1st Annual Essay Writing Competition by Legal Services Committee, NLU Delhi [Cash Prizes Worth Rs 8K]: Submit by Nov 22

About NLU Delhi

National Law University, Delhi is one of the best law schools in India, situated in Sector-14, Dwarka, Delhi. It is one among the top ranked universities in India, having a highly competitive selection process with an acceptance rate of 0.27 percent only. It offers courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the Opportunity

It is with great pleasure that the Legal Services Committee, NLU Delhi extends an invitation to participate in the First Annual Essay Writing Competition, organized in sponsorship with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) on the occasion of Legal Services Day.

Eligibility

Students/Researchers pursuing any other undergraduate or postgraduate degree from any recognized university in the field of social sciences or legal studies are eligible to participate in this competition.

Theme

This competition provides an excellent opportunity for students and researchers to showcase their legal insight and engage critically with the theme of “Legal Aid as a Fundamental Right: Bridging the Socio-Economic Divide.”

Sub Themes

The Sub-themes of the competition are listed below:-

• Legal Aid as a Fundamental Right: Bridging the Socio-Economic Divide
• Challenges in Delivering Legal Aid to Vulnerable Populations
• Role of NGOs and Civil Society in Expanding Legal Aid
• Pro Bono Legal Services: Ethical and Professional Responsibility
• Reforms Needed in the Legal Aid System for Greater Impact
• Best practices in ensuring Legal Aid for the needy
• Capacity Building of Communities: Importance of Paralegal Work

The sub-themes listed above are intended only as suggestions. The committee encourages comprehensive research and invites submissions on any pertinent topic related to the theme.

Prizes

• 1st Prize – Rs. 5000/- + Certificate
• 2nd Prize – Rs. 2000/- + Certificate
• 3rd Prize – Rs. 1000/- + Certificate
• Certificates will be provided to all the participants

Submission Guidelines

• The essay must feature original and unpublished content.
• The essay should be submitted in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
• The documents must not contain any author information.

Formatting Guidelines

• Font type: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Submission Length: 800 to 1200 words
• Citation Style: OSCOLA (4th edition)

Evaluation Criteria

• Originality and creativity of ideas presented.
• Quality and coherence of arguments.
• The thoroughness of research and references.
• Structure and organization of the essay.
• Clarity and precision of language.
• Insightfulness and innovative solutions.
• No plagiarism and similarity index above 10% will be accepted.

Important Dates

• Submission Opens: 9th November, 2024
• Submission Closes: 22nd November, 2024
• Winner Announcement: 25th November, 2024

Submission Procedure

Click Here To Submit.

Contact Info

• Shubham Raj (Convenor) – +91 6395412884
• Mansha Sidhu (Convenor) – +91 9390134196