A prestigious labour and employment law writing competition for law students across India.
About the Competition Organiser – Centre for Labour Laws, NLIU Bhopal
The National Technology & Competition – Labour & Employment Law Writing Competition 2026 at NLIU Bhopal is organised by the Centre for Labour Laws (CLL), National Law Institute University, Bhopal in collaboration with Trilegal’s Labour and Employment Team. This national-level competition aims to encourage rigorous academic discourse on the rapidly evolving intersections of labour law, competition policy, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, data governance and algorithmic workforce management.
Through this competition, participants are offered a rare opportunity to engage with contemporary legal challenges that redefine the future of work, corporate restructuring and digital labour markets. The two-phase evaluation model ensures high academic standards, combining editorial excellence with live presentation exposure before senior Trilegal members and leading academicians. This initiative is ideal for students seeking to sharpen research, policy analysis, and academic writing skills while gaining recognition at a national forum.
About the Competition Opportunity
The competition is structured into two rigorous phases.
Phase I – Manuscript Submission & Editorial Review:
All submitted manuscripts will undergo a four-stage double-blind peer review conducted by the CLL Editorial Board and the Trilegal Labour & Employment Team.
Phase II – Presentation & Defence Round:
The top 15 shortlisted authors will be invited to NLIU Bhopal on 08 March 2026 to present and defend their research before a panel comprising senior Trilegal professionals and eminent academicians.
Event Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 16 December 2025 |
| Submission Deadline | 22 January 2026 |
| Presentation & Defence Round | 08 March 2026 |
Location and Mode
Mode: Hybrid
Location / Address: NLIU Bhopal (Final Round – Physical)
While manuscript submissions and editorial review will be conducted online, the final shortlisted participants will be required to present their work physically at the NLIU Bhopal campus.
Format and Structure
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | December 2025 – March 2026 |
| Working Hours | As per participant schedule |
| Supervisor / Mentor | CLL Editorial Board & Trilegal L&E Team |
Themes
Participants may submit manuscripts on any of the following themes:
- Technology, AI Governance & Digital Workforce Transformation
- Data Governance, Algorithmic Management & Workplace Surveillance
- Platformisation of Work, Gig Economy Regulation & Worker Protections
- Corporate Restructuring, M&A and Workforce Integration
- New Labour Codes, Industrial Relations & Collective Bargaining
- Future of Work – Reimagining Work & Employment Policies
Submission Categories
| Category | Word Limit |
|---|---|
| Articles | 4,000 – 10,000 words |
| Essays / Short Articles | 2,000 – 4,000 words |
| Case Comments | 2,500 – 5,000 words |
| Book Reviews | 1,500 – 3,000 words |
| Legislative Comments | 2,000 – 4,000 words |
Eligibility & Requirements
This competition is open to students pursuing LL.B. (Hons.), LL.B., or LL.M. from any recognised university for the academic year 2025–2026. Co-authorship is permitted for up to two authors. All manuscripts must include a 250–300 word abstract, strictly follow the OSCOLA 4th Edition citation style, and maintain a similarity index below 15%. Submissions must be in MS Word format using Times New Roman font with the prescribed spacing and formatting standards.
Additional Highlights
• Internship opportunities with Trilegal for Winners, Runners-Up & Second Runners-Up
• Cash prizes & premium legal database subscriptions
• National academic recognition
• Opportunity to present before senior law firm professionals
Contact Information
• Email: ntclel.cll@gmail.com
• Subject Line: Query: NTC-LEL 2026 Submission
• Ms. Sakshi Sharma (Convenor): +91 84619 26245
• Mr. Vivek Rajurkar (Co-Convenor): +91 94049 02301
• Mr. Ali Asghar (Secretary): +91 76938 80552
