Stanford Law Review Symposium 2026

The Stanford Law Review Symposium 2026, titled "The APA at Eighty: What’s Next for Administrative Law?", is an academic conference organized by the Stanford Law Review. This event aims to reflect on the 80-year history of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and explore its future in the evolving landscape of administrative law.

The symposium will cover a range of topics, including the impact and effectiveness of the APA, the role of judicial review in the administrative state, and the applicability of doctrines like Major Questions and Non-Delegation across various regulatory areas such as national security, immigration, environmental law, and securities regulation. Discussions will also address the justice implications of recent court decisions and the potential roles of state and local regulators amid federal administrative changes.

Attendees can expect engaging sessions featuring selected manuscripts that offer doctrinal, historical, empirical, or normative analyses of administrative law. The event will provide opportunities for networking with scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the future of administrative law.

This symposium is ideal for legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students who wish to deepen their understanding of administrative law and contribute to discussions shaping its future trajectory.