CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS/PROPOSALS
17th Annual Law & Society Symposium
Digital Delay: How to Address the Law's Lag Behind Social Media's Rapid Evolution
The rise of social media is dramatically altering how societies communicate, share information, and engage in public discourse. Moreover, the growing public relevance of social media platforms has made the legal challenges they present increasingly complex. This February, the Charleston School of Law and the Charleston Law Review,
in collaboration with Furman University’s Riley Institute, will host a Symposium focused on the intersection between social media and the law. The event will explore, among other topics, the regulatory frameworks that govern social media, potentially harmful flaws in social media algorithms, and the broader effects of social media’s use.Because social media is now an acknowledged constant in shaping matters of culture, politics, and law, it is crucial both to understand the risks it poses and to develop innovative solutions that support technological advancement; at the same time, it is imperative to ensure that social media’s rise does not coincide with the diminution of fundamental civil rights. This year’s Symposium thus aims to facilitate a comprehensive dialogue among legal scholars, policy makers, industry professionals, mental health experts, and others who share the common goal of deepening our understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and need for reform that social media presents.
The Symposium will consist of multiple panels on February 7, 2025. There is no conference fee, and the Charleston School of Law will provide speakers with funding for travel and accommodations.
To apply, please submit a proposal to clr@charlestonlaw.edu. Proposals may also be submitted directly through Scholastica. In your proposal, please indicate whether you would be interested in publishing your work, speaking at the Symposium, or both publishing and speaking.