[Call for papers] The manifold forms of contemporary international legal scholarship

International lawyers constantly (re)shape the world around them in legally relevant terms, whether as scholars, teachers, advisors, or judges, and they do so through many different forms. The writing of journal articles and books, for instance, has long been a dominant way for international lawyers to engage in legal scholarship. However, classical forms of scholarship are gradually being complemented, and sometimes replaced, by more modern approaches brought by the digital age, with social media playing a significant role in this shift. 

While this raises various novel questions, there has been little reflection on how the manifold forms of contemporary legal scholarship may influence the daily practice of international lawyers and the content of our work. 

For this reason, Volume 55 of the NYIL seeks papers that address the relationship between form and substance in contemporary modes of international legal work, such as podcast recordings, social media posts, and blogs, in comparison with more ‘traditional’ outputs like books and journal articles. 

Possible themes to address include the relationship between form and substance in legal discourse, the role of social media in shaping scholarly output, and the inclusivity of digital platforms. Contributors are invited to reflect on how these evolving forms of scholarship influence the discipline, the types of engagement they elicit, and the potential tensions between traditional and contemporary modes of international legal scholarship. 

Authors are invited to submit abstracts of max 400 words by 25 November 2024.  

Selected abstracts will be announced by 8 December 2024 at the latest.  

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