Call For Submissions For FairSquare Dialogue Blog By NLU Delhi

FairSquare is the first Competition Law Society of the National Law University, Delhi. Through FairSquare Dialogue, they aim to create a forum for commentary, analysis, and scholarship on competition law, policy, and economics.

The University invites original, unpublished submissions for its blog. They seek sharp, accessible, and well-reasoned pieces that advance conversations around competition law and economics, both in India and globally. Submissions from students, academics, practitioners, economists, policy-makers, and interdisciplinary researchers are welcome.

Mandate & Scope

They publish short, focused, and analytically strong pieces that examine legal, regulatory, and policy issues in competition law and economics. Submissions may adopt doctrinal, empirical, comparative, or policy-oriented approaches.

Formats

• Articles (1,000–1,600 words): Concise, well-argued perspectives on contemporary issues.
• Case Comments: Focused analysis of recent CCI or court decisions.
• Opinion Pieces: Shorter reflections on emerging debates, reforms, or global developments.
• Book Reviews: Critical engagement with recent scholarship on competition law or economics.
• Response Pieces: Engagement with previously published FairSquare Dialogue posts.
• Short-Form Notes (600–800 words, non-student contributors only): Focused insights on niche or time-sensitive issues.

For particularly substantive submissions, longer pieces (up to 2,200 words) or two-part series may be considered upon editorial approval.

Word-Length & Style

• Preferred length: 1,000–1,600 words (flexible for longer pieces if justified).
• Style: Write for an informed but broad audience. Clarity, coherence, and precision matter more than jargon.
• Formatting: Times New Roman, size 12, justified alignment, 1.15 spacing.
• Referencing: Use hyperlinks wherever possible. If sources are not online, use endnotes (not footnotes) in OSCOLA 4th Edition. Endnotes should be formatted in Times New Roman, size 10, single spacing.
• Title: No longer than 12 words.

Submission Rules & Copyright

• Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Prior preprints or cross-posting intentions must be disclosed.
• Anonymity: Manuscripts must be anonymised (no names, affiliations, or acknowledgments in the document).
• File format: Only .doc or .docx files will be accepted.
• Copyright: Upon publication, copyright vests with FairSquare: The NLU Delhi Competition Law Society. Cross-posting is permitted if disclosed at submission and if published posts carry the line: “Cross-posted from the FairSquare Blog <link>”.
• Plagiarism: Any plagiarism will lead to immediate rejection.

Submission Process

• All submissions must be made via this form. Submissions by email will not be considered.
• Link of the form: https://forms.gle/Cgqw7EdbFzyXEcvr9

Review Process & Timeline

• Review: Submissions will be reviewed by one or more editors within 2 weeks.
• Revisions: Authors may be asked to revise within 10–15 days.
• Publication: Final acceptance and scheduling will be at the discretion of the Editorial Board.

Editorial Standards

• Analytical rigour and originality of argument
• Clarity of writing and accessibility
• Relevance to contemporary or comparative debates
• Policy significance and practical implications
• Proper sourcing and engagement with primary material

Contact

Email: compsoc@nludelhi.ac.in