Making Connections: New Works in Legal History, 2026-27

Making Connections: New Works in Legal History Series
Sponsored by the American Society for Legal History
Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2026

The ASLH Making Connections: New Works in Legal History Series aims to foster conversations and connections beyond the Annual Meeting about exciting new work in the field of legal history or publications likely to be of interest to legal historians. The series is hosted by the ASLH Committee on Digital Initiatives.

Schedule: Most of the series events will be held on Zoom at 6-7 pm Central on Wednesdays. In addition, the committee plans to hold events outside of the regular schedule to accommodate for presentors and interlocutors living in different time zones.

Event Structure: Each event opens with a brief introduction of the work by the author, followed by conversation between the author and an interlocutor of their choice, and closing with conversation with the audience. In panels featuring more than 1 book or article, we expect the authors to serve as interlocutors for each other. There is no expectation that audience members have read the work.

Eligibility: Books, Articles, or Digital Legal Histories published January 2025-December 2026

We encourage both U.S. based and international scholars at all career stages working in all geographic and chronological fields to apply. We welcome applications for events featuring one book, two books or articles in conversation, and events coordinated with another professional society. ASLH membership is encouraged, but not required. Books featured on a New Directions panel at the Annual Meeting are eligible.

Applications: (max. 1 page; 12 pt font)

  • Book/Article/DLH Author, Title, Publisher (for articles: Journal title; for DLH: url) and Publication date
  • Book/Article/DLH Abstract and explanation about the relevance of the work to an audience of legal historians (1-2 paragraph)
  • Author Bio, including email & ASLH membership status (1 paragraph)
  • Interlocutor Bio, including email & ASLH membership status (1 paragraph)

FAQ:

  • Does the same 1-page limit apply to applications for more than 1 book or multiple articles? Yes. We are especially interested in hearing how featuring the works together would make for an interesting conversation.
  • Do I have to find my own interlocutor? Yes. Only complete submissions, including those with an interlocutor, will be considered.

Please direct questions & submissions to:  Naama Maor, nmaor@tauex.tau.ac.il

Application Deadline:  June 30, 2026

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