The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate Law (CARCL) at National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) invites submissions for the CARCL Blog for the year 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity for students, scholars, and legal professionals to contribute to meaningful discussions in the field of corporate law.

About NLUJAA

Established by the Government of Assam in 2009, NLUJAA is dedicated to providing modern legal education and research facilities to students and scholars from diverse backgrounds. With a strong track record of academic excellence, the university has emerged as a leading institution in legal education, engaging actively in legal research, advocacy, and social initiatives to contribute to the legal field and society.

About CARCL

The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate Law (CARCL) aims to advance the study and practice of corporate law, shaping it into a dynamic academic discipline through rigorous research and collaboration. CARCL provides practical exposure to corporate law issues, conducts multi-disciplinary research, and organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences to foster discussions on emerging topics in corporate law.

About The CARCL Blog

The CARCL Blog serves as a dynamic platform for sharing insights and analysis on contemporary issues within corporate law and related fields. The blog aims to foster informed discourse and invites contributions that explore emerging conflicts, recent case law, legislative developments, and the evolving legal landscape in the corporate sphere. It seeks to educate and engage readers in meaningful conversations about the pressing issues facing the corporate world today.

Suggested Themes

Submissions on a wide range of topics related to corporate law are welcome, including:

• Trade Law
• Securities Law
• Commercial Law
• Competition Law
• Insolvency Law
• Banking Law
• Technology Law
• Taxation Law

Authors are encouraged to explore additional themes that align with the overarching focus of the CARCL Blog.

Submission Guidelines

• Co-authorship of up to two (2) authors is allowed.
• Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification from publication.
• Submissions should provide a novel analysis of contemporary legal developments rather than being merely descriptive.
• Content should not include offensive, abusive, derogatory, or potentially defamatory material.
• Submissions must range between 1,000 and 1,500 words. Longer submissions may be considered for publication in parts at the Editorial Board’s discretion (authors should discuss this possibility with the Board in advance).
• Formatting:
  • Title: Garamond, size 14, Small Caps, underlined, and bold.
  • Headings (2 & 3): Garamond, size 12, Small Caps, bold.
  • Body Text: Garamond, size 12, 1.5 line spacing, justified.
  • Hyperlinks should be used for all references; endnotes can be used for citations without hyperlinks (Garamond, size 10, single spacing).
• Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) and named as “author’s name_CARCL Blog”.
• Adherence to formatting guidelines is mandatory.

How to Submit?

All submissions must be uploaded via the Google Form. Submissions made through alternative channels will not be considered. The review process typically takes 1-2 weeks. For any delays, authors may request updates by contacting us at carcl@nluassam.ac.in.

Click here to submit: Submission Form