About O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat
O.P. Jindal Global University is one of the top private universities in India, established in January 2009, comprising Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), which ranked 35th worldwide in subject-wise QS Ranking.
About Jindal Society of International Law
The Jindal Society of International Law is a student-led initiative under the aegis of the Centre for the Study of the United Nations, and guidance of the Faculty Coordinator Professor (Dr.) Vesselin Popovski. Founded in 2020, this Society is an initiative to provide a platform to young international law enthusiasts.
About the Jindal Society of International Law Blog (JSIL Blog)
The JSIL Blog serves as a vital student-led space for interrogating the complexities of the modern international legal order. In 2026, we find ourselves at a crossroads where traditional legal doctrines are being tested by unprecedented global shifts. We invite contributors to move beyond “legalism” and engage with the visceral, often unsettling realities of power and justice.
Scope
The Blog calls for the relevant analytical pieces. They can be on the following lines:
- The Crisis of Authority: How do international institutions maintain legitimacy when legal clarity coexists with immense human suffering?
- New Frontiers of Warfare: What are the legal implications of AI, cyber-attacks, and digital surveillance on state responsibility?
- Climate & Continuity: How is climate litigation redefining long-held assumptions about sovereignty and intergenerational equity?
- Decolonizing the Global Order: Can the current system truly address historical injustices, or does it merely replicate colonial power structures?
- Humanitarian Dilemmas: In the face of ongoing conflicts and sanctions, how can law be a site of protection rather than a tool of mobilization?
However, these ideas are merely indicative and not exhaustive.
Authorship
Co-authorship of up to two authors is allowed.
Formatting Guidelines
- Font size 12, Times New Roman.
- Headings and sub-headings font size 14, Times New Roman
- Referencing: All references must be in the form of hyperlinks in the body of the submission. In case no hyperlink is available for any reference, the use of endnotes is recommended. The endnotes must conform with the 4th edition of the Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) style of citation.
- File Format: Submissions must be in a Word format (‘.doc’ or ‘.docx’).
- Originality: All works must be original and unpublished.
- Document Type: Word file (.doc or .docx) on an A4 sheet with normal margins without borders
- Word Count: 1000–1500 words (including headings and sub-headings).
Review Process
- The submissions would be subjected to a review process, and the Board’s decision on confirmation or rejection shall be communicated within a fortnight.
- The Board may suggest some suggestions or amendments, and the final publication of the manuscript is contingent on the incorporation of such suggestions to the satisfaction of the Board.
- The decision of the Board would be final.
Copyright Policy
Upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication by the Editorial Board, the copyright is vested in the Blog. However, the moral rights over the manuscript shall vest in the author(s).
Last date To Apply
20th April 2026
Submission Procedure
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Contact Information
All queries can be addressed to [email protected].
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