Call for Papers: The 3rd International Postgraduate Student Conference at UGM
The Master of Law Program at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), proudly invites postgraduate law students and researchers to participate in the 3rd International Postgraduate Student Conference. This prestigious academic forum will be held from 6 – 8 November 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
With the timely theme, “Toward Ecological and Economic Justice in a Transitional Era: The Role of Law in Maintaining Balance,” the conference aims to foster scholarly discussions on how legal systems can navigate the complexities of environmental and economic transitions worldwide.
Now in its third year, this international conference serves as a platform for postgraduate students to present research, engage in academic discourse, and connect with peers and experts from diverse legal backgrounds. This year’s theme explores the legal challenges and opportunities in achieving sustainable ecological and economic systems.
Conference Topics
Participants are invited to submit abstracts related to, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Digital Transformation of Law and the Economy: Balancing Innovation and Regulation
- Environmental Protection: Instruments to Internalize Externalities
- Sustainable Industry and Food Systems
- Reimagining Sharia Economics and the Halal Industry: Toward Sustainable Transitions
- Ecological Democracy, Constitutionalism, and State Obligations
- Corporate Responsibility for Social and Environmental Justice
- Continuing Struggle for Human Rights Protection of Vulnerable Groups in an Unequal World
- Gender, Environmental, and Sustainable Justice
- Environmental Crimes, Climate Litigation, and Access to Justice: Expanding the Role of the Judiciary
- Developments in International Law in Addressing Inequality and Environmental Degradation
The Role of Law in Sustaining Balance
As the world grapples with ecological crises and growing economic inequality, the law must act as a balancing force. The conference seeks papers that propose legal frameworks and innovations capable of fostering both ecological sustainability and economic fairness.
Key Dates and Timeline
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission | 25 July – 31 August 2025 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 14 September 2025 |
| Full Paper Submission Deadline | 15 October 2025 |
| Conference | 6 – 8 November 2025 |
Note: The link for full paper submission will be shared after abstract acceptance notification.
Awards and Scholarships
- Best Paper Award – IDR 1,000,000
- Best Presenter Award – IDR 1,000,000
- Scholarships – Up to IDR 5,000,000 for five (5) selected participants (terms and conditions apply)
- Free Proceeding Submission – All presenters may submit their papers for free publication in the conference proceedings
Publication Opportunities
Submitted papers will be considered for:
- Non-indexed conference proceedings (ISBN)
- Affiliated academic journals (subject to editorial review and journal-specific requirements)
Participants interested in publishing in journals must comply with the submission guidelines of each respective journal. This is your opportunity to engage with one of Southeast Asia’s leading legal education institutions and join the movement for legal solutions to ecological and economic crises.
Submit your abstract before 31 August 2025 and become part of a global network of emerging legal scholars!
How to Submit Your Abstract
For full conference details and guidelines: https://bit.ly/INGRACE2025FurtherInformation
Submit your abstract via: https://bit.ly/INGRACE2025
Contact Information
For inquiries or assistance, contact:
- Vico: +62 896-6398-8927
- Arif: +62 812-5943-2928
