The Young European Law Scholars (YELS) Conference has established itself as a pivotal platform for emerging legal academics across Europe. The 9th edition of this annual gathering is scheduled to take place at the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Law on 6–7 June 2024. This event continues the tradition of fostering scholarly exchange and collaboration among early-career researchers in European law.
The upcoming conference is themed “A Union of Crises: In Search of Constitutional Resilience.” It aims to critically assess the European Union’s constitutional framework in the context of various crises, exploring the EU’s responses and resilience mechanisms. The organizers have issued a call for papers, inviting young scholars to submit abstracts by 31 January 2024. Selected participants will be required to submit full papers by 30 April 2024, which will be reviewed by expert commentators prior to the conference. The organizers intend to publish a selection of the presented papers in a special issue of an international journal or an edited volume. ([pf.uni-lj.si](https://www.pf.uni-lj.si/en/conferences/7th-young-european-law-scholars-conference-yels/call-for-papers-59942/?utm_source=openai))
The YELS Conference has a history of addressing pressing legal issues within the European context. For instance, the 5th edition, held on 3 June 2022 at the University of Innsbruck, focused on “Reforming the EU Treaties.” This event attracted early-career academics from across the continent, providing a forum for discussing the evolving nature of EU law. ([kcl.ac.uk](https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/5th-young-european-law-scholars-conference-draws-early-career-academics-from-across-continent?utm_source=openai))
Similarly, the 6th YELS Conference, hosted by Maastricht University on 1–2 June 2023, continued this tradition by bringing together young scholars to engage in critical discussions on European legal developments. ([cris.maastrichtuniversity.nl](https://cris.maastrichtuniversity.nl/en/activities/6th-young-european-law-scholars-conference?utm_source=openai))
The 7th edition, scheduled for 6–7 June 2024 at the University of Ljubljana, builds upon these foundations. The Faculty of Law at the University of Ljubljana has a longstanding commitment to hosting significant legal conferences, further solidifying its role as a hub for legal scholarship in Europe. ([pf.uni-lj.si](https://www.pf.uni-lj.si/en/conferences/?utm_source=openai))
The YELS Conference series underscores the importance of providing platforms for young legal scholars to present their research, receive feedback from established experts, and engage in meaningful discussions on the future of European law. As the EU continues to navigate complex legal and political challenges, such forums are invaluable for fostering a resilient and dynamic legal community.