Special Call for Blog Submissions by NUJS | SILP Blog Special Edition on 80 Years of ICJ | Submit by Oct 4
The Society of International Law and Policy (SILP), West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, has invited original submissions for a Special Edition of the SILP Blog commemorating 80 years of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
The call is open to students, researchers, academicians, legal practitioners, policy professionals and others interested in international law and the work of the ICJ.
Last Date for Submission: October 4, 2026
About NUJS
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, was established under the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences Act, 1999. The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate legal education and is engaged in legal research and scholarship.
About SILP
The Society of International Law and Policy (SILP) is an academic society at NUJS that focuses on contemporary international legal and policy issues. It aims to encourage engagement with international law, policy and geopolitical developments and their impact on domestic legal systems.
About the SILP Blog
The SILP Blog is an online platform covering contemporary issues of international legal and policy significance. Its areas of interest include:
- Public International Law
- Private International Law
- International Policy
- Interdisciplinary issues connected with international law and policy
The Blog welcomes submissions that critically examine developments in international law and geopolitics.
About the Call for Blogs
SILP, NUJS, invites original and engaging contributions for a Special Edition of the SILP Blog commemorating 80 years of the International Court of Justice.
The Special Edition will examine the ICJ’s jurisprudence, evolving role, contemporary challenges and contribution to international law. Contributors are encouraged to critically analyse the Court’s place within a changing international legal order rather than limiting their submissions to descriptive accounts.
Theme
The broad theme for the Special Edition is:
“Commemorating 80 Years of the International Court of Justice: The Court’s Role in Contemporary International Law Amidst a Changing World Order and Its Future.”
Possible areas of discussion include:
- The evolving jurisprudence of the ICJ
- The Court’s contribution to the development of international law
- Jurisdiction and admissibility
- Advisory opinions
- State responsibility
- Use of force
- Human rights and humanitarian concerns
- Environmental disputes
- Compliance with ICJ judgments
- Legitimacy and effectiveness of international adjudication
- The future of the ICJ
These areas are illustrative rather than exhaustive. Submissions addressing other contemporary issues connected with the broader theme may also be considered.
Eligibility
The call is open to:
- Students
- Researchers
- Academicians
- Legal practitioners
- Policy professionals
- Others interested in international law and the work of the ICJ
Submission Categories
The SILP Blog is accepting submissions under the following categories:
| Category | Word Limit |
|---|---|
| Long Articles & Discussions | 2,000–2,500 words |
| Short Articles | 1,000–1,500 words |
Submission Guidelines
Submissions must comply with the following requirements:
- The submission must be original and unpublished.
- It should meaningfully engage with the ICJ, its jurisprudence, contemporary international law or the broader theme of the Special Edition.
- Contributors should present a clear argument supported by substantive analysis.
- The writing should be clear and accessible.
- References must be provided through hyperlinks within the text.
- Relevant judgments, treaties, official documents, academic sources and other authorities should be appropriately linked.
Submission Procedure
Submissions must be made through the official submission form:
Last Date for Submission
The last date to submit an entry is October 4, 2026.
Interested contributors should complete the submission process before the deadline.
Contact Details
For queries regarding the call, contact:
Society of International Law and Policy (SILP)
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
Email: silp@nujs.edu
