Call For Papers, 27th International Roundtable for the Semiotics of Law

From Anne Wagner, research Associate Professor, Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale (CGU Calais)

Call for Papers – 27th International Roundtable for the Semiotics of Law (IRSL 2027)

The Faculty of Law and Administration at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków is pleased to host the 27th International Roundtable for the Semiotics of Law (IRSL) from 30 June – 2 July 2027.

Theme:
Methodology of Semiotics of Law: How and Why We Do It the Way We Do and How Can We Do It Better?

This congress invites scholars to reflect on the methodologies that shape research in the semiotics of law, exploring both established practices and innovative directions for future inquiry. Contributions are welcome on a broad range of topics, including methodological foundations, interdisciplinarity, quantitative and qualitative approaches, relationships with legal theory and sociology, the impact of semiotics of law on legal institutions, and methodological challenges in ongoing research.

📅 Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2027
• Notification of acceptance: 15 February 2027
• Congress dates: 30 June – 2 July 2027

📍 Venue
Faculty of Law and Administration, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland

📄 Submissions should include:

• Title of the proposed paper
• Abstract (up to 300 words)
• Five keywords
• Author information (affiliation and official email)

Selected papers will be considered for publication in a Special Issue of the International Journal for the Semiotics of Law or in an edited volume.

For full details and submission information, please visit:
https://link.springer.com/journal/11196/updates/52934494

We warmly encourage researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in the semiotics of law to join us in Kraków for this important international gathering.