About the Organiser
The Centre for Advanced Research and Training in Arbitration Law [CARTAL], National Law University, Jodpur, is organising the Competition with the gracious support and patronage of Prof. Gary B. Born, chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP.
About the Opportunity
The 8th Gary B. Born Essay Competition on International Arbitration [“Competition”] is intended to encourage research and literature in international arbitration. The Competition has several themes that aim to foster research on contemporary developments in international arbitration.
- Role of arbitration in International Tax Treaties
- Emerging trends in arbitrating competition law disputes
- Cross-Border Insolvency and arbitration: Coordination, Conflicts, and Cooperation.
Eligibility Criteria
The opportunity is open to all students enrolled in any undergraduate or post-graduate program in law in any recognized university worldwide. Students who are due to complete such a program in 2023, or post-graduate students who will be enrolled in any such program for 2023-2024, are also eligible.
How to Submit?
Interested candidates must email their completed essays to editors@ijal.in by February 20, 2024, 23:59 hours (Indian Standard Time, GMT +5:30).
Formatting Guidelines
The essay should contain an abstract, not exceeding 250 words and indicate the theme. The essay must be original and the bona fide work of the participant. Essays must be in English and contain between 3000-5000 words, including footnotes. Co-authorship is allowed with up to 2 co-authors.
Fees
There is no registration fee for the competition.
Deadlines
The deadline for submitting entries to the competition is February 20, 2024, 23:59 hours (Indian Standard Time, GMT +5:30).
Prizes are awarded to the top three entries, including cash rewards, a letter of appreciation from Prof. Gary B. Born, and opportunities for publication.
Prizes
First Prizes:
- Cash prize of USD 400,
- Letter of Appreciation from Prof. Gary B. Born,
- Signed copy of a book authored by Prof. Born, and
- Publication in the next issue of IJAL.
Second Prizes
- Cash prize of USD 250,
- Letter of Appreciation from Prof. Gary B. Born,
- 6-month subscription to Born’s International Arbitration Lectures, and
- An opportunity to be considered for publication in the next issue of IJAL.
Third Prizes
- Cash prize of USD 125,
- Letter of Appreciation from Mr. Gary B. Born, and
- An opportunity to be considered for publication in the next issue of IJAL.
Contact Details
Interested students can send their inquiries to editors@ijal.in.
