Centre For Training And Research In Commercial Regulations, MNLU Mumbai, Invites Registrations For 3rd National Article Writing Competition And Workshop On Capital Markets, 2026

About the Centre for Training and Research in Commercial Regulations, MNLU Mumbai

The Centre for Training and Research in Commercial Regulations (CTRCR) was established at MNLU Mumbai with the vision to encourage and promote discussion, training, and research in the fields of commercial and economic law. The Centre brings together academicians, professionals, industry experts, regulators, judges, and students to deliberate on contemporary challenges and changes in the business environment - both domestic and global. Through scholarly engagement and collaborative learning, CTRCR aims to contribute significantly to commercial law and regulatory policy discourse.

Event Details

The 3rd National Article writing competition on Capital Markets, 2026 has been designed to cultivate deep academic inquiry and practical understanding of India's Capital Markets. This event provides a platform for law students to critically analyse CapMark -related legal issues, propose innovative reforms, and gain real-world exposure through a structured workshop featuring leading experts in the field.

Workshop Details

A workshop on Capital Market will be held on 15 February, 2026 and is open to both students and legal professionals. It will offer focused discussions on recent amendments, landmark judgments, and practical aspects of the Capital markets. The sessions will be led by distinguished CapMarks professionals, practitioners, and legal scholars. Workshop participants will gain a well-rounded view of current Capital Markets practice and policy.

Eligibility

● Open to all undergraduate law students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programmes from recognised institutions in India.

● Legal professionals and postgraduate students are welcome to attend the workshop, but are not eligible to submit articles for the competition.

Themes for the Article Writing Competition:

● Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), Co-investment Structures, InvITs and REITs.

● Reforms in Related Party Transactions.

● ESG's implementation through BRSR.

● Resilience of Indian markets to global shocks.

● Insider Trading, Unfair Trade Practices and Investor Protection.

● Digital Platforms, Finfluencers and Regulatory Challenges.

The themes are merely suggestive and not exhaustive in nature.

Prizes

● Top 3 Entries: Internship opportunity at a top-tier law firm.

● Top 5 Entries: Publication in the Journal on Corporate Law and Commercial Regulations (subject to editorial review).

● All Valid Submissions: Certificate of Participation

Registration and Submission Details

Article Writing Competition

● Last Date for Registration: 20th January, 2026

● Last Date for Article Submission: 31st January, 2026

● Registration Fee:

○ Single Author: ₹300

○ Co-Author (max 2): ₹500

● Perks:

○ Top 3 articles – 4-week internship with a reputed law firm

○ Top 5 Entries– Publication in the Journal on Corporate Law and Commercial Regulations (subject to editorial review)

○ All participants – Certificate of Participation

Workshop

● Date: 15th February, 2026

● Last Date for Workshop Registration: 20th January, 2026

● Workshop Fee: ₹200 (Free for competition participants)

Submission Procedure and Guidelines

● Word limit: 2500–3500 words (excluding footnotes)

● Abstract: 150–200 words

● Format: .doc/.docx (no PDFs)

● Citations: Oscola 4th edition footnote style

● No identifying information in the document body

● Submissions with more than 15% plagiarism (excluding citations) will be disqualified

● Use of AI tools beyond grammar checking is strictly prohibited

● The submission name should be saved with the TC codes as provided.

Formatting Guidelines

● Font: Garamond, Size 12 (text), Size 10 (footnotes)

● Line Spacing: 1.5 (text), Single (footnotes)

● Alignment: Justified

● Margin: 1 inch on all sides

Registration Link

● To register, please complete the form and make the payment using the following link: https://forms.gle/jYggsCkxwhfp7sGf

Contact ;

Sambhavi Singh (Event Head) - +91 79820 85973

Veeha Gupta (Event Head) - +91 93154 09466

Email Address - journalclcr@mnlumumbai.edu.in

Website - www.ctrcr.com

Instagram: @ctrcr_mnlu

LinkedIn: CTRCR – MNLU Mumbai

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