the Conference – February 22 & 23, 2025

Awards For Best Paper

1st Prize – Rs. 25,000
2nd Prize – Rs. 15,000
3rd Prize – Rs. 10,000

Top three teams will get an exclusive internship opportunity with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.

Registration Fees (Exclusive of Accommodation)

Fee for Students and Researchers – INR 1,000 / USD 15
Academicians – INR 2,000 / USD 30
Other Professionals – INR 3,000 / USD 45

Fees are to be paid only after the selection of Paper

Guidelines For Paper Submission

The author (s) should indicate the theme on which the paper is based.
The paper should include a title, an abstract (max. 500 words) and a minimum of 5 keywords.
The papers shall be screened by the editorial board. The author(s) of the shortlisted papers shall be intimated accordingly.
The word limit (excluding footnotes) can range between 3000-5000 words.
Mode of citation: APA/OSCOLA.
The font to be used will be Times New Roman, Heading (Bold) Size -14, Body Size 12.
Uniform margins of 1” shall be kept on all sides.
Co-authorship of up to 2 authors is permissible (separate registration fees shall be payable for both authors).
All submissions should be the original work of the author(s) and should not have been submitted for publication/published/ presented elsewhere in any form.
Certificate of Participation will be given to all the participants.
Papers with similarity scores of up to 10% will be accepted and anything above will be outrightly rejected.