About RGNUL
Established in 2006, the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, is a premier institution recognized for delivering quality legal education. It offers a robust academic curriculum that integrates theoretical learning with hands-on legal skills. RGNUL actively promotes student involvement in a range of competitions, particularly in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), to enhance practical capabilities such as negotiation and mediation. With a state-of-the-art campus, a knowledgeable faculty, and a strong focus on legal research, RGNUL equips its students for successful legal careers by fostering both academic excellence and professional development.
About RADR
The Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution (RADR), launched with Volume I by the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) at RGNUL, marked a significant step in promoting ADR scholarship at the university. Since its inception in 2018, CADR has steadily established a platform for engaging with ADR through the initiative and enthusiasm of young scholars. Over the past seven years, CADR has hosted blog series, essay competitions, and seminars, all of which have contributed to the development of this institutional academic effort.
About the Opportunity
The Editorial Board of RADR is currently inviting submissions for its upcoming edition.
Theme and Sub-Themes
The theme for the forthcoming edition is:
“Instrumentalizing Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in Changing Times.”
Authors are encouraged to engage with the following illustrative sub-themes:
- ADR in Digital Entertainment and the Virtual Economy: Addressing disputes in an age of innovation and decentralization.
- Traversing Dispute Resolution in Construction and Real Estate: Developing mechanisms and responding to new challenges.
- Navigating ADR in Insolvency and Tax Disputes: Balancing regulatory complexities with party autonomy.
The provided sub-themes are merely suggestive. Authors are welcome to submit work exploring other relevant and related topics.
Eligibility
The call for papers is open to:
- Academicians
- Legal practitioners and professionals
- Research scholars
- Law students enrolled in a Five-Year LL.B. (Hons.), Three-Year LL.B., or LL.M. program at any recognized institution.
Submission Guidelines
Word Limits:
- Long Articles: 7,000–10,000 words
- Short Articles: 3,000–5,000 words
- Case Comments: 2,000–3,000 words
Note: Word limits exclude the abstract and footnotes.
Abstract:
An abstract of up to 300 words may be included to clearly outline the submission’s core idea, research question, analytical focus, and, if applicable, the structure of the paper.
Originality and Plagiarism:
- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
- Detection of plagiarism or generative AI use may lead to immediate rejection.
- Proper acknowledgment must be given to all referenced contributors and sources.
- Co-authorship is permitted for a maximum of two authors.
Citation Format:
- Submissions must follow the Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (4th Edition).
Anonymity:
- The manuscript (including the abstract) must not include any personal or institutional identifiers such as name, affiliation, or credentials.
Formatting Guidelines:
- Page Setup:
- Page Size: A4
- Margins: 0.75 inches on all sides
- Text:
- Font: Garamond or Times New Roman
- Heading Font Size: 12–14
- Body Font Size: 12
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Alignment: Justified
- Footnotes:
- Font Size: 10
- Line Spacing: Single
- Note: Speaking footnotes are not allowed.
Copyright:
Upon submission, authors will be deemed to have transferred copyright ownership to the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR). However, moral rights remain with the authors. The Editorial Board reserves the right to publish, reproduce, and archive the manuscript in any format or medium.
Submission Deadline
- The final date to submit the manuscript is 11:59 PM IST, 27th April 2025.
Submission Process
- Submissions must be made via the official submission portal:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl53LLiPJi2r7j1vKkDbLqwPwHelWzDy6WLIEDGfamqNoKxw/viewform - Submissions are to be made using the provided word template- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CXp8uDMbFeCJq1sjTELHZvEJkSuL_zs8/view
- Brochure- https://drive.google.com/file/d/13rdbV1iIn18vplGzdPVvndLuDSdOSLYW/view
- Submissions through any other mode will not be accepted.
- Each participant may submit only one manuscript.
- Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc or .docx format.
Contact Information
For any queries, please reach out to the Editorial Board at:
submissions.cadr@rgnul.ac.in
