Oxford-HKU Chinese Law Workshop for Junior Researchers 2026

The Oxford-HKU Chinese Law Workshop for Junior Researchers 2026 is a collaborative event organized by the Chinese Law Discussion Group (CLDG) at the University of Oxford and the Law and Technology Centre at the University of Hong Kong. Scheduled for June 4-5, 2026, at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, this workshop aims to provide junior researchers with a platform to present their recent work and receive feedback from peers and senior scholars, fostering academic growth and networking within the field of Chinese law.

The workshop will cover a range of pertinent topics, including the governance of artificial intelligence in China, evolving data governance regimes, developments in international law practice, investor-state and commercial dispute resolution, emerging regulatory instruments, judicial politics, and the role of law in shaping collective memories and historical narratives. Each session is designed to encourage in-depth discussions and interactive engagement among participants.

In addition to the thematic sessions, the workshop will feature a keynote address by Professor Aziz Huq, Frank and Bernice J. Greenberg Professor of Law at the University of Chicago. The event will also offer opportunities for networking, allowing attendees to connect with fellow researchers and experts in the field.

This workshop is particularly suited for postgraduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and early career scholars who are not tenure-track faculty members. It welcomes applicants from diverse fields, including law and social sciences, who are interested in the intersection of Chinese law and various legal traditions.