CITIL Article Writing Competition 2025 | Register by Nov 30
Participate in the CITIL Article Writing Competition by DNLU, Jabalpur. Submit your articles and compete for recognition. Register before November 30
About DNLU, Jabalpur
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (M.P.), established in 2018, aims to promote excellence in legal education and research. Its motto, “Satyam Vada, Dharmam Chara”, represents integrity and justice. The University offers value-based legal education at the UG and PG levels.
About Centre for Studies in International Trade and Investment Laws (CITIL)
CITIL is an academic and research body at DNLU working to advance scholarship and policy engagement in International Trade and Investment Law. The Centre collaborates with national and international institutions, conducts research, publishes policy insights, and organises specialised training programmes.
About the Competition
The CITIL Article Writing Competition, 2025, invites submissions on:
“Dispute Resolution in International Investment Law: Innovations and Reforms.”
The competition encourages scholarly writing on investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) reforms, UNCITRAL Working Group III developments, and innovations in transparency, fairness, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Indicative Sub-Themes:
• ISDS Reform: Comparative Legal and Institutional Innovations
• UNCITRAL Working Group III: Trends, Challenges, State Practices
• India’s Model BIT: Substantive Provisions & Investor Protections
• Regional Approaches to Investment Dispute Resolution
• Balancing Regulatory Autonomy & Investor Rights
• Appellate Mechanisms & Advisory Centres in ISDS Reform
• Technology & Investment Dispute Resolution
(Participants may choose any topic under the main theme.)
Eligibility
• UG Law Students (3-year / 5-year LL.B.)
• PG Law Students (LL.M. and equivalent)
Submission Guidelines
• Word Limit: 2,000–3,500 words (excluding footnotes)
• Citation Style: Harvard Bluebook (21st Ed.) or Manu Citation
• Co-Authorship: Up to 2 authors
• Plagiarism: Max 15% similarity permitted
• AI Tools: Strictly prohibited
• Must follow Manupatra submission guidelines (available in Drive link)
Submission Link:
Important Dates
• Registration Opens: October 18, 2025
• Last Date of Registration: November 30, 2025
• Last Date for Submission: December 22, 2025
• Results: Last week of January 2026 (Tentative)
Prizes
• 1st Prize: ₹15,000 + Complimentary access to one course
• 2nd Prize: ₹10,000 + 75% discount on one course
• 3rd Prize: ₹5,000 + 50% discount on one course
• Top 10 Articles: Publication
Registration Details
• Single Author: ₹250
• Co-Authored (max 2 authors): ₹400
• Payment is non‑refundable
Registration Link:
Contact Details
• Utkarsh K. Mishra (Director, CITIL): utkarsh@mpdnlu.ac.in
• Dr. Sheel Bhadra Yadav (Assistant Librarian): asstlib@mpdnlu.ac.in
• Suryansh Pandey (Convenor): suryansh099-21@mpdnlu.ac.in | +91 6260995890
• Aditi Mishra (Co‑Convenor): aditi007-22@mpdnlu.ac.in | +91 7999056841
For queries: citicourse@mpdnlu.ac.in
