The Centre for Research in International Law (CRIL) is a student run body at National Law Institute University, which was established with an aim to increase awareness of international law and policy among students. It seeks to ensure an active and inclusive atmosphere, in collaboration with various esteemed organizations wherein an interface between like-minded students and the extensive area of international law is created. CRIL is the official Bhopal Chapter of the International Law Students Association (ILSA) and was awarded the ILSA Best Academic International Event Award in 2011. Since its inception, CRIL has, in its endeavours to promote International law, organised several lectures, panel discussions and conferences. The Centre has had the opportunity of providing a platform to debate and discuss prevalent international issues with eminent personalities.

The Centre has a dedicated blog on international law issues which features articles from law students across the country. Additionally, it has released the call for papers for the second Volume of the CRIL e-Journal on International Law.