Call For Papers | Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution, RGNUL: Submit by Jan 1

About RGNUL

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), is a public law school and a National Law University located in Patiala, Punjab, India. It was established in 2006 by the Punjab Government (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006) as a university dedicated to the field of Legal Education. The first vice-chancellor of the University was Gurjit Singh. . The institution is currently being headed by Prof (DR.) ANAND PAWAR (Officiating). RGNUL is affiliated to UGC and approved by the Bar Council of India. It is one of the autonomous law schools in India.

About RADR

Review Of Alternative Dispute Resolution (RADR) is a journal to take forward discussions on contemporary issues surrounding Alternative Dispute Resolution. RADR is an independent, annual, student-run, double-blind, and peer-reviewed publication. The theme of the first edition of the journal is “Navigating the Expanding Role of Mediation and Arbitration in Dispute Resolution.”

About the Centre

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 the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). CADR aims to foster academic research and enrich existing literature on ADR, to bridge existing gaps between academia and the practicalities of a career in ADR, and to further the discourse on ADR in India with a view to bolstering efficient dispute resolution. Towards that end, CADR platforms pioneering ideas by organizing academic events, multiple national competitions, running a successful online blog, and circulating periodic newsletters.

Eligibility

Submissions are invited from all students, legal professionals, and practitioners who are interested in the domain of alternative dispute resolution and wish to send in their nuanced perspectives on the same.

Themes

• International Commercial Arbitration
• Investment Arbitration
• Facets of Arbitration
• Guiding Factors in a Mediation Process
• Domains of Mediation

Formatting Guidelines

• Font and size: Times New Roman or Garamond | 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Page size: A4

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: 150-200 words.
• 3,000-5,000 words for short articles
• 5,000-10,000 words for long articles
• 1,500-3,000 words for case comments
• The word limit is exclusive of the footnotes.
• Citation style: Footnotes must be properly cited strictly in accordance with Bluebook (21st edition).
• Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of two authors.
• Submissions need to be original, unpublished, and non-plagiarised. Plagiarism (in any form) shall result in disqualification.
• Authors are requested to acknowledge and cite their sources and provide appropriate references.

Important Dates

The last date for submission of the paper along with its abstract is 11:59 pm, 1st January 2024.

Submission Procedure

All submissions are to be submitted at this Google form only:

Click Here To Submit.

• The research paper must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
• Authors are free to choose any sub-theme bearing on the illustrative themes, and may also write on any other pertinent issue associated with ADR. Additionally, at all stages of the review, the CADR Editorial Board reserves the right to amend or waive any of the guidelines noted here, along with the right to reject or revoke publication. Kindly refer to the brochure attached herewith for guidelines and any relevant details.

Contact Information

For any queries, kindly mail us at [email protected]. For further queries or clarifications, Kindly contact the undersigned:

• Ms. Chamundeswari Pemmasani: +91 9798123567
• Mr. Rohan Gajendra Pratap Singh: +91 9540815919
• Ms. Eshita Gupta: +91 9818256806

For more details, check official notification.