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IALR Arbitral Award Drafting and Presentation Competition​​​​

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Click here to download 'Brochure'​

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Click here to view 'Problem Statement'​

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About NLIU

The National Law Institute University (“NLIU”) was established in 1997 by Act No. 41 of the State Legislature as the second law school under the National Law School system. As a premier institution, NLIU is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rich tradition of research, critique, and publication in various areas of law. The university's emphasis on fostering intellectual growth and critical thinking continues to make significant contributions to legal academia.

About IALR

The Indian Arbitration Law Review (IALR) is an annual, student-run journal run by students from the National Law Institute University, Bhopal. Focused exclusively on arbitration law, the journal provides a platform for legal professionals, academicians, and students to contribute to and engage with evolving discussions in the field. Since its inception in 2018, IALR has quickly gained prominence, featuring long articles, short articles, case comments, and book reviews. It is published by EBC and indexed on SCC Online and HeinOnline, ensuring broad accessibility.

 

IALR has been enriched by contributions and endorsements from distinguished practitioners, including Justice A.K. Sikri, Prof. Gary Born, and Prof. Stefan Kröll. The journal is committed to advancing arbitration literacy and fostering research, aiming to promote informed dialogue on the practice and future of arbitration law.

 

About the Competition

The competition will be conducted in two phases, providing participants with a dynamic platform to showcase both their written and oral advocacy skills in arbitration.

Phase I: Award Submission

  • The first phase will be conducted online. 

  • It begins with the announcement of the competition and the opening of registrations. After the case record is released, participants will have to prepare and submit their drafts of an arbitral award. 

  • These submissions will be carefully scored, and based on the evaluations, 15-20 teams will be shortlisted to advance to the next phase. The announcement of the shortlisted teams marks the conclusion of Phase I.

Phase II: Award Presentation

  • The second phase will be held in person at the NLIU, Bhopal campus. Shortlisted teams will participate in an elimination round, during which they will present their drafts in an oral format. 

  • Teams have the flexibility to choose their presentation style, but must focus on the content of their written submission. Judges and the audience may pose questions to the teams during the presentations.

  • Teams will be judged on both their draft submissions and their ability to present their work, justify their arbitral award with legal reasoning, and respond to questions. 

  • The top four teams will advance to the final round, where they will present again. Based on the final presentations, teams will be ranked as the winner, first runners-up, and second runners-up. 

  • Detailed rule book will be released with the release of the case record.

Panel Discussion

  • During the offline phase of the competition, the judges of the advanced round along with other luminaries in the field of arbitration will engage in a panel discussion on the central theme of the case record. 

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Eligibility and Registration Details

The Competition shall be open to all students of all years pursuing an Integrated 5-year LL.B. program, 3-year LL.B. program or LLM Postgraduate Degree Courses from recognised Law Schools, Universities, and Institutions in India.

 

Click here for Registration Link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YFoyG3lWUXfJsH-aWvFGfNL9Bp58_BgAxz7MXpXUl7Q

 

Payment Link:

https://erp.nliu.ac.in/payment/#/

 

Important Dates

  • 10 November - Opening of Registrations and Release of the Competition Brochure 

  • 25 November - Release of the Problem Statement 

  • 10 December - Closing of Registration 

  • 31 December - Submission Deadline

  • 15 January - Announcement of the Qualifying Teams

 

Awards and Prizes

First Prize

55,000 INR

Second Prize

35,000 INR

Third Prize

25,000 INR

Best Written Submission

5,000 INR

Best Presenter

5,000 INR

Other Awards

  • Publication of top 4 submissions on the Indian Arbitration Law Review website.

  • Certificate of Merit to Top Fifteen Entries.

  • Certificate of Participation to all participants.

  • Subscription of Legal Resources to Top Performers.

  • Internship Opportunities.

 

 

Contact Us

In case of any queries kindly drop an email at ialr@nliu.ac.in or contact:

Harshali Sulebhavikar, Editor-in-Chief

+91- 7624817089

Shvena Neendoor, Managing Editor

+91-9004238005

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