The Students for the Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai is thrilled to announce the National Legal Article Writing Competition 2025, inviting submissions on the theme of International Trade Law
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About SPIL Mumbai
Students for the Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai is a student-run academic body based at Government Law College, Mumbai, dedicated to creating awareness and fostering dialogue on contemporary issues in international law. SPIL regularly organises lectures, webinars, workshops, and competitions, attracting participation from across India and abroad. Amongst our various initiatives such as the Judgment Deliberation Competition (JDC), Treaty Appreciation Competition (TAC), etc., through our flagship event — the GLC International Law Summit — we have had the privilege of hosting eminent scholars, jurists, diplomats, and legal practitioners, and continue to build platforms that connect academia with real-world developments in international law.
About Government Law College, Mumbai
Established in 1855, Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai, enjoys the privilege of being the oldest law school in Asia and a premier institution for legal education in India. Affiliated to the University of Mumbai and located in the heart of the city's legal district, GLC has nurtured freedom fighters, generations of eminent jurists, advocates, judges and public intellectuals. The college continues to build on its legacy of academic excellence, public service, and the commitment to the rule of law.
About the Competition
The SPIL Mumbai, National Legal Article Writing Competition, 2025 (“Competition”) provides a distinguished platform for the expression of scholarly excellence, academic rigour, and diverse perspectives on pressing issues in International Law. The primary objective of this esteemed Competition is to stimulate intellectual curiosity and foster academic growth among participants.
Theme to be followed
In light of ongoing transformations and discussions in global trade policy, cross-border regulation, digital commerce, and multilateral negotiations, we are proud to announce “International Trade Law” as the theme for the Competition.
Topics
- The Role of International Trade Law in Global Food Security and Agricultural Subsidies
- Sanctions and Export Controls: Analysing the Weaponisation of International Trade Law
- Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) in Trade Agreement: Balancing State Sovereignty and Foreign Investment
- Trade, Development, and Inequality: Assessing the WTO’s Special and Differential Treatment Regime for the Global South
- International Trade and Human Rights: Labor Standards and Trade Agreements
- The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and WTO Compatibility
- Trade and Public Health: Revisiting TRIPS, Vaccine Access, and Global Health Equity Post-COVID
The participants are required to choose from one of the above topics. These topics will NOT be given any preference.
Merit and Prizes
The pinnacle of achievement lies in the recognition of the Best Article, the Second-best Article, and the Third-best Article, all of which may be chosen for publication in the prestigious GLC-SPIL International Law Journal, subject to the discretion of the Board of Editors.
- Best Article: INR 7,000/-
- Second Best Article: INR 5,000/-
- Third Best Article: INR 3,000/-
Eligibility
- The Competition is open to all law students currently enrolled in recognised 3-year LL.B or 5-year integrated LL.B courses.
- Participants must be pursuing their studies at any recognised institution in India. Participants can participate individually or co-author in a team of a maximum of two members.
- Winners of previous editions of the Competition are not eligible to participate.
Registration Fees
- A non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 200 for a single-authored submission and Rs. 300 for a co-authored submission must be paid online before submission of the Registration Form.
- Participants must first make the payment of the registration fee towards the Bank Account mentioned herein, and upload a screenshot of the proof of payment in the Registration Form.
Account Details:
- Account Holder: SPIL Government Law College Mumbai
- Account Number: 35514475304
- Account Type: Current Account
- IFSC: SBIN0004283
- Branch: PBB CHURCHGATE, MUMBAI
Submission Deadline
15th October 2025, 11:59 PM IST
Registration and Links:
- Submissions must be made exclusively via the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs7Tn_LlUkyKJdakuQzsm6L1rzCk5i6NbBNyRcIhTeCD2_ww/viewform
- Link to access the Competition Webpage: https://www.spilmumbai.org/events/nlawc
- Link to access the instagram post for the Competition: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNqM1mQi4WE/?igsh=aXBrZmtqbHFzcnR4
Contact Details
In case of any queries, write to us at [email protected] or contact Mr. Aditya Kumar: +91 8291077250.
Please find the competition rules, submission guidelines, registration process and other relevant details in the Brochure of the Competition.
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