About NLUO, Cuttack
The National Law University Odisha, Cuttack was established by Act No. 4 of 2008 of the Odisha State Legislature and commenced its academic activities in the academic year 2009-10. Since its inception in 2009, NLUO has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing National Law Universities in India, earning recognition for its academic excellence and innovative approach to legal education.
Since its inception, NLUO has developed a strong academic foundation, vibrant research culture, and an active student community. The university emphasizes experiential learning through moot courts, legal aid, and internships. Today, NLUO stands as one of the leading emerging law universities in India, known for its academic excellence, commitment to social justice, and dynamic campus environment.
About the Club
The Pro Bono Club at NLUO, Cuttack was established in March 2022 under the Department of Justice initiative, with nine Pro Bono Associates (PBAs) as its founding student members. Since its inception, the Club has been dedicated to nurturing a culture of pro bono service within the legal fraternity. Our mission is to enhance access to justice by connecting law students, practicing advocates, and civil society organizations.
We strive to instill social responsibility in young legal minds, empowering them to serve communities through legal assistance, awareness initiatives, and support for alternative dispute resolution. Through these efforts, the Pro Bono Club seeks to bridge the gap between law and society, ensuring that quality legal services reach those who need them most while inspiring the next generation of lawyers to view service as a cornerstone of the profession.
About the Blog
The Pro Bono Club Blog, an initiative of the National Law University Odisha (NLUO), serves as a platform for exploring the intersection of law, justice, and society. It is run by the student members of the Pro Bono Club under the aegis of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India.
The blog aims to foster dialogue among students, academicians, and professionals on contemporary legal and social issues, highlighting the role of law in advancing access to justice and public welfare. It seeks to encourage critical engagement, original thought, and informed discussion on the evolving relationship between law and society.
Themes
The call for blogs is open-themed, inviting submissions within the broad areas of law, justice, dispute resolution, litigation, and society.
The above-mentioned areas are not exhaustive, and contributors are encouraged to write on any contemporary or socially relevant topic, including those relating to pro bono services and access to justice. Interdisciplinary pieces that connect legal principles with societal, economic, or ethical dimensions are also welcome.
The aim is to foster thoughtful engagement and diverse perspectives on issues shaping the legal and justice landscape today. Please note that the submissions need to compulsorily be analytical, and not descriptive in nature.
Eligibility
All students enrolled in the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) five-year programme and the LL.B. three-year programme.
Submission Requirement
- Articles can be anywhere between 800 to 1200 words. Images, graphs and tables may be used wherever necessary to illustrate a point. Authors are encouraged to include relevant case studies, empirical data, or policy analysis to support their arguments.
- An abstract no longer than 50 words briefly describing the content of the blog needs to be sent along with the submission. Please note that the abstract should be sent separately and not as a part of the main blog.
- Please include a brief author bio in the body of the email containing your submission.
- Co-authorship of up to two authors is allowed.
Submission Guidelines
- Font – Garamond, Font size – 12, spacing- 1.5 Title must be Bold and Underlined.
- The text of the title must be in Sentence Case, not all caps or small caps. All the headings must be in bold.
- Margins must be one inch from all sides.
- Manuscripts must include hyperlinks for relevant legal sources and other information, including any laws, treaties or other legal texts which are mentioned.
- Hyperlinks should link to legal sources or reputable news outlets. When referencing primary materials, links must lead directly to the primary source. Linking to secondary sources in place of primary ones may result in the submission being sent back for revisions.
- Only relevant legal sources that cannot be accessed online may be cited through endnotes. The endnotes should be in Garamond, font size 10, single-spaced. The authors should follow the Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) 4th Edition for footnotes.
How to Submit
Author(s) can make their submissions through this Google Form link .
https://forms.gle/F1j8m8ZCL6DA9tcc8
Submission Deadline
The submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
Review Procedure
Each manuscript shall undergo a plagiarism check, and two stages of content review, including the peer-review.
Contact Information
In case of any queries, feel free to drop a mail at probonoclub@nluo.ac.in
ABHILIPSA NAIK (CONVENOR) – 70084 67434
PRITAM NAYAK (CO- CONVENOR)- 9861024311
