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.
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.
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.
| 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.
✔️ Single-Phase Event: Participants submit original, unpublished essays.
✔️ Assessment Criteria: Essays will be judged on originality, research depth, argument clarity, and analytical rigor.
| 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 |
✔️ 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.
✔️ 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.
📩 Email for Queries: cril@nliu.ac.in
📞 Competition Coordinators:
🌐 More Details & Brochure: Click Here
📚 Call for Submissions by NLIU-CRIL International Law Blog (Rolling Submissions, Online) – Submit Now
📢 Call for Papers by Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), New Law College (March 8, 2025, Pune) – Submit by Feb 17
🏛️ 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.) Programme by NLSIU (Admissions Open) – Apply Now
📩 Showcase your research and writing skills at the NLIU-CRIL Article Writing Competition! Register now!
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