The Asian Law and Economics Association (AsLEA) welcomes submissions for its 2025 Annual Conference on August 13-15, 2025. The conference is organized by the School of Law and Centre for Chinese and Comparative Law (CCCL) at the City University of Hong Kong.

Overview

In celebration of two decades of fostering collaboration, research, and dialogue at the intersection of law and economics across Asia, the Asian Law and Economics Association (AsLEA) is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Conference, marking the 20th Anniversary of the Association. This year’s theme “Law, Economics, and Sustainability in Asia” reflects the growing urgency to explore how legal and economic frameworks can foster sustainable development, resilience, and social well-being within the rapidly evolving landscapes of Asian states. This year, we feature an Editor’s Workshop on August 13, 2025 where top journal editors will share their views on journal submission and publication strategy. We also introduce the inaugural AsLEA Best Paper Award for Junior Scholars to encourage the next generation of scholars in law and economics.

AsLEA Best Paper Award for Junior Scholars

The purpose of this award is to encourage and recognize outstanding junior law-and-economics scholars. To qualify, the author (and any co-authors) must be current doctoral students or must have completed a PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) no earlier than six years prior to the Annual Conference submission deadline.

To be considered, a FULL PAPER must be submitted to aslea.2025@cityu.edu.hk by the deadline, and the author(s) must indicate in their submission form that they wish to enter the competition. Award recipients are required to present their papers at the conference. The Organizing Committee will select up to three winners based on the overall quality and contribution of the submitted papers.

Speaker: Professor Kyle Rozema

Title: Lecture Series in Law and Economics : How Should the Legal Profession be Regulated?

Date: May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (HK Time)