Expression of Interest

Please send your 300-word abstract as an email attachment to the email address at docforum.legaltheory@gmail.com

Subject line: “Abstract Submission for Melbourne Doctoral Forum 2025” by 20 July 2025.

Include:

• Full name and institutional affiliation
• Email and contact details
• A short biography (up to 100 words)

Deadline for abstract submission: 20 July 2025
Notice of acceptance: 4 August 2025
Final paper submission (3000–6000 words, inclusive of footnotes): 5 October 2025
In-person Forum: 24-25 November 2025

We warmly welcome non-presenting participants to attend MDFLT-18 as observers. Your presence offers valuable support and engagement with our presenters. To register your interest in attending, please complete this form by 23 September 2025.

Funding

The Forum has limited funding to support travel and accommodation costs. Priority will be given to participants from underfunded institutions or those based in the Global South. We strongly encourage all applicants to seek institutional support where possible. Please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered for a bursary.