Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference 2021

The Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA) Annual Conference 2021 was a virtual event held from March 30 to April 1, 2021, hosted by Cardiff University's School of Law and Politics. This conference, organized by the SLSA, brought together scholars and practitioners from around the world to discuss and advance socio-legal studies.

The conference featured a diverse range of topics, including human rights, social justice, the impact of COVID-19, race and nationhood in the UK, and the decolonization of law schools. Sessions such as 'Human Rights, Social Justice and COVID-19' and 'Decolonising the Law School' provided platforms for critical discussions on pressing socio-legal issues.

In addition to the thematic sessions, the conference offered networking opportunities through live face-to-face conversations between presenters and audiences, an interactive poster gallery, and virtual spaces for discussion with distinguished speakers from various continents. Notable speakers included Lawrence Gostin from Georgetown University and Michael Fakhri, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food.

The SLSA Annual Conference 2021 was particularly beneficial for socio-legal scholars, legal practitioners, and postgraduate researchers seeking to engage with contemporary socio-legal issues, share research findings, and connect with peers in the field.