2nd RGNUL Arbitration Essay Writing Competition The (CADR), Rajiv Gandhi National University Of Law In Collaboration With (CTIL), (IIFT): Register & Submit By 7th October 2023

Who Is The Organiser?

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, thereby fulfilling the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization.

The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, RGNUL (CADR-RGNUL) was established in the year 2018 as a Centre dedicated to research and capacity-building in ADR. One of the foremost aims was to fill voids that plague existing literature and bridge the often-daunting gap between academia and the practicalities of a career in ADR. The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law is inviting participation in the 2nd RGNUL Arbitration Essay Writing Competition, 2023.

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) was established in 2016 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). The Centre’s primary objective is to provide sound and rigorous analysis of legal issues pertaining to international trade and investment law to the Government of India and other governmental agencies and to create a dedicated pool of legal experts who could provide technical inputs for enhancing India’s participation in international trade and investment negotiations and dispute settlement. 

What Are The Details Of The Competition?

• Themes: The below-mentioned themes are entirely suggestive in nature and the authors are free to write on any contemporary issue involving Investment Arbitration
  • Commercial Arbitral Awards as Investments in Investment Treaty Arbitrations
  • Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) vs. Investment Chapters in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
  • Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and Foreign Investment
  • Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) Mechanisms
  • Participation of Amicus Curiae in Investment Treaty Arbitrations
• Objective: The intent of the Essay writing competition is to provide young writers a platform to test their adroitness for writing and an opportunity to explore a wide range of challenging and interesting questions beyond the routine college curriculum. The students are expected to analyze and suggest ways and means to establish a stronger and newer version of ADR practices around the world.
• Eligibility: The Competition shall be open to the students who are pursuing their B.A. LLB/ LLM/ PhD/ MPhil or any other Undergraduate or Masters courses (other than Law) in any university across the world.
• Registration & Submission Form: CLICK HERE to submit.
• Registration Fees: The registration fee will be ₹100 for a single author and ₹150 total for co-authors.
• Prizes:
  • The top 3 author(s) to be provided with an opportunity to intern with CTIL and the winner to be given a Rs. 10,000 cash prize.
  • The top 10 entries will be considered for publication on the CADR & CTIL website under the category of ‘Honorable Mention’.
  • Certificate of Merit to top 10 entries under various themes.
  • Participation Certificates (Digital) to all the participants.
• Submission Guidelines:
  • The Submission must be between 1500-2500 words.
  • Co-authorship by up to 2 authors is allowed
  • Citation format: Bluebook, 21st Edn.
• Important Dates:
  • Opening of Registration – 4^th September 2023
  • Last date to submit the Final Draft – 7^th October 2023
  • Declaration of Results – 21^st November 2023

For More Information:

For any query email submissions.cadr@rgnul.ac.inr or contact the following:

• Ms. Chamundeswari Pemmasani: +91 97981 23567
• Ms. Aishwarya Singh Vishnoi: +91 94143 38954
• Mr. Ribhu Sehgal: +91 98100 50757

CLICK HERE For The Brochure

CLICK HERE To Visit CADR, RGNUL Website