1st GNLU LSC National Essay Competition [Cash Prizes Rs 15K]: Register by Sep 25
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About GNLU
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a premier public law school and National Law University located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, established in 2003 by the Gujarat National Law University Act.
About GNLU Legal Services Committee
GNLU Legal Services Committee (LSC) is the legal-aid arm of Gujarat National Law University, established under Section 4(k) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. It works towards promoting legal awareness, access to justice and legal aid through pro-bono initiatives, legal aid clinics, research projects and community outreach programmes.
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About the Event
The 1st GNLU LSC National Essay Competition on Legal Aid and Access to Justice, 2026 is being organised to encourage research, critical thinking and legal discourse on issues concerning legal aid and meaningful access to justice. The results will be announced on National Legal Services Day, 9 November 2026.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all undergraduate (UG) students across India.
Theme
- “Legal Aid and Access to Justice”.
- Constitutional Foundations of Legal Aid in India
- Legal Aid as a Fundamental Component of the Right to Access Justice
- Role of the National Legal Services Authority in Advancing Access to Justice
- Legal Aid for Marginalised and Vulnerable Communities
- Access to Justice and Socio-Economic Inequality
- Legal Aid and the Criminal Justice System
- Legal Aid and Undertrial Prisoners: Bridging the Justice Gap
- Women’s Access to Justice and Legal Aid Mechanisms
- Child Rights and Access to Legal Assistance
- Legal Aid Clinics in Law Universities: From Legal Education to Social Justice
- Technology and the Future of Legal Aid
- Digital Divide as a Barrier to Access to Justice
Note: The themes listed above are indicative and non- exhaustive. Participants are free to choose any topic that
substantially relates to Legal Aid and Access to Justice.
Submission Categories
Single-author submission
Co-authored submission – maximum 2 authors permitted.
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Prizes
- 1st Position: ₹8,000
- 2nd Position: ₹5,000
- 3rd Position: ₹3,000
Formatting Guidelines
- Microsoft Word format: .doc/.docx
- Times New Roman, 12-point
- 1.5 line spacing
- Justified alignment
- 1-inch margins on all sides
- Word Limit:1300-1500 Words
- Hyperlinks are mandatory for citations and sources relied upon.
- The submission must demonstrate clear argument, critical analysis and logical structure.
Selection Guidelines
Submissions should demonstrate clear argumentation, critical analysis, logical structure and engagement with relevant legal and contemporary developments. The manuscript must also comply with the originality, anonymity and plagiarism requirements.
Submission Guidelines
- The essay must be original and unpublished and must not be under consideration elsewhere.
- Co-authorship is permitted for a maximum of 2 authors.
- Plagiarism similarity must not exceed 10%.
- The manuscript must not contain the author’s name, institutional affiliation, contact details or other identifying information.
- Copyright and third-party rights must be respected.
Registration and Submission Deadline
- Last Date for Registration & Payment: 25 September 2026
- Last Date for Submission: 25 September 2026
- Declaration of Results: 9 November 2026 — National Legal Services Day.
Registration Fees
- Single-author: ₹200/-
- Co-authored: ₹300/-
- Registration Process
- Participants are required to complete the registration process and make the applicable payment by 25 September 2026. The brochure provides a dedicated registration and submission link.
- Submission Procedure
- Participants must submit their essay in .doc/.docx format through the designated registration and submission portal. The payment and submission links are provided in the official brochure.
Contact Information
- Mail: [email protected]
- Abhilekh: [email protected]
- Bhavya Soni (Editor-in-Chief) – +91 98989-65412
- Prince Raj (Managing Editor) – +91 87898-83897
- Shambhavi Mathur (Senior Editor)-+91 7307006336
Important links
Payment Link is here.
Submission link is here.
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