Call for Papers Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution by RGNUL [Volume 2]: Submit by Apr 27

About RGNUL

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, is a premier law university established in 2006. Known for its excellence in legal education, RGNUL offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical skills.

The university provides students with opportunities to participate in various competitions, including those focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), helping them develop crucial negotiation and mediation skills. With a modern campus, experienced faculty, and a strong emphasis on research, RGNUL prepares its students for successful careers in the legal field, fostering both academic and professional growth.

About RADR

CADR-RGNUL’s Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution (RADR), Volume I, brought together a collection of papers that reflected the Centre’s commitment to ADR scholarship at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. Established in 2018, CADR has steadily built a foundation for meaningful engagement with ADR, driven by the energy and curiosity of young law students and researchers. Over the past seven years, blogs, essay competitions, and seminars have collectively paved the way for this institutional initiative.

About the Opportunity

The editorial board is inviting a call for papers.

Theme and Sub – Themes

The theme for this edition is “Instrumentalizing Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in Changing Times”

The editorial board encourages authors to explore the following sub-themes:

• ADR in Digital Entertainment and the Virtual Economy: Resolving Disputes in an Era of Innovation and Decentralization.
• Traversing Disputes Resolution in Construction and Real Estate: Evolving Mechanisms and Emerging Challenges.
• Navigating ADR mechanisms in Insolvency and Tax Disputes: Regulatory Tussle v. Party Autonomy.

Authors may explore the Call for Papers brochure for a detailed explanation of the above-mentioned sub-themes. Please note that the sub-themes provided are only illustrative in nature, authors are welcome to explore other related sub-themes.

Eligibility

The call for papers is open to academicians, practitioners, professionals, research scholars, and law students pursuing a Five-Year LL.B. (Hons.), Three-Year LL.B., or LL.M. from any recognized university.

Submission Guidelines

• Word Limit:
  • Long Articles: 7,000-10,000 words
  • Short Articles: 3000-5000 words
  • Case Comments: 2000-3000 words
    Note: The word limit is exclusive of the abstract and footnotes.
• An Abstract of (not more than) 300 words may be included to provide clarity in Articles. The abstract should briefly explain the crux of the submission, research question, focus of commentary or analysis, and, if possible, the structure of the submission.
• Originality and Plagiarism:
  • Authors must submit an original and unpublished manuscript.
  • If Plagiarism/Generative AI usage is detected, the Editorial Board reserves the right to reject the submission.
  • Due credit must be given, to the best of the authors’ abilities, to all contributors whose ideas are referenced in the manuscript.
• Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of two authors.
• Citations must conform to Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (4th Edn.)
• Authors’ Anonymity: The abstract/manuscript must not contain any details or references to the author, including but not limited to their name, affiliation, or credentials.
• Formatting requirements:
  • Submissions are to be made using the provided Word Template.
  • Furthermore, the authors must follow the formatting guidelines below:

Page Formatting:

• Page Size: A4
• Margins: 0.75” on all sides
• Text Formatting:
• Font: Garamond or Times New Roman
• Heading Size(s): 12-14
• Body Size: 12
• Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
• Alignment: Justified
• Footnotes Formatting:
• Size: 10
• Spacing: Single line spacing

Note: Speaking footnotes are not permitted.

• Copyright: On submission, authors shall be deemed to have divested the copyright to Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR). However, all moral rights shall vest with the author(s). The CADR Editorial Board reserves the right to publish, distribute, and archive the manuscript in any format or medium.

Submission Deadline

The deadline to submit the manuscript is 11:59 p.m. (IST), 27th April 2025.

Submission Procedure

Click Here To Submit.

• Submissions made through any other mode will not be entertained.
• Each author is allowed to submit a maximum of one manuscript.
• The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.

Contact Info

For any queries, please contact the Editorial Board at [email protected].

The brochure is here.