1st NLIU–Trilegal National Article Writing & Presentation Competition
1st NLIU–Trilegal National Article Writing & Presentation Competition, 2026
(Labour & Employment Laws)
Organised by the Centre for Labour Laws (CLL), National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, in collaboration with Trilegal
About NLIU, Bhopal
The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, established in 1997, is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious National Law Universities. It is a government-funded institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in law and allied disciplines, and is known for its rigorous academic training and national-level legal scholarship.
About Trilegal
Trilegal is a premier full-service Indian law firm with strong expertise in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, technology, energy, and regulatory practice. The firm is recognised for its innovative work culture, commitment to professional excellence, and leading national and international rankings.
About the Competition
The NLIU–Trilegal National Article Writing & Presentation Competition on Labour and Employment Laws (NTC-LEL) 2026 is a flagship academic initiative of the Centre for Labour Laws, NLIU Bhopal.
The competition is designed to promote high-quality research in labour and employment law by encouraging students to critically engage with evolving workplace realities, legal reforms, and regulatory challenges.
The competition is conducted in two stages:
Phase I – Manuscript Review
All submissions undergo a four-stage double-blind editorial review conducted by the CLL Editorial Board and Trilegal.
Phase II – Presentation & Defence
The top 15 shortlisted authors will present and defend their papers before a panel of senior Trilegal professionals and leading academics.
Eligibility
The competition is open to students enrolled in:
LL.B. (Hons.)
LL.B.
LL.M.
from any recognised university during the academic year 2025–2026.
Themes
Submissions must fall within the broad domain of Labour and Employment Law, including:
Artificial Intelligence, technology governance and digital workforce transformation
Data protection, algorithmic management and workplace surveillance
Gig economy, platform work and worker protection
Mergers, acquisitions and workforce restructuring
New labour codes and industrial relations
The future of work and employment policy reform
Sub-Themes
Participants may write on, among others:
Labour due diligence in corporate restructuring
Employment cost allocation in mergers and demergers
Post-merger HR and compensation harmonisation
Workforce downsizing and reputational risk
Key employee retention strategies
Outsourcing, automation and contractual safeguards
Compliance under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Fixed-term employment and social security
Gig worker classification and legal protections
AI-based performance management and bias control
Remote work and cross-border employment
ESG reporting on labour standards
Employment disputes and arbitration in platform work
Categories of Submission
Category Word Limit
Articles 4,000 – 10,000
Essays / Short Articles 2,000 – 4,000
Case Comments 2,500 – 5,000
Book Reviews 1,500 – 3,000
Legislative Comments 2,000 – 4,000
Submission Requirements
Abstract: 250–300 words summarising the paper
Plagiarism Limit: Maximum 15% similarity
Co-authorship: Up to two authors permitted
Formatting Rules
File Format: MS Word (.doc or .docx)
Font: Times New Roman
Body Text: Size 12, 1.5 spacing, justified
Footnotes: Size 10, single spaced, justified
Citation Style: OSCOLA (4th Edition)
Mode of Submission
Submissions must be uploaded through the official online submission portal provided in the brochure.
Registration Fee
Single Author: ₹650
Two Authors: ₹1,100
Awards include:
Internship opportunities with Trilegal, cash prizes, and premium legal research database subscriptions for winners and finalists.
Important Dates
Event Date
Registration Opens 16 December 2025
Submission Deadline 22 January 2026
Phase I Results 22 February 2026
Final Presentation 08 March 2026
Contact for Queries
Email: ntclel.cll@gmail.com
(Subject line: “Query: NTC-LEL 2026 Submission”)
Student Coordinators
Sakshi Sharma (Convenor) – 84619 26245
Vivek Rajurkar (Co-Convenor) – 94049 02301
Ali Asghar (Secretary) – 76938 80552
