1st ADR Research Paper Writing Competition, 2026

The ADR Society, Campus Law Centre (CLC), Faculty of Law, University of Delhi has officially announced the 1st ADR Research Paper Writing Competition, 2026, inviting law students from across India to engage in rigorous legal research on contemporary arbitration issues.

This national-level competition aims to promote academic excellence, critical thinking, and scholarly discourse in the evolving field of International Commercial Arbitration (ICA), particularly within the Indian legal framework.

Theme of the Competition

“Contemporary Challenges in International Commercial Arbitration in India”

Participants are encouraged to analyse emerging jurisprudential trends, procedural complexities, technological developments, and practical challenges affecting international commercial arbitration in India.

Organising Institution & Academic Patronage

• Organised by:
  ADR Society, Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
• Under the Patronage of:
  Prof. (Dr.) Gunjan Gupta
  Professor In-Charge, Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi
• Academic Guidance by:
  Dr. Rohit Moonka
  Assistant Professor & Faculty Convenor, ADR Society, CLC

Objectives of the Competition

• To foster research-oriented learning among law students
• To promote understanding of International Commercial Arbitration in India
• To encourage scholarly discussion on emerging legal and procedural challenges
• To provide a national platform for young legal researchers

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programmes across India
• Joint authorship permitted (maximum two authors from the same institution)
• No registration fee

Prizes & Awards

📖 Selected research papers may also be considered for publication.

Important Date

• Last Date for Submission: 15 April 2026

Indicative Sub-Themes

Participants may explore (but are not limited to):

• Arbitrability of commercial disputes in India
• Judicial intervention in international commercial arbitration
• Technology-driven arbitration and digital evidence
• Emergency arbitration in India
• Taxation claims, damages, and expert evidence
• Enforcement challenges and valuation methodologies
• Ancillary and consequential damages in arbitration

Submission Guidelines (Key Highlights)

• Language: English
• Word Limit: 6,000 words (excluding footnotes)
• Citation Style: Bluebook (21st Edition)
• Originality: Strictly required (plagiarism above 10% leads to rejection)

📌 Detailed rules, declaration forms, and timelines are available in the official brochure.

Contact & Submission Details

• Submission Email: 📧 adrresearchpaperclc@gmail.com
• Participants are advised to carefully read the official brochure for complete instructions regarding formatting, declarations, and submission process.