Policy Drafting Competition by LHSS MNLU Mumbai: Register by Oct 20

About MNLU Mumbai

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act 2014 on 20th March 2014, is one of the premier National Law Universities in India. The Act envisaged to establishment of a National Law University in Maharashtra to impart advanced legal education and promote society-oriented research in legal studies for the advancement of the societal life of the people in the country.

About LHSS Collective

The LHSS Blog of MNLU Mumbai, initiated in January 2022 metamorphosed into The LHSS Collective after 11 months of its inception as the founding vision of the blog stirred us to expand our operations, outreach, and team. The LHSS Blog was formed due to an observable lack of platforms in the global south that were dedicated to studying the intersection between Law and Social Sciences.

Collaborators

LHSS Collective is proud to announce PLR Chambers, New Delhi, and RTERC at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (Right to Education Resource Centre) as its prestigious collaborators for the Policy Drafting Competition. Our collaborators have agreed to provide internships to the winning participants and RTERC has agreed to reserve a slot for the winner at their renowned Winter School Programme. 

About The Competition

The LHSS (Law, Humanities & Social Sciences) Collective is coming out with its first edition of the Policy Drafting Competition.

As unscrupulous digital data collection poses a threat to our privacy and erodes trust in an ever-intrusive digital healthcare system, a policy addressing digital healthcare privacy becomes critical. One that safeguards personal data, ensures informed consent, mandates robust security measures, and upholds legal compliance, all of which are essential for ethical and secure digital healthcare practices.

This competition offers a valuable opportunity for individuals to learn the nuances of policy drafting and hone their skills in that respect. Participants will gain insights into the entire drafting process, from identifying issues to striking a balance between idealism and pragmatism. Policy drafting enhances students’ capacity to observe current legal issues, propose solutions, and broaden their knowledge, analytical skills, and interpretation of the law.

Eligibility

• The competition is open to all bonafide students who are enrolled in Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Doctoral studies from recognized institutions of higher education in India.
• Team participation is not allowed, participants must apply individually.

Prizes

First Prize (Law Category)-

• Internship Opportunity at the prestigious PLR Chambers
• Free access to all events of the LHSS Collective for a period of 1 year

Runners Up (Law Category)-

• Internship Opportunity at the LHSS Collective

First Prize (Non-Law Category)-

• Opportunity to attend the prestigious RTERC Winter School at IIM Ahmedabad. All Costs borne by the LHSS Collective (excluding travel costs)
• Free access to all events of the LHSS Collective for a period of 1 year

Runners Up (Non-Law Category)-

• Internship Opportunity at the LHSS Collective

Important Dates

• 1 October: Publication of the Problem Statement
• 15 October: Registrations Close
• 16 October: Deadline for Queries Pertaining to the Problem
• 17 October: Orientation and Briefing6 November: Deadline for Submission
• 20 November: Publication of Results

Registration Fee

• The registration fee for each participant is INR 500/- (Rupees Three Thousand & Five Hundred Only).
• Students interested in participating in the competition may register by filling in the Google form, the link for which is attached here.
• The Last Date of Registration: is October 20, 2023; 11:59 pm IST.

Contact Information

• All queries related to the competition will be addressed through the official mail ID mentioned below
• Mail – [email protected]
• Phone number – (022) 25703188 / 91 7498207519 (between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm)

Find the Problem Statement and Submission Guidelines in the brochure and rulebook attached below.

Important Links

• The brochure is here.
• The rulebook is here.