Introduction
In an era of globalization, international law acts as a vital mechanism to manage the complexities of cross-border relations. It facilitates peaceful coexistence, addresses conflicts, and ensures that states and non-state actors adhere to common rules. Whether in trade agreements, climate change negotiations, or humanitarian efforts, international law underpins the legal and moral obligations that govern international interactions.
About Us
The Centre for International Law and Allied Disciplines (CILAD) was established as a student-run initiative in 2024. Born through a keen interest in the study of International Law, International Relations & Foreign Policy, the Centre aims to further interdisciplinary research in the fields of public and private international law. It envisions facilitating academic discourse by simplifying the understanding of international law. We encourage multidisciplinary research in fields like International Trade Law, International Environmental Law, International Humanitarian Law, etc. by inviting publications.
Objectives
- Facilitate Academic Discourse: Conducting workshops featuring guest speakers, faculty members, and practitioners to provide insights and engage in thoughtful discussions on contemporary international legal topics.
- Publication Platform: Alongside an e-platform for blog submissions on rolling basis, the Centre plans to launch a quarterly journal (with an ISSN or equivalent code) dedicated to international law, showcasing the scholarly work of students and professionals.
- Skill Development: To enhance practical legal skills and provide a hands-on understanding of international legal processes, we shall organise events simulating real world applications of various facets of international law.
- Collaboration: The centre will be a medium to establish partnerships with other academic institutions, international organizations, and legal practitioners to enhance the impact and reach of the centre’s activities. This will provide resources, mentorship, and guidance to students and early-career researchers in the field of international law.
Current Initiatives
- IL 101 Infographic Series – We cover key updates from across the globe and decipher their legal significance and impact. The aim is to simplify and make international law understanding more accessible.
- CILAD’s News Bulletin Series – We collate monthly international law developments from around the world. The aim is to disseminate information at the intersection of various legal disciplines.
Faculty Mentor
Dr. C.H. Lakshmi
Student Members
Founding Conveners
Surbhi Gupta
Vinita Singh
Research and Publications
- Elsa Sibu
- Archana Pingal
- Devanshi Pandey
- Katyayni Singh
- Utkarsh Gupta
- Sourav Ghosh
- Zohaa Siddiqui
Events and Outreach
- Ratna Sumedha Chintha
- Deepika
Social media and Design team
- Medha Karaka
- Chaitanya Samhitha Ragadu
CILAD Blog Submission
The Centre for International Law and allied Disciplines (CILAD) at DSNLU manages a blog aimed at sharing insightful updates and discussions surrounding international law and related fields. We encourage submissions that explore pressing legal challenges, examine recent case law, legislative changes, and other pivotal shifts in the global legal framework. Contributions are invited across a wide spectrum of international law and its allied disciplines. We encourage authors to contribute if their work aligns with the broader objectives of the Centre. We expect all submissions to be analytical rather than purely descriptive in nature.
Submission Guidelines
- The manuscript should be in English language.
- Articles should range from 1000 to 1500 words, accompanied by an abstract of no more than 100 words.
- Submissions should be in a .doc or .docx format.
- Submissions must be original work. A maximum of 10% plagiarism is allowed. All articles will be screened for plagiarism, and if detected, the submission will be immediately rejected.
- Co-authorship is allowed with a maximum of two authors per submission.
Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12, line spacing 1.5, with paragraph spacing of 6 above and 6 below.
- Alignment: Justified
- Margins: One-inch on all sides.
- References should primarily be provided as hyperlinks within the text. If a hyperlink is not available, use endnotes (Times New Roman, size 10, single spacing).
- No footnotes or descriptive endnotes are permitted.
How to Submit?
- Submissions must be made through the below provided submission link. Any submissions via other channels will be rejected.
- We accept rolling submissions throughout the year.
- A short author bio needs to be submitted through the submission form in 3-4 lines.
- Adherence to all formatting guidelines is required for consideration.
Upon publication, all rights to the article will transfer to the Centre for International Law and allied Disciplines (CILAD).
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