ELIGIBILITY:

Participants are invited to submit original essays exploring innovative approaches to arbitration, mediation, and other ADR mechanisms. The competition aims to foster academic excellence and contribute to the body of knowledge in dispute resolution.

Essay Topic: Designing the Next Generation of ADR Systems for the Twenty-First Century:
Encouraging innovative proposals for improving accessibility, efficiency, and fairness in dispute resolution.

Showcase your research, writing, and analytical skills while contributing to one of arbitration’s most pressing debates.

Age: 18+ years old

Eligible Professions

Law Students

Legal Practitioners

Academics

ADR Practitioners

Corporate Counsel

Requirements:

Proof of identity (National ID, International Passport, or Student ID)

Current academic institution or professional affiliation

Word Limit: 5,000 words

Accepted Formats: PDF

Guidelines:

Original work, not previously published

3,000 – 5,000 words (excluding footnotes and bibliography)

Proper citation using OSCOLA or Bluebook format

Submit in PDF or DOCX format

Include abstract (150-250 words)

Double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font

Submitted essays become property of NICArb for publication consideration

Terms & Conditions

Grant NICArb first publication rights

Certify that the work is original and has not been plagiarized

Indemnify NICArb against any claims of copyright infringement

Accept the judges’ decision as final

Participate in promotional activities if selected as a winner

BENEFIT:

Prizes to be won!
1st Prize – ₦500,000
2nd Prize – ₦300,000
3rd Prize – ₦200,000