National Essay Writing Competition 2025 by School of Law, Presidency University

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National Essay Writing Competition 2025 by School of Law, Presidency University

About the Organisation

The School of Law, Presidency University is a center of academic excellence and legal research, fostering a community of passionate law students and scholars. Committed to advancing legal knowledge, the university regularly organizes events and competitions 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
• Legal professionals

Theme

2025 Critical Analysis of the New Criminal Codes of India

Sub-Themes:

• 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

Participants must choose one of the sub-themes for their essay.

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 for 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

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

• 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• Essays must be original and unpublished.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

1. Click Here to Register- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6xCxEh329YDs1bjcnLPGDycFSC2Q18VGwBT4OQwaNvEUDFg/viewform
2. Complete the online registration form and upload proof of fee payment.
3. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with submission instructions.

Submission Procedure

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

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please contact:

• Ms. Pallavi Chhabaria – 9675743595
• Ms. Eugratia Marwein
• Ms. Soyonika Gogoi – 9886424192

This is an excellent opportunity for legal scholars and professionals to engage with contemporary legal reforms and contribute to an impactful legal discourse.