About the University and RFMLR
RFMLR is a prestigious bi-annual, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal published by the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. Dedicated to fostering critical discourse and advancing research in financial and corporate laws, RFMLR has emerged as a leading platform for scholarly engagement. The Journal consistently features contributions from eminent academics, seasoned practitioners, and promising students, and is indexed on Manupatra, HeinOnline, SCC Online, and J-Gate. It has been consistently ranked among the top 10 law reviews in India by SCC Online.
The Editorial Board has published thirteen volumes and six Special Issues, including four Special Issues of the RGNUL-SAM Conclave, till date. The Board published Volume XIII Issue II of the Journal recently. The Editorial Board also operates the RFMLR Blog on its website, which can be accessed here. The Editorial Board also publishes a quarterly Newsletter (Au Courant) that covers the latest happenings in different sectors of commercial laws, in addition to interviewing many noted practitioners and academics in order to understand their views on the pressing issues of the day.
About the 5th RGNUL-SAM Conclave
The emerging challenges surrounding the arbitration of disputes arising from technology and the digital economy represent a complex area within the legal landscape, marked by evolving dynamics and technical intricacies. In recognition of these factors, the RGNUL-SAM Conclave will serve as a platform for the initiation of insightful discussions on the emergent trends in this area in India.
The Conclave would be held offline in the RGNUL Campus and consist of two sessions: Expert Panel Discussion and Paper Presentation Session.
Expert Panel Discussion
The first session of the Conclave would be an Expert Discussion on Regulating the Digital Economy: Emerging Legal Frontiers, where a panel of professionals from SAM & Co, comprising of Mr. Varun Pathak (Equity Partner at SAM) and Ms. Amee Rana (Partner at SAM) and other experts, would discuss emerging issues in this domain.
Paper Presentation Session
The Editorial Board of RFMLR invites law students to submit research papers under the theme of ‘Regulating the Digital Economy: Emerging Legal Frontiers.’ After preliminarily reviewing all the manuscripts, the Editorial Board will shortlist entries whose authors will be invited to present their research before the experts from SAM & Co on the day of the Paper Presentation Session.
Among all the papers presented in the Conclave the top 2 performers shall be considered for an internship opportunity with SAM and Co. The top 10 entries shall be published in a special issue and shall be awarded Certificate of Merit.
Note: Internships shall be provided as per the internship policy of SAM and Co., subject to availability.
The Sub-themes of the Conclave are:
- Navigating Regulatory Conflicts in Data Privacy
- Algorithmic Decision-Making & Procedural Fairness
- Cross-Border Cybercrime & Private Dispute Resolution
- Synthetic Identity Fraud and Financial Liability
- Platform Governance & the Protection of Digital Rights
Note: The above sub-themes are non-exhaustive in nature. Authors are encouraged to explore and submit papers on any other relevant sub-theme that aligns with the broad theme of ‘Regulating the Digital Economy: Emerging Legal Frontiers.’
Submission Deadline
The author(s) shall submit the manuscript via this form along with proof of payment of the registration fee, by December 20, 2026, 11:59 PM. Detailed submission guidelines are available in the attached brochure.
Important Dates
Deadline for Submission of Manuscripts: December 20, 2026
Intimation to Authors Selected for Paper Presentation: February 20, 2027
Date of the Conclave in: March 27-28, 2027
Registration Fees
- Single Author: INR 350 + GST
- Co-authors: INR 600 + GST
Note: GST shall not be applicable for RGNUL students.
Important Links
- Submission Link: [Here] Candidates are required to attach proof of payment, in the specified format, along with the submission form.
- Payment Link: [Here]
