The 2nd National article Writing Competition on “Commercial Laws” by The Concords

ABOUT THE CONCORDS

The Concords is a quality-driven blog focused on commercial dispute resolution, known for its insightful analysis and high academic standards. It features contributions from students, practitioners, and professionals from leading law firms such as Trilegal and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and publishes analytical pieces on contemporary issues on commercial disputes.

The inaugural National Blog Writing Competition on Commercial Laws by The Concords received over 70+ entries from students of reputed law schools nationwide. Building on this success, the second edition offers enhanced incentives including internships, cash prizes, and publicationopportunities, aiming to provide a wider platform for showcasing legal research and writing excellence.

THEMES AND LAWS

• International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
• Banking and Finance Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Contract Law
• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• White Collar Crimes
• Intellectual Property Rights in Business
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy
• Competition and Antitrust Law
• Trade and Investment Law
• Digital Commerce and Technology Law
• Commercial Perspective of Artificial Intelligence

SUGGESTIVE TOPICS

• UK Arbitration Act, 2025 and its convergence with the Indian arbitration regime
• Ex-ante vs ex-post approaches in competition law enforcement
• Lex Contractus vs. Lex Arbitri in light of recent judicial developments
• Competition law issues affecting white-label ATM operators in India
• Modification of arbitral awards in India: a fresh perspective on judicial intervention
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in light of the 2025 Amendment Bill
• Emergency arbitration in India: legal recognition and practical challenges
• Cross-border insolvency under Indian law: challenges and future roadmap
• Banning of real money games in India: a critical analysis of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act
• Interface between insolvency law and international trade
• Legal issues relating to artificial intelligence and e-contracts: an international perspective
• Climate risk and sustainable finance: aligning banking and NBFC lending with ESG goals
• WhatsApp's privacy policy reforms and competition law concerns
• Indian Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS): legal framework and implementation issues
• Sanctions and force majeure clauses: contractual implications in international commerce
• Impact of entry of foreign law firms on the Indian legal market
• Regulation of the digital competition landscape in India

Note: The above-mentioned topics are merely suggestive and not exhaustive. Participants can submit their articles on any topic in the field of Commercial Laws.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Word Count: 1200-3000 words (flexible based on quality).
• We do not prefer footnotes in the articles. To refer sources of research, hyperlinks must be provided in the main text itself. Factual assertions must be supported with appropriate links to sources. Endnotes are permissible only if absolutely necessary.
• Format: MS Word, Garamond 12, 1.5 Spacing, JUSTIFIED, British English.
• Assessment Criteria: Novelty, Relevance, Logic, Structure, Grammar.
• Co-authorship: Max 2 authors.
• Eligibility: Students pursuing Law from institutions recognised by the Bar Council of India.

REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION

REGISTERATION:-

• Participants are required to register for the Competition via the Registration Form
• Registration Fee: Rs - 450 for Single Author; Rs - 650 for Co-authorship
• Registration Deadline: 25 January 2026

SUBMISSION:-

• Participants are required to submit the manuscripts via the Submission Form:
• Submission Deadline: 31 January 2026

Note: Submissions made through the submission form shall be considered only if the participant has duly completed registration through the registration form.

CONTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT

• We have a strict policy against plagiarism (in whole or in part). The contributors while submitting declare that the submission represents their original work and has not been copied from anywhere.
• While the submission is under consideration on The Concords, contributors are prohibited from sending the same elsewhere.
• Once, an article is accepted for publication on The Concords, all related Intellectual Property (IP) thereof would vest with The Concords.

AWARDS

Building on the success of our previous edition, which offered publication and editorial positions on our blog, we return this year with significantly enhanced opportunities, including cash prizes, internship opportunities, and publication, as detailed below. We would like to thank UKCA & Partners LLP, a Tier-1 firm recognized by Legal-500 in Dispute Resolution (NCR) for sponsoring internships for our Winners and Runners-Up.

• WINNERS: Rs- 5500 Cash Prize + Internship at UKCA & Partners + Publication
• RUNNERS-UP: Rs- 3500 Cash Prize + Internship at UKCA & Partners + Publication
• Top 10 entries will be published on The Concords Blog, and will receive Certificate of Merit.

In case of any queries, kindly E-mail at: theconcordsofficial@gmail.com, or contact: +91-8146558883

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