Prof. Dr. Sergey Sayapin
Visiting Principal Research Fellow, National University of Singapore, and Professor of Law, KIMEP University, Kazakhstan
Session 1Foundations of Legal Research
BSIL Certificate Course · October 2026
Legal Research: The Road to Publication
From a first idea to a manuscript ready for journal submission, in two intensive days with judges, academics and practitioners.
7 sessionsFrom research idea to submission package
7 expertsJudges, academics and practitioners
15 in-personSeats at the BSIL Office, Dhaka
1 scholarshipJudge Md Wahidul Islam Scholarship In-person only
About the course
Learn to research like a scholar, and to publish like one
This course introduces law students and young professionals to the full process of academic legal research and publication: from developing an initial idea and researching it efficiently, to drafting a manuscript for journal submission.
It combines foundational research skills with practical training in literature review, research questions, evidence, doctrinal and socio-legal methods, research ethics, academic integrity, the responsible use of AI, and the publication process. Particular emphasis is placed on critical thinking, methodological choice, source evaluation, argument development and scholarly contribution.
You will also get structured guidance on turning research into a publishable article: selecting suitable journals, understanding indexing and publication standards, preparing submissions, navigating peer review and responding to reviewer comments. Through practical exercises, each participant progressively develops their own research project and publication roadmap.
Verified certificateCertificate of Completion from BSIL
Course resourcesJournal articles, blogs and access to books from internationally renowned publishers
Best Participant AwardMentorship to submit an article to the Bangladesh Journal of International Law
Resource persons
Learn from people who research, judge and publish
Asma Mahmud
Chief Legal Aid Officer (Joint District and Sessions Judge, Bangladesh) and MPhil Fellow, University of Rajshahi
Session 2From Literature Review to Research Question
Dr. Manwendra Kumar Tiwari
Professor of Constitutional Law, Chanakya National Law University, Patna, India
Session 3Doctrinal Research Method
Md. Ikra
Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Bangladesh University of Professionals
Session 4AI in Legal Research and Research Ethics
Ali Mashraf
Lecturer, Department of Law, University of Dhaka
Session 5From Research Design to Publishable Manuscript
Manisha Biswas
Legal Specialist, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
Session 6Empirical Research in Law
Fahim Abrar Abid
Executive Director, Bangladesh Society of International Law
Session 7Academic Publication in Practice
Fees, seats and scholarship
Choose how you take part
In-person, Dhaka
BDT 4,000
- All 7 sessions at the BSIL Office
- Tea, prayer break and lunch
- Eligible for the Best Participant Award
- Verified certificate
15 seats
Online, Google Meet
BDT 2,000
- All 7 sessions live online
- Course resources for every module
- Verified certificate
Unlimited seats
Judge Md Wahidul Islam Scholarship
In-person only · not for online
Full in-person fee covered. No payment to apply.
One scholarship for a student with excellent academic achievement who cannot take part because of severe financial constraints. Open only to applicants who choose in-person participation at the BSIL Office, Dhaka.
Upload with the form: Statement of Purpose (500 words, underlining both points above), CV (2 pages), and academic transcript or gradesheet. PDF only, max 5 MB each.
Online: BDT 2,000. In-person: BDT 4,000. Scholarship: no payment.
Registration
Reserve your seat
Registration for this course closed on 28 October 2026, 11:59 PM.