IDIA MP Chapter is organizing the 2nd IDIA–CBCL National Essay Writing Competition, in collaboration with the Centre for Business and Commercial Laws (CBCL), NLIU Bhopal.
About the Competition:
This competition is being organizing with the generous support of our Law Firm Partner – S&R Associates, our Knowledge Partner – CaseMine, and our AI Partner – Navneet Law Studio.
Through this initiative, we hope to encourage meaningful academic engagement, diversity of thought, and thoughtful legal discourse, while also providing participants an opportunity to contribute to IDIA’s vision of increasing diversity and access within the legal profession. The competition also aims to provide a platform for students, researchers, and professionals to share their ideas and engage with contemporary legal issues.
About the Organisers:
- IDIA-MP Chapter:
Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access (IDIA) is a non-profit organisation that aims to empower underprivileged and marginalized children by giving them access to quality legal education, in a bid to enhance the diversity in law schools across India. To this end, IDIA sensitizes students from across the country to pursue law as a career option; selects underprivileged and marginalized students with an aptitude for law; trains them, and provides scholarships to the students on gaining admission to law schools. Conceptualized in 2010 as the brainchild of Late Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer, IDIA has since expanded to over 1000 volunteers across 20+ states.
The IDIA MP Chapter is run by the students of the National Law Institute University, Bhopal. With over 50 volunteers, IDIA MP has been proactive in training the students for the law entrance exams, organizing fundraising events, and conducting sensitizations across the state of MP, thereby reaffirming IDIA’s commitment to social responsibility and promoting access to legal education.
- CBCL:
Established in 2008 as a Centre of Excellence, the Centre for Business & Commercial Laws (CBCL) at National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, is a distinguished academic activity hub dedicated to fostering scholarship and professional engagement in regards to business and corporate law, which is chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Ghayur Alam, a seasoned legal scholar and the Senior Professor of Business Laws and Intellectual Property Rights at NLIU. CBCL functions under adept leadership and is known for its multifaceted initiatives, including The CBCL Blog one of India’s oldest corporate law blogs; the NLIU Trilegal Summit on Corporate & Commercial Laws, a prestigious annual research summit culminating in a Summit Book; the peer-reviewed NLIU Journal of Business Laws; as well as certificate courses and workshops in collaboration with leading law firms and legal experts
Important Dates
- Registrations Open: 27 January 2026
- Last Date of Registration: 31 May 2026
- Last Date for Submission of Manuscripts: 07 August 2026
- Declaration of Results: 31 August 2026
Eligibility
- Students currently pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degrees in Law.
- Legal professionals, including advocates, law firm professionals, academics, and researchers are also eligible.
Awards
- WINNER(S): Cash Prize of ₹25,000, Internship with S&R Associates (for law students), Publication of the manuscript in the NLIU CBCL Blog, 1 subscription to CaseMine AI Pro for 1 year, and 1 subscription to Supreme Today AI for 6 months.
- 1st RUNNER-UP: Cash Prize of ₹20,000, Publication of the manuscript in the NLIU CBCL Blog, 1 subscription to CaseMine AI Pro for 1 year, and 1 subscription to Supreme Today AI for 6 months.
- 2nd RUNNER-UP: Cash Prize of ₹15,000, Publication of the manuscript in the NLIU CBCL Blog, and 1 subscription to CaseMine AI Pro for 1 year.
- Certificate of Merit for the top 10 manuscripts.
- Certificate of Participation for all participants.
In addition, Certificates of Merit will be awarded to the Top 10 manuscripts, and all participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Registration
- Single-authored entries: ₹300
- Co-authored entries: ₹500
In order to keep the competition inclusive and accessible, a nominal registration fee of ₹100 is applicable for IDIA Scholars, CAN Foundation Scholars, and persons belonging to the PwD category.
Note:
- A maximum of two authors is permitted for co-authored submissions.
- All registration proceeds will go towards supporting IDIA’s mission of making quality legal education accessible to underprivileged and marginalized students.
Registration Link:
Brochure Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17z0FIX0Ri8-fF59gIjH-_zQWiPAzzJRD/view?usp=sharing
In case of queries, feel free to reach out to:
- Loveneesh Dhakad: (Team Leader, IDIA MP Chapter): +91 72249 46506
- Ayush Agarwal: (Co-Team Leader, IDIA MP Chapter): +91 70679 98810
- Gungun Anand: (Convenor, CBCL): +91 60064 84658
- Purava Rathi: (Co-Convenor, CBCL): +91 86918 21369
