As a part of the endeavor to encourage meaningful discourse on International law, the Jindal Society of International Law (JSIL) is launching a writing platform, called International Agora, loosely translating to an international public and open space for discussion.

About the JSIL

The Jindal Society of International Law is a student-led initiative under the aegis of the Centre for the Study of United Nations, and guidance of Faculty Coordinator Professor (Dr.) Vesselin Popovski.

Founded in 2020, this Society is an initiative to inculcate interest in, and facilitate collaboration between, young international law enthusiasts.

About International Agora

International Agora is an extension of our existing activities and aims to carry forward the conversations initiated by them. It is in the process of being set up and we are looking for dedicated, creative, and driven individuals with an interest in writing to come work for us as content writers.

This platform aims at providing a space to the voices of fellow international law enthusiasts on all matters pertaining to international law. Our purpose is to showcase pieces of work that demonstrate critical thinking and engagement with the aforementioned subject-matter and are also an extension of the society's work. The blog team can be contacted at jsil.editors@outlook.com.

About the Position

The position is for a period of six months. wherein those selected will be required to provide two articles a month. One shall be on a topic of their choice (after a discussion with the Managing Editors), and one shall be in line with a monthly theme chosen by the Managing Editors in consultation with the editors.

After the second month (submission of 4 articles), writers shall have the option to take on a longer writing project in the form of a series on a particular chosen subject matter (alone, in groups, and even collaborate with other established initiatives). This is so long as it satisfies the overall criteria of 8 submissions before the completion of tenure. Such would require a pitch to the Managing Editors and is subject to their feedback and approval.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must have studied Public International Law as a subject. Furthermore, applicants with knowledge of both public and private international law and academic engagement with these subjects would be preferred. However, lack of engagement with private international law is no bar for application provided that the candidate demonstrates a willingness to take the initiative to learn.

2. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest and active critical engagement with the field of international law.

3. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

4. Applicants might be required to work with tight deadlines. They must thus possess an ability to do so while also putting out quality work.

Application for Content Writer

Those who are interested in the position should fill out the form attached here.

The deadline for applications is July 5, 2021, at 11:59 pm.

Please feel free to reach out to us for any queries at jsil.editors@outlook.com.

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