IILM Law School, Gurugram – Essay Writing Competition 2025
About the Organizers
IILM Law School, Gurugram is a leading institution that serves as a pathway not only to the legal profession but also to various leadership roles within society. The Law School offers a range of academic programmes, including:
- B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
- B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
- One-year postgraduate LL.M. programme
The school offers a holistic learning environment designed to produce well-rounded legal professionals. With a blend of fundamental courses and specialized electives, students have the flexibility to tailor their curriculum according to their interests. The Centre of Excellence for Legal Writing at IILM Law School promotes critical legal writing and research skills through various activities such as article writing, judgment analysis, essay competitions, and research workshops.
About the Essay Writing Competition
In an era of globalization, technological advancement, and social change, the legal landscape is continually evolving. To address these challenges, IILM Law School is organizing an Essay Writing Competition that will focus on the need for constitutional reforms in India’s higher education system. This competition is a part of the series commemorating the 75 years of the Constitution of India and the theme “संविधान से भारत: 75 Years of Democracy and Justice”.
Competition Topic
“Aspirations of Constitutional Reforms for a Just and Equitable Higher Education System in India”
Eligibility
- Open to Undergraduate, Postgraduate students, and Research Scholars across India.
- Participants must submit original work adhering to the competition theme.
Location
- Online
Submission Guidelines
- Font Style: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Alignment: Justified
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Paragraph Indentation: 0.5 inches
- File Format: PDF only
- File Naming Convention: [Participant Name] Essay Title.pdf (e.g., Rahul Sharma_Educational Reforms In India.pdf)
- Word Limit: 2000-2500 words (excluding references)
- Citation Style: APA or any consistent citation format
- All referenced material must be properly cited and must not exceed 10% plagiarism.
- One submission per participant; no personal identifiers allowed.
Note: Submissions deviating from the above guidelines will not be considered.
Important Dates
Essay Submission Deadline: 27th February 2025, 11:59 PM IST (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Ju9qM-SUoT5VHYj9dLFHuRUatytKiRle3wiXSirZ-utwcg/viewform)
Results Declaration: 20th March 2025
Prize Details
- First Prize: ₹10,000 INR (Reserved for non-IILM participants)
- Second Prize: ₹5,000 INR
- E-Certificates will be provided to all participants.
Fee Details
- Registration Fee: Free
Contact Information
Ms. Kashish Khanna (Student Convenor): +91 9752974899
Ms. Palak Yadav (Student Co-Convenor): +91 8368435653
