The next book · in preparation
Beyond Superjustice
A new collection of papers responding to Superjustice,
one for each of its ten chapters.
Edited by Samuel I. Becher, Benjamin Alarie, and Kwan Ho Lau.
The papers will be discussed at a workshop at the City University of Hong Kong in March 2027 and presented at a symposium at the University of Toronto in May 2027. They will be published first as a special issue of the University of Toronto Law Journal and then collected in a book from University of Toronto Press.
The Project
Beyond Superjustice is a collection of new papers responding to Superjustice. Each of the book's ten chapters is the starting point for one paper, written by a scholar or a team of scholars.
The editors are Samuel I. Becher (City University of Hong Kong), Benjamin Alarie (University of Toronto), and Kwan Ho Lau (Singapore Management University).
The contributors will be identified once the full set is finalized. Event programs and publication dates will be announced.
The Ten Chapters
The papers follow the structure of Superjustice, with one paper for each chapter.
Part IThe Foundations of Superjustice
- A Paradigm Shift
- Ten Pillars of Legal Dysfunctionality
- Toward Hybrid Legal Decentralization
- From Gridlock to Dynamism
Part IIImplementation and Realization of Superjustice
- The New Code of Justice
- Pervasive Justice
- Educating for Superjustice
Part IIIFuture Directions and Challenges
- The Future of Justice Work
- CRISPR-J in the Age of Superjustice
- Charting Superjustice
The Publication Plan
The papers will be published in two stages.
- A special issue of the University of Toronto Law Journal, with the papers presented at the Toronto symposium.
- A book collecting the papers, from University of Toronto Press, under the working title Beyond Superjustice.
Superjustice itself is available now in print, ebook, and audio; see the book page for formats and sellers.
Two Events
Two events are scheduled: a workshop in Hong Kong in March 2027 and a symposium in Toronto in May 2027. Both are also on the events page.
- Workshop City University of Hong Kong Two-day academic workshop, hosted by the School of Law.
- Symposium University of Toronto University of Toronto Law Journal two-day symposium, hosted by the Faculty of Law at the Jackman Law Building, 78 Queen's Park, with a public event and reception on the afternoon of 25 May.