CSLS Hosts Law in Context Workshop Showcasing Emerging Global Socio-Legal Research

The Centre for Socio-Legal Studies recently hosted a two-day workshop supporting early career researchers in socio-legal studies. Organised in collaboration with the International Journal of Law in Context and generously funded by Cambridge University Press, the event offered a unique opportunity for selected scholars to present their work and receive detailed feedback from senior academics and journal editors.

Ten delegates were chosen on a competitive basis from nearly 65 applicants, highlighting the global appeal and academic calibre of the event. Participants travelled from around the world to take part in the workshop, which has become a flagship initiative at CSLS since it began ten years ago.

A particular feature of this year’s workshop was the number of papers focusing on socio-legal research in the global South. Topics ranged from transatlantic slavery and postcolonial legal consciousness in Bangladesh to indigenous strategic litigation and unofficial marriages in Turkey. The diverse and timely themes sparked rich discussion and reflection across the two days.

In addition to academic development, the workshop aimed to foster a sense of community among emerging scholars in the field. Each participant received in-depth commentary and guidance intended to support the development of their papers for potential publication.

The Centre is grateful to Cambridge University Press and to the International Journal of Law in Context for their ongoing support of this important initiative.