2nd International Research Paper Writing Competition (IRPWC)

Post published:November 10, 2021
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Kathmandu School of Law Review (KSLR) is pleased to announce the 2nd International Research Paper Writing Competition (IRPWC)

About the Organizer

The Kathmandu School of Law Review is the flagship law journal of the Kathmandu School of Law, envisioned to reflect the nuances of legal academia and legal research among scholars, students, and practitioners alike. It aims to spark discussion in legal scholarship through the publication of research-based journals, sharing of knowledge, and creating a forum for the betterment of legal academia, both nationally and internationally. The review accepts manuscripts of research conducted by the contributors which are reviewed, edited, quality controlled, and finally published by the KSLR Editorial Board.

The review is of benefit to the contributor as it provides a prestigious platform for authors to express an academic viewpoint on the subject matter, enhance writing and editing skills, and opportunity spark academic discussions. The review benefits the reader by being an effective tool for legal research, reference to an academic viewpoint, and a depository of legal information required to enhance the knowledge of the reader. The review aims to be a forum for building academic relationships between the reader and the contributors, as well as among the contributors themselves. The review presents itself as a conduit for the institution of Kathmandu School of Law to build a relationship with the contributors and the readers.

The submitted manuscripts are reviewed, edited, polished, and compiled by a dedicated team of editors selected through a rigorous process to ensure that the publication is innovative, novel, creative, and of adequate quality. The editors with their keen eye identify the smallest flaws within the article and correct them, test the soundness of the arguments made within the article with a set of standards developed by the team, and select the best articles for publication. Through this rigorous process, the review publishes quality papers for the readers.

The call for papers will be made on a regular basis through the official website of KSLR, which also contains the guidelines for submission and criteria that need to be fulfilled. Only upon satisfaction of the prescribed criteria and standards, the papers will be eligible for publication.

The theme of the Competition

Contemporary Issues in Migration Law

Sub-themes

Including, but not limited to:

Issues within the definition and classification of ‘migration’ and ‘migrants’;
Issues within various international legal frameworks applicable to human migration. These include: human rights law, international labour standards, refugee law, the law against transnational organized crimes, environment law (notably the law on climate change), humanitarian law, international health regulation, and such;
Relativism in law, policies and practices among states of origin, transit and destination, and the consequential gaps in protection of migrants;
The role and functions of inter-governmental organizations and the national government(s) in managing human migration and protecting migrants;
Accountability of non-state actors;
Legal and policy amendments to address the disruptions in and emerging patterns of human migration in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Deadline

20 December 2021, 11:59 PM NPT (GMT +5:45).

Eligibility

Students enrolled in bachelors, masters or Ph.D. level of studies, research scholars, and early career academicians with no more than 7 years of experience in their profession.
A paper may have up to three authors.
Only one submission is allowed per author.