National Essay Writing Competition 2025 by School of Law, Presidency University [Cash Prizes Worth Rs 18K]: Submit by Feb 15

About the Organisation

The School of Law, Presidency University, is a hub for academic excellence and legal research, fostering a community of passionate law students and scholars. With a commitment to advancing legal knowledge, the university regularly conducts events to encourage analytical thinking and innovation in the legal domain.

About the Event

The National Essay Writing Competition 2025 aims to provide a platform for law enthusiasts, researchers, and writers to critically analyze and contribute to legal discourse on the theme:2025 Critical Analysis of the New Criminal Codes of India.

This competition seeks essays that reflect original thought, research, and a nuanced understanding of legal principles.

Eligibility

The competition is open to:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate law students.
• Research scholars from recognized institutions in India.
• Professionals from the field of law are also welcome.

Theme

2025 Critical Analysis of the New Criminal Codes of India

Participants may choose one of the following sub-themes for their essay:

• Rights of Tribal Victims
• Creation of Special Courts for Offenses Against Tribal Communities
• Impact of Amendments on Organized Crime and Terrorism
• Corporate Culpability and Legal Reforms
• Green Collar Crimes: Environmental Offenses
• Religious Crimes and Legal Responses

Submission Categories

• Individual authorship
• Co-authorship (maximum of 2 authors per essay)

Prizes

• Winner: ₹10,000
• 1st Runner-Up: ₹5,000
• 2nd Runner-Up: ₹3,000
  Certificates will be provided to the top 10 participants.

Formatting Guidelines

• Word Limit: 2,000–3,000 words (excluding footnotes).
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12 pt (main text), 10 pt (footnotes)
• Line Spacing: 1.5 (main text), single spacing (footnotes)
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Citation Style: Bluebook 21st Edition or OSCOLA

Selection Guidelines

• Originality and innovation in the essay topic.
• Depth of research and analysis.
• Adherence to the theme and sub-themes.
• Logical flow, coherence, and grammar

Submission Guidelines

• Essays must be original and unpublished.
• Submit essays in PDF format through the designated submission portal.
• Plagiarism beyond 10% will lead to disqualification.
• File naming format: “Name_Theme_Title.pdf”

Registration and Submission Deadlines

• Submission Deadline: February 15, 2025
• Winners Announcement: Second week of March 2025

Registration Fees

• ₹200 for single authors
• ₹200 for co-authors (max: 2 authors)

Registration Process

Click Here to Register.

• Complete the online registration form and upload proof of fee payment.
• After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with submission instructions.

Submission Procedure

• Prepare the essay as per the formatting guidelines.
• Submit the essay through the official submission portal shared via email after registration.
• Ensure the PDF is correctly named and adheres to all submission guidelines.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please reach out to the coordinators:

• Ms.Pallavi Chhabaria (9675743595)
• Ms.Eugratia Marwein
• Ms. Soyonika Gogoi (9886424192)