ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
National Law University, Jodhpur is an institution of national prominence established under the National Law University, Jodhpur Act, 1999 by Rajasthan State Legislation. The University is established for the advancement of learning, teaching, research and diffusion of knowledge in the field of law.
ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Centre for Corporate Governance is a research hub under the rubrics of National Law University, Jodhpur, dedicated to research and development of governance standards for the corporate world. To promote holistic research on areas covered within the broad ambit of corporate law, the Centre came out with a bi-annual publication in 2008, known as Journal on Governance (also known as ‘Journal on Corporate Law and Governance).
The Journal on Corporate Law & Governance [“JCLG”] is evidence of invincible research, thought-provoking ideas and significant academic and intellectual standards. It offers a forum for critical research on the interplay of contemporary corporate law issues, both from an academic and industry perspective.
The Journal is peer-reviewed with ISSN serial publication No. 0976-0369 and indexed on prestigious legal databases SCC Online, Manupatra and HeinOnline. Along with exploring the various problems and challenges that affect the corporate world, the Journal attempts to examine and offer workable solutions, which may help regulatory and policy decisions.
The previous issues of the Journal boast of scholarly discourses from eminent legal practitioners, academicians, research scholars and students. The journal also publishes the winning essay of the prestigious Pranita Mehta Memorial Essay Writing Competition conducted by the Corporate Law Society, NLUJ.
The competition aims to create profound discussions and discourse around contemporary issues within the corporate law realm. Please visit the website for accessing the previous issues.
ABOUT THE 3RD NLUJ – TRILEGAL CORPORATE LAW REVIEW SUMMIT,2025
The Journal on Corporate Law and Governance (JCLG), National Law University, Jodhpur is pleased to announce 3rd NLUJ – Trilegal Corporate Law Review Summit, scheduled to be held on 8th – 9th November 2025, in offline mode at the NLU Jodhpur campus, in collaboration with Trilegal.
The Summit is a flagship academic initiative that brings together legal professionals, scholars, and students from across India to deliberate on contemporary and cutting-edge developments in corporate and commercial laws. The event features:
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Panel Discussions with leading experts and practitioners, and
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Paper Presentations by selected authors on pressing legal themes.
Each edition builds on the legacy of critical scholarship and impactful dialogue, aiming to foster innovation and thought leadership in corporate legal policy and governance.
THEMES
Participants are encouraged to submit original, high-quality research on topics of current relevance under the broad umbrella of corporate and commercial laws. Suggested araes include (but are not limited to):
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Corporate Governance
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Banking & Finance
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Insolvency Law
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Investment Law and Foreign Investment
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Securities Law and Capital Markets
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Corporate Finance
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AI and Corporate Governance
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Mergers and Acquisitions
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Project Finance
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CSR and Climate Change
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ESG and Fintech
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Digital Lending
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Cross-Border Mergers
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Boardroom Diversity and Inclusion
Theme – Evolving Paradigms in Corporate Governance: Navigating AI, ESG, and Board Accountability in the Digital Era
Some indicative sub-themes include:
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Navigating AI, ESG, and Board Accountability in the Digital Era
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SEBI and the Regulation of Tokenized Securities
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The Legal Risks of Generative AI in Management
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From CSR to ESG: The Climate Crisis and Indian Corporate Law
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Reinforcing Board Accountability under Stakeholder Capitalism
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Governance after Disinvestment
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Whistleblower Protection and Audit Committees
TIMELINE OF THE EVENT
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Release of Call for Papers & Themes |
5th August 2025 |
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Deadline for Submission of Papers |
6th September 2025 |
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Intimation of Shortlisted Papers |
20th October 2025 |
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Inaugural Ceremony & Panel Discussion |
8th November 2025 |
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Paper Presentations & Award Ceremony |
9th November 2025 |
REGISTRATION
There is no submission fee initially. After the shortlisting process, selected authors must pay:
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INR 2500 for single-author entries
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INR 4500 for co-authored entries
(This includes accommodation and meals at NLU Jodhpur during the Summit.)
AWARDS
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Winner: INR 35,000 + Internship at Trilegal + Certificate of Merit
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First Runner-up: INR 25,000 + Internship at Trilegal + Certificate of Merit
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Second Runner-up: INR 15,000 + Certificate of Merit
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Top 6 entries: Publication in JCLG, Volume VII, Issue 2
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Top 15 entries: Certificate of Merit
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All participants: Certificate of Participation
(Note: Internships are subject to Trilegal’s internal policies and discretion.)
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any queries, please contact:
Akrati Trivedi — +91 80526 77777
Dwija Rajan — +91 96387 92807
Email: — journal.governance@gmail.com
Instagram: — @jclg_nluj
LinkedIn: — Journal on Corporate Law and Governance