SymBLawg 2026 Call for Blogs | AI, Data Protection, ESG & Carbon Credits | Submit by 30 September
The Research and Publication Cell, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, invites law students across India to participate in SymBLawg 2026. The initiative combines a publishing platform with an annual blog competition and focuses on contemporary legal issues.
For the 2026 edition, participants can submit blogs under either of two themes: AI and data protection or ESG and carbon credits. The submission deadline is 30 September 2026.
About Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur
Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Nagpur, is a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune. The institution offers five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. programmes, along with an LL.M. programme.
The law school focuses on contemporary and interdisciplinary legal education. In addition, it aims to develop legal professionals with strong academic, ethical and social perspectives.
About the Research and Publication Cell
The Research and Publication Cell at Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, provides students with opportunities to develop their research and writing skills. It also creates platforms where students can present their work through articles, write-ups and other forms of academic and creative expression.
Moreover, the Cell organises initiatives that encourage students to research contemporary legal issues and communicate their ideas effectively.
About SymBLawg
SymBLawg is a publishing initiative and annual competition of the Research and Publication Cell, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur.
Each edition follows a thematic approach. Therefore, students get an opportunity to explore different areas of law through research, analysis and creative legal writing.
The initiative has two main objectives. First, it seeks to present legal opinions and analysis on contemporary issues from the perspective of budding legal professionals. Second, it gives students a platform to showcase their analytical and creative abilities.
Eligibility
The competition is open to:
- Students enrolled in law programmes across India.
Themes
Participants can submit their blogs under either of the following themes:
1. Data Protection in the Age of Algorithms: Safeguarding Privacy in an AI-Driven World
This theme focuses on the challenges that artificial intelligence creates for individual autonomy, privacy and behaviour.
Participants can explore issues such as:
- Data erasure
- Profiling
- Privacy in an AI-driven environment
- Individual autonomy in the age of algorithms
2. ESG and Carbon Credits: Regulating Environmental Impact in a Digitally Accelerated Economy
This theme examines the environmental impact associated with the growth of artificial intelligence and allied technologies.
Possible areas include:
- Carbon footprint
- Resource exploitation
- Greenwashing of ESG claims
- Carbon credits
- Environmental impact of the digital economy
Submission Guidelines
Participants should follow these requirements:
- The submission must address either of the two specified themes.
- There is no strict word limit. However, the organisers prefer submissions of approximately 1,300–1,500 words.
- The submission must be original, well-structured and diverse in presentation.
- Submissions must be written in English.
- Authors must submit the blog in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx).
- The file name should contain the title of the paper followed by the author name(s).
- Each author can submit only one entry.
- Co-authorship is permitted, with a maximum of two authors per submission.
- The organisers permit a maximum of 10% plagiarism.
- AI-generated content will not be accepted, and violations can lead to disqualification.
- Authors must follow the Bluebook 21st Edition for citations.
- Submissions must not contain offensive, abusive, derogatory or potentially defamatory content.
- The editorial board will scrutinise submissions, and its decision will remain final and binding.
Therefore, participants should review their work carefully before submission and ensure that it satisfies all the stated requirements.
Awards
Authors whose submissions the organisers accept for publication will receive an e-certificate of publication.
Additionally, all participants will receive an e-certificate of participation.
Publication
The organisers will select 10 blogs for publication on the official SymBLawg platform.
Upon publication, the source states that all literary and copyright rights to the submission will transfer to the Research & Publication Cell, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur.
Thus, selected students will have an opportunity to publish their work through the SymBLawg platform while contributing their perspectives on contemporary legal issues.
Submission Process
Participants can submit their entries through the official submission form:
Before submitting, authors should ensure that their blog follows the required theme, format, citation style and originality requirements.
Registration Fee
No fee is charged for participation in SymBLawg 2026.
Deadline
Last date for submission: 30 September 2026
Participants should submit their blogs before the deadline to ensure that their entries reach the organisers on time.
Contact Information
For queries regarding the competition, contact:
