Call for Blogs | Pitch & Pixels Blog by GNLU Centre for Sports and Entertainment Law: Submissions Open!

About GNLU

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), established in 2003 in Gandhinagar, is a premier research-based statutory university in India recognized by the BCI and UGC. As a top-ranked National Law University (NLU), it offers comprehensive undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law, supported by specialized research centers. The campus is noted for its modern, extensive infrastructure and green environment.

About GNLU Centre for Sports and Entertainment Law

Since its inception, GCSEL has been at the forefront of examining the intricate and ever-changing landscape of sports and entertainment law. The Centre’s work is driven by the belief that these fields require ongoing study and engagement to navigate the complex legal issues they present. The Blog, Pitch & Pixels, is an extension of this mission, offering a space for scholars, professionals, and enthusiasts to share their perspectives, insights, and research with a broader audience.

Why Contribute?

The Pitch & Pixels Blog aims to disseminate valuable insights and updates on the latest developments, trends, and legal nuances within the sports and entertainment industries. We believe that by fostering a platform for dialogue and knowledge-sharing, we can contribute to a deeper understanding of these vibrant sectors and encourage the growth of informed, thoughtful discourse. Whether you are an academic, a practitioner, or simply passionate about these topics, your contribution can help shape the conversation and provide valuable perspectives to our readers.

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions should align with the themes of sports law, media, and entertainment law. We encourage a diverse range of topics within these themes, including but not limited to copyright, personality rights, ethics, broadcasting rights, and antitrust issues.
• Articles should be between 1000 and 1500 words. We may consider longer or shorter pieces on a case-by-case basis.
• Co-authorship (up to two authors) is permitted.
• Facts, authorities and other sources shall be duly hyperlinked. Citations shall be used only if an online source is unavailable. Citations shall be in OSCOLA format.
• Submissions must be original, well-researched, and based on credible sources. Clear, concise writing is essential. We encourage the use of visual aids, such as images or infographics, provided they are relevant and properly credited.
• The article should be an original work of the author and not under consideration for publication in any other journal or blog. The work should not be plagiarised. Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification for publication on the Blog.
• The blogs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Formatting and Submission Process:
• Font- Garamond; Font size- 12; Line spacing- 1.5.
• The document should be justified.
• Footnotes (if used) shall be in Garamond, font size-10, line spacing- 1.0 and justified.
• No speaking footnotes are allowed.

Submission Procedure

Send your submissions to [email protected] with the subject line “Blog Submission – [Your Article Title].”

• The authors shall receive an acknowledgement email on the receipt of the article by the Editorial Board. Once the Editorial Board acknowledges the receipt of an article, it will go through a rigorous editorial process and the decision about its acceptance or rejection shall be communicated to the authors.
• Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks for them to process your submission and respond with feedback or a decision. You will be informed of the status of your submission as soon as our review process is complete.
• The editorial board of GCSEL will evaluate all submissions on the nature of the topic, depth of research, and novelty of arguments. The editorial board prefers contemporary topics within the domain of the focus area of the blog.
• By submitting, authors grant GCSEL non-exclusive, royalty-free rights to publish and promote their content.