Call for Blogs | Pitch & Pixels Blog, GNLU Centre for Sports and Entertainment Law

About The GNLU Centre for Sports and Entertainment Law

The GNLU Centre for Sports and Entertainment Law (GCSEL) is pleased to invite submissions for Pitch & Pixels Blog, a dedicated platform for exploring the dynamic and multifaceted fields of sports law, media law, and entertainment law. The Centre is committed to fostering research, awareness, and dialogue in these evolving areas, recognizing the need for continuous exploration and understanding as these industries grow and change.

Since its inception, GCSEL has been at the forefront of examining the intricate and ever-changing landscape of sports and entertainment law. The Centre’s work is driven by the belief that these fields require ongoing study and engagement to navigate the complex legal issues they present.

Why Contribute?

The Pitch & Pixels Blog aims to disseminate valuable insights and updates on the latest developments, trends, and legal nuances within the sports and entertainment industries. It believes that by fostering a platform for dialogue and knowledge-sharing, they can contribute to a deeper understanding of these vibrant sectors and encourage the growth of informed thoughtful discourse. Whether you are an academic, a practitioner, or simply passionate about these topics, your contribution can help shape the conversation and provide valuable perspectives to our readers.

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions should align with the themes of sports law, media, and entertainment law. It encourages a diverse range of topics within these themes, including but not limited to copyright, personality rights, ethics, broadcasting rights, and antitrust issues.
• Articles should be between 1000 and 1500 words. It may consider longer or shorter pieces on a case-by-case basis.
• Co-authorship (up to two authors) is permitted.
• Facts, authorities, and other sources shall be duly hyperlinked. Citations shall be used only if an online source is unavailable. Citations shall be in OSCOLA format.
• Submissions must be original, well-researched, and based on credible sources. Clear, concise writing is essential. We encourage the use of visual aids, such as images or infographics, provided they are relevant and properly credited.
• The article should be an original work of the author and not under consideration for publication in any other journal or blog. The work should not be plagiarised. Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification for publication on the Blog.
• The blogs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Formatting and Submission Process

• Font- Garamond; Font size- 12; Line spacing- 1.5.
• The document should be justified.
• Footnotes (if used) shall be in Garamond, font size 10, line spacing- 1.0 and justified.
• No speaking footnotes are allowed.
• The authors shall receive an acknowledgement email on the receipt of the article by the Editorial Board. Once the Editorial Board acknowledges the receipt of an article, it will go through a rigorous editorial process and the decision about its acceptance or rejection shall be communicated to the authors.
• Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks for us to process your submission and respond with feedback or a decision. You will be informed of the status of your submission as soon as our review process is complete.
• The editorial board of GCSEL will evaluate all submissions on the nature of the topic, depth of research, and novelty of arguments. The editorial board prefers contemporary topics within the domain of the focus area of the blog.
• By submitting, authors grant GCSEL non-exclusive, royalty-free rights to publish and promote their content.

Send your submissions to gcsl@gnlu.ac.in with the subject line “Blog Submission – [Your Article Title].”