DBRANLU CCMDR Blog Call for Blogs | ADR, ODR & Dispute Resolution | Rolling Submissions
The Centre for Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution (CCMDR) at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU) invites blog submissions on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), conflict management, dispute resolution, and access to justice. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
About DBRANLU
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU) is a National Law University located at Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonipat, Haryana. The university was established by the State Government of Haryana in 2012 through the State Legislature Act No. 15 of 2012.
About the Centre for Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution
The Centre for Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution (CCMDR) promotes excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution through research, training, and practical engagement. In addition, the CCMDR Blog provides a platform for accessible and meaningful writing on conflict management, dispute resolution, and access to justice.
Scope of Submissions
The DBRANLU CCMDR Blog Call for Blogs welcomes contributions that connect academic inquiry with practical experience. Submissions may address:
- Mediation, arbitration, negotiation, conciliation, and other forms of ADR
- Online and technology-assisted dispute resolution (ODR)
- Restorative and community-based dispute resolution
- Commercial, family, workplace, consumer, and public dispute resolution
- Institutional developments
- Recent judicial, legislative, and policy developments
- Comparative and international perspectives on dispute resolution
Categories of Submissions
The CCMDR Blog accepts:
- Opinion pieces grounded in reasoned analysis
- Case comments and case notes
- Contemporary developments and institutional updates
Eligibility
The DBRANLU CCMDR Blog Call for Blogs is open to:
- Students
- Researchers
- Academicians
- Legal practitioners
- Mediators
- Arbitrators
- Policy professionals
Co-authorship is permitted for a maximum of two authors.
Submission Guidelines
| Particular | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Word Limit | 1,200–1,800 words |
| Word Limit Excludes | Title, author biography, and hyperlinks |
| Co-authorship | Maximum 2 authors |
| Font | Times New Roman, 12 pt |
| Line Spacing | 1.5 |
| Alignment | Justified |
| Paragraph Spacing | 6 pt before and after |
| Submission Format | .doc or .docx |
| Citation | Hyperlinks as the primary referencing method |
| Footnotes | Avoid unless exceptionally necessary; OSCOLA 5th Edition |
| Similarity | Ordinarily not more than 10% |
| AI-generated Content | Not more than 15% |
Furthermore, contributors should ensure that their submissions offer reasoned analysis and remain relevant to the scope of the CCMDR Blog.
Submission Process
Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. Therefore, contributors may submit their manuscripts without waiting for a fixed submission deadline.
Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc or .docx format through the official submission channel.
Contact Details
For queries, contact:
Email: ccmdr@dbranlu.ac.in
Student Team:
- Adeeb Bakhtavar, Student Convenor: +91 8057206068
- Kaaira Singh, Deputy Convenor: +91 8826503108
- Navya Baweja, Deputy Convenor: +91 7428026959
- Satikshan Gupta, Member: +91 6239045844
