About NLIU and CRIL

The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, is a premier legal institution dedicated to academic excellence, research, and policy development. Established in 1997, NLIU has consistently been at the forefront of legal education and research in India.

The Centre for Research in International Law (CRIL) at NLIU is committed to fostering scholarly discourse on pressing global legal issues. CRIL organizes various academic initiatives, including research publications, conferences, and competitions, to encourage critical engagement with international law.

About the Competition

The NLIU-CRIL Article Writing Competition 2025 is an initiative aimed at promoting academic research and intellectual discourse in the field of international law. The competition provides a platform for students to explore contemporary legal challenges, develop critical arguments, and contribute to scholarly discussions.

Participants are encouraged to submit well-researched, original essays on global legal issues, focusing on international law and its various dimensions. The top submissions will receive cash prizes and publication opportunities in the prestigious NLIU-CRIL Journal of International Law and Policy.

Themes & Topics

Participants can write on any aspect of international law, including but not limited to:
✔️ Global Environmental Law
✔️ Trade and Investment Law
✔️ Human Rights Law
✔️ International Humanitarian Law
✔️ International Migration Law
✔️ Law of the Sea
✔️ International Law and Cyberspace
✔️ International Criminal Law

📌 Note: Authors must choose a specific aspect of their selected theme for a more in-depth analysis.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Mode
Registrations Open	February 1, 2025	Online
Registration Deadline	March 10, 2025	Online
Manuscript Submission Deadline	March 15, 2025	Online
Acknowledgment of Submission	March 18, 2025	Online
Declaration of Results	April 15, 2025	Online

📌 Note: Timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the organizing committee. Any updates will be communicated accordingly.

Eligibility & Participation

• Open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students (3-Year LL.B./5-Year LL.B./LL.M./Ph.D.).
• Participants can submit essays individually or in teams of two (cross-institution teams allowed).

Competition Format

✔️ Single-Phase Event: Participants submit original, unpublished essays.
✔️ Assessment Criteria: Essays will be judged on originality, research depth, argument clarity, and analytical rigor.

Awards & Prizes

Category	Prize
Winner	₹15,000
1st Runner-up	₹7,500
2nd Runner-up	₹5,000
Top 3 Articles	Publication in NLIU-CRIL Journal
Top 10 Entries	Certificate of Merit
All Valid Entries	Certificate of Participation

Submission Guidelines

✔️ Word Limit: 5,000 – 8,000 words (excluding footnotes).
✔️ Originality: Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
✔️ Citation Style: Follow standard Bluebook (20th edition) citation format.
✔️ Manuscript Format: Submissions must be in MS Word, Times New Roman, 12pt font, 1.5 line spacing.

📌 Note: Manuscripts deviating from guidelines may be considered at CRIL’s discretion.

Registration Details

✔️ Fee: ₹250 (single author) | ₹400 (co-authored submission)
✔️ Payment Link: Click Here
✔️ Google Form for Registration: Click Here

📌 Note: Participants must upload a screenshot of payment confirmation in the registration form.

Contact Information

📩 Email for Queries: cril@nliu.ac.in

📞 Competition Coordinators:

• Vaishnavi Salimath (Convenor) – +91 7899200186
• Rahul Sethia (Co-Convenor) – +91 8800219083

🌐 More Details & Brochure: Click Here

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