Call For Papers, Law and Cultural Production

From Amy Kellam, IALS, University of London:

A month ago, I shared the call for papers for a special section of Amicus Curiae on Law and Cultural Production. I wanted to follow up as the abstract deadline of 15 July 2026 approaches. I am particularly keen to hear from scholars working on: • Law & Cultural production in the digital environment (platform labour, cognitive capitalism, and the political economy of creative work) • Critical theories of authorship, originality, and the work as a legal category For reference, the full call encompasses the following: From the economics of creative labour to the ownership of cultural heritage, from the philosophical foundations of property to the practical realities of copyright in a digital age, law is woven into almost every dimension of cultural production. This special section invites contributions that explore these intersections from a legal perspective, whether doctrinal, historical, philosophical, or interdisciplinary. Submission requirements: 300-word abstract + institutional affiliation + short biographical note Final papers: 8,000–10,000 words (including footnotes) Abstract deadline: 15 July 2026 Final papers due: 1 December 2026 Amicus Curiae is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London. If you are unsure whether your work fits, please do drop me a line. I am always happy to discuss ideas informally! If you know colleagues who might be interested, I would be very grateful if you would forward this to them. All the best, Amy