About the Organiser
National Law University Jodhpur through the Centre for Advanced Research and Training in Arbitration Law (CARTAL) publishes the Indian Journal of Arbitration Law (IJAL), a leading journal dedicated to arbitration scholarship and research.
About the Competition
The 9th Gary B. Born Essay Competition on International Arbitration, 2026 is an international-level essay competition aimed at promoting research and academic discourse in arbitration law. It is conducted with the support of renowned arbitration expert Gary B. Born.
Objective:
- To encourage scholarly research in international arbitration
- To analyse contemporary and emerging issues in arbitration law
- To contribute to academic literature and policy discourse
Participants must:
- Submit an original, unpublished essay
- Follow prescribed formatting and citation rules (Bluebook)
- Choose one theme and adhere to word limits
- Ensure anonymity in submission
Eligibility
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students worldwide
- Recent graduates (as per rules) may also be eligible
Mode
Online (Essay submission-based competition)
Registration & Submission
Registration Fees
Single Author: No fee
Co-Author: Not allowed (generally single author only)
Prizes
- Cash prizes (approx. up to ₹70,000 pool for 2026))
- Certificate of merit
- Opportunity for publication in IJAL
- Letter of appreciation from Gary B. Born
Registration Starts:
Ongoing
Registration Ends:
Not separately required (direct submission model)
Submission Deadline:
10 April 2026 (Vaquill News)
Results Announcement:
Tentatively a few weeks after submission (usually May–June)
Contact Information
Email:
editors@ijal.in
Opportunities:
- Publication in a reputed arbitration journal
- Recognition in international arbitration community
- Strong CV value for corporate law / arbitration practice
Mode:
Online
Location:
Global / Remote
