1st MNLU-A National Essay Writing Competition, 2023 by Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad: Register by Aug 30

About tNational Law University, Aurangabad

The State of Maharashtra realizing the importance of quality legal education and the need for well-trained law graduates to the Bar, Bench, and profession took a very bold decision by creating three National Law Universities in the State of Maharashtra at Mumbai, Nagpur, and Aurangabad. The latest one added to the list of National Law Universities in India is the Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad, which commenced on March 16, 2017.

About the Center for Competition Law and Policy (CCLP)

Considering the rising importance of Competition Law in order to ensure free and fair markets, The Centre for Competition Law and Policy has been established at Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad, with the aim to create awareness and disseminate knowledge about Competition Law in domestic and foreign arenas.

About the 1st MNLU-A National Essay Writing Competition

Competition Law is experiencing remarkable growth and presenting abundant opportunities for aspiring legal professionals. The Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad will organize its first edition of the MNLUA National Essay Writing Competition, 2023, which seeks to foster awareness and understanding of the diverse facets of Competition Law among young legal minds. This competition will provide an ideal platform for talented scholars to demonstrate their knowledge and insights into Competition Law in India, while also contributing to the Competition Commission of India’s advocacy efforts.

Themes and Sub-Themes

Original submissions from authors are invited in the form of essays falling within the domain of “Competition Law”. It can be any emerging/ contemporary topic of relevance in Competition Law. The list of the indicated sub-themes is given below to aid the participants:

• Competition Law and Sustainability 
• Competition Law and Fintech Industry
• Competition Law and IPR 
• Merger Control: The Introduction of the Green Channel Route
• Competition Law and Pharmaceutical Sector 
• Challenges in Setting up a Balanced Antitrust Regime
• Critical Analysis of Competition Law (Amendment) 2023 
• Role of Competition Law in Regulating E-Commerce Sector 
• Any other area concerning recent developments in Competition law and policy. 

NOTE: Sub-themes are merely indicative in nature and not exhaustive.

Prizes and Awards

• Winner- INR 5,000/- 
• 1st Runner Up- INR 3000/-
• 2nd Runner Up- INR 1000/- 
• The top three entries shall be awarded “Certificate of Merit” and their essays shall be published in Republic Law Review (a half-yearly  double-blind peer-reviewed journal of MNLUA) 
• All participants shall be receiving a “Certificate of Participation”.

Submission Guidelines

• All submissions must be in English. 
• Word Limit: 3000-5000 words (excluding footnotes).
• Co-Authorship is permissible only up to a maximum of two authors. 
• Font and size for the essay: Times New Roman – 12, Line spacing 1.5. 
• Font and size for footnotes: Times New Roman – 10, Line spacing 1.0.
• Plagiarism must not exceed the prescribed limit of 10%. 
• Page size: A4, Margin: 1” from all sides, Alignment: Justified, Line spacing: 1.5 
• Citation Style: Footnotes must be properly cited strictly in accordance with the latest Bluebook (21st edition) format. 
• No endnotes or speaking footnotes (descriptive footnotes) are permitted. 
• Entries should be emailed to [email protected] under the subject title “SUBMISSION FOR 1ST MNLUA NATIONAL ESSAY WRITING  COMPETITION” in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format with a Cover letter specifying: 

1. Name of Author(s) 
2. Contact details- email address and Mobile no. 
3. Name and address of institution of the author(s) 
4. Academic Qualifications (year of studying)/Affiliations of the Author(s) 
5. Title of the Essay 
6. Declaration of originality

• Submissions that do not adhere to the given guidelines shall not be considered for review.

Registration Fees

Registration Fee: INR 500 (Single Author), INR 750 (Co-Author)

Payment link is here.

Registration link is here.

Important Dates

• Registration opens- on 5th August 2023 
• Registration closes- 30th August 2023
• Submission Deadline- 15th September 2023 
• Tentative Results: November 2023

Contact Info

Any queries relating to the Competition should be addressed to [email protected].

The official notification is here.