SOCIO-LEGAL REVIEW ESSAY COMPETITION, NLSIU, BANGLORE

Socio-Legal Review (SLR), the inter-disciplinary, peer-reviewed and student edited journal published by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and Sage Publications, the independent international publisher of books, journal and international media, proudly announce: THE 1ST ANNUAL SLR – SAGE ESSAY COMPETITION TOPICS Participants have to write the essay on any one of the following:

1. John Milbank argues that, "Liberal principles will always ensure that the rights of the individual override those of the group.” For this reason, he concludes, “liberalism cannot defend corporate religious freedom.” Discuss the 2010 Babri Masjid verdict in light of this statement.

2. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy: On Whether and How the Indian Companies Act, 1956 can be used to make a case for imposing social responsibility on corporations?

3. Are Whistleblowers the New Age Journalists? Critique in Light of WikiLeaks.

PRIZES First Prize: 10000 INR Second Prize: 5000 INR Third Prize: 2500 INR All three essays will be published on SLR’s website: www.sociolegalreview.in.

SUBMISSION DETAILS
1. Submissions should be sent as soft copies to "essay@sociolegalreview.in" in .doc or docx format only. Please state your name and contact information, including your university and year of study,on a separate page and not in the text of the essay. The title of the mail should be “Essay Submission 2011”.

2. The deadline for submissions is 1st April, 2011.
3. The length of the essay should be between 2500 and 3000 words.
4. Any clarifications should be sent with the title “Essay Competition Query” to
essay @sociolegalreview.in. Joint submissions are not permitted.
5. The competition is open to any student anywhere in the world pursuing an undergraduate degree during the course of this event. It is open to students from all streams, including law.

For more info, see:

http://www.nls.ac.in/resources/newacademicprogramme/Essay_Competition.pdf

CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL LAW

CALL FOR PAPERS ONE-DAY NATIONAL STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE ON

“INTERNATIONAL COURTS AND TRIBUNALS: INDIAN/ASIAN PERSPECTIVE”

THEMES FOR PAPER PRESENTATION:

ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES IN INTERNATIONAL FORUMS LIKE THE ICJ, ICC, INTERNATIONAlL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, & OTHER ADJUDICATORY BODIES OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE REGIME.
(from developing-country perspectives: Indian / Asian)

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION(250-300 words): 22 ND SEPTEMBER 2010

PAPERS SELECTED FOR PRESENTATION WILL BE PUBLISHED (subjected to CPIL’s discretion). SCHOLARSHIPS* WILL BE AWARDED TO PARTICIPANTS SELECTED FOR PRESENTATION (subject to CPIL’s discretion)

REGISTRATION FEE: Rs 200 (only by cash on 3 rd October 2010 at the venue)

TEAM COMPOSITION: MAXIMUM TWO PERSONS ARE ENTITLED TO WRITE THE
PAPER, AND EITHER MAY PRESENT ON SELECTION BEST PAPER PRESENTER WILL BE AWARDED CONFERENCE WILL CONCLUDE WITH AN EXCITING QUIZ ON INTERNATIONAL LAW, COURTS AND TRIBUNALS WITH PRIZES.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT:

Faculty (CPIL): Dr K Parameswaran
Email: cpil@gnlu.ac.in
Students coordinators:
Ms Sreya Ganguly: 99743-40338
Ms Ramya Shankaran: 99743-72590
* Scholarship comprises of to-and-fro 3-tier railway ticket (a/c), boarding and lodging facilities for only one member of the team. We encourage either member of the team to come for paper presentation

Letter from Iqbal Sir

Dear Nliu Students,

I have been missing the lush green rolling hills and more importantly the compact and friendly ambiance of the great location of the Nliu campus. I have seen many a places in life, but believe me, Nliu or may I call Nilu is probably one of the most memorable places I have visited and enjoyed. I do hope you share my exuberance of the place and are having a whale of a time in covering the next step of your academic progression. For my part I have been quite busy in USA and Canada meeting my personal and professional requirements and often thinking about Nilu and extolling its virtues to one and all!

I look forward to joining you towards the latter half of next month (September) and hope to enjoy the salubrious surroundings and a close knit friendly atmosphere. It is indeed one of the best places to jog and exercise mornings or evenings.

I am writing this email to offer my guidance and help in writing a substantive paper or thesis that meets an aspect your requirement for completion of the course. Please note that it will be a demanding but hopefully fulfilling assignment that may be good for you in the long run.

Should you wish to take this offer please write me an email containing the following details:

1 The likely Title of the Paper/Thesis. (Thoughtful and reflective)

2 A brief one/two paragraph summary (What is the issue or problem or hypothesis?).

3 How do you propose to research and study the hypothesis (Methodology)?

4 What set of likely conclusions you expect. (Likely findings).

5 And how relevant it is to your course work and academic progression (The enquiry should be useful to your career goal).

The suggested thought process will help and facilitate your project should you wish to undertake it.

All said and done you will have to clear the topic with appropriate authorities on the campus after the above process and before starting work on the paper/thesis.

If I can be help to you from here please do write me.

Greetings and Best of Luck in the Current Academic Year

Most sincerely

Iqbal Singh

Professor Dr. Iqbal Singh

Brig General (Retired), Commissioner to Governors,

National Law Institute University, Bhopal India

Duke University, Durham USA

National Defense University, DC, USA

PhD (University of Chicago), JD (University of North Carolina),

MS (Madras University), MA (Mysore University).

Contact information

Email: iqbal.singh@duke.edu

India: 91-940-752-8396

Tele: 919-264-7000 (cell)