Call for Blogs | Kautilya Society, National Law University, Tripura: Register by Mar 25

About the University

National Law University, Tripura (NLU Tripura), is a prestigious institution established with the objective of advancing legal education, research, and advocacy in India. Situated in the northeastern state of Tripura, NLU Tripura aims to serve as a centre of excellence in legal studies, fostering a deep understanding of law in its theoretical and practical dimensions. The university is dedicated to producing competent legal professionals, scholars, and policymakers who can contribute to the development of law and justice in India and beyond.

About the Society

Kautilya Societies, conceptualized by Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and hosted by universities across India, are student-led initiatives designed to promote public policy as a career path. These societies enable students to conduct research on gaps in law, policy, and governance, producing reports and parliamentary submissions. By hosting discussions and events on recent legal and policy developments, they contribute actively to public policy discourse and socio-economic progress.

About Call for Blogs

The Kautilya Society of National Law University Tripura is organizing a blog writing competition that encourages participants to explore and reflect on broad policy themes of contemporary significance. These themes, along with their sub-themes, are carefully curated by the society to foster well-defined perspectives on the chosen issues. The competition aims to not only examine the legal dimensions of these topics but also assess the practical implications of the suggested legal positions within the broader context of policymaking.

Eligibility

Submissions shall be open to all law students, researchers, academicians and professionals.

Theme

1. Reimagining Global Governance: Exploring reforms to make international institutions more inclusive and effective.
2. Refugee Rights and Global Solidarity: Addressing the challenges of displacement and global responsibility-sharing.
3. Climate Change and Justice: Balancing environmental protection with the needs of vulnerable communities.
4. Economic Inequalities in the Post-Pandemic World: Policies for sustainable recovery and equitable growth.
5. Digital Rights and Privacy: Navigating the intersection of technology, freedom, and governance.
6. Advancing Gender Equality in Law and Policy: Examining the intersection of gender, culture, and legislation.
7. The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Governance: Balancing innovation with accountability and equity.
8. Access to Justice in the Global South: Challenges and opportunities in strengthening legal systems.
9. Urbanization and Policy Futures: Designing sustainable and inclusive cities for the future.
10. Cultural Heritage and Globalization: Preserving identity in an interconnected world.

Formatting Guidelines

Font – Times New Roman, Font Size – 12, Line spacing – 1.5, Alignment – Justified, Paragraph Spacing – 6 pt (before and after).

Submission Guidelines

1. Only unpublished and original manuscripts are invited for publication at the Kautilya Society’s Blog.
2. All submissions should be in .doc or .docx format. The manuscripts must be submitted using our submission form mentioned below.
3. Co-authorship of a maximum of 2 authors is allowed.
4. Submissions should preferably be within 1000 – 1200 words. However, submissions exceeding 1200 words shall be published depending upon the content and the relevance of the manuscript, and upon the discretion of the Review Board.
5. For referencing, we prefer hyperlinks over footnotes and endnotes. Endnotes (if at all to be used) should be used over hyperlinks at a minimal level.
6. Originality and Plagiarism limit should not exceed 10%.
7. Upon acceptance, the manuscripts may be returned to the author(s) with suggestions regarding the substance and/or style to be incorporated by the author(s). Manuscripts incorporating suggestions shall be accepted for publication which shall be contingent upon the final decision of the Review Board.
8. Authors must include their brief biographical information (in no more than two lines) at the top of the post below the title. See, e.g.: “Mr. Y is a partner at ABC Law Firm in New Delhi”, or “Mr. Z is a 4th year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at XYZ Law University/College in New Delhi”.
9. Posts will be considered for publication based on various factors including relevance, quality, structure, logic and writing-style.
10. Submissions not conforming to the guidelines mentioned above shall be subject to rejection.
11. Kautilya Society of NLU Tripura reserves the right to reject/accept any article. Further, by sending your article to us, you agree that we may publish it on the our Blog. Decisions of the Review Board are binding and submissions may be rejected solely at the discretion of the Review Board. Given the large volume of submissions, the Editors may not in a position to provide feedback on each rejected submission.

Deadline

1. Registration Deadline: 25^th March 2025 till 04:00 pm.
2. Submission Deadline: 2^nd April 2025 till 11:59 pm

Registration Fee

• INR 200/- per team (one participant)
• INR 300/- per team (two participants)

The registration link is here.

Submission Procedure

Click Here to Submit.

Contact Information

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The official notification is here.