Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference 2016

The Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA) Annual Conference 2016 was a prominent gathering for scholars and practitioners in the field of socio-legal studies. Organized by the SLSA, the conference took place from April 5 to April 7, 2016, at Lancaster University in the United Kingdom.

The conference featured a diverse range of topics, including employment rights, international law, human rights, and intellectual property. Sessions such as "Asserting Individual Employment Rights: Where Does the Power Lie?" and "The Limits of Law: Mistaking Legal Accountability for Protection During Conflict" highlighted critical discussions in these areas. Additionally, presentations like "Copyright and Publicly-Funded Arts and Humanities Research: Identifying and Developing Sustainable Exploitation Models in the Digital Economy" addressed contemporary challenges at the intersection of law and technology.

Attendees had the opportunity to engage in small group workshops led by leading socio-legal academics with established research records. The informal setting encouraged networking among postgraduate research students and facilitators, fostering discussions and collaborations. Participants submitted short synopses of their research interests, which were distributed to all attendees to facilitate the networking process.

The conference was particularly beneficial for postgraduate students and early-career researchers interested in socio-legal studies. It provided a platform to present research, receive feedback from experienced scholars, and build professional networks within the socio-legal community.