Call for Papers

Contribute to shaping discussions on the future of access to law.

LVI brings together a global community committed to free access to law, providing a forum to share research, experiences, and ideas on the development and future of legal information.

This year’s theme, Trusted Past, Open Future, reflects both the foundations of trusted legal information systems and the emerging technologies shaping what comes next.

We invite submissions on a range of topics related to access to law via the Internet. Contributions addressing other relevant aspects of access to law are also welcome. Please note that papers focused on technology law that are not directly related to access to legal information will not be considered.

Key dates

*Accepted presenters are not required to pay a registration fee.
DateAction
Early Summer 2026 Call for papers opens
July 21, 2026 Abstract submission deadline
August 18, 2026 Notification of acceptance
October 2, 2026 Final papers or presentations due

Conference Topics

We welcome submissions on topics such as :

  • Access to justice and legal information
  • Legal information systems and infrastructure
  • Artificial intelligence and legal data
  • Open data and standards
  • Court decisions and legislation dissemination
  • Multilingual and inclusive access to law
  • Sustainability and governance of legal information systems


The list above is not exhaustive.

Scientific Committee

Professor Vincent Gautrais, Université de Montréal (Wilson Chair).

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