National Corporate Law Essay Competition by DNLU Jabalpur

National Corporate Law Essay Competition 2025 – CCLG, DNLU

About the Competition

The Centre for Corporate Laws and Governance (CCLG), Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) is organizing the National Corporate Law Essay Competition 2025 to encourage students to engage in critical legal research on contemporary corporate law challenges.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore issues like corporate governance, ESG compliance, financial regulations, and gender diversity in corporate practices.

Why Participate?

Engage with complex and emerging issues in corporate law.
Top 3 winners will receive exclusive internship opportunities at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (subject to firm’s eligibility criteria).
Exciting cash prizes and certificates, including:
- Winner: ₹11,000 + Certificate of Merit
- 1st Runner-Up: ₹7,000 + Certificate of Merit
- 2nd Runner-Up: ₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit
- Top 10 participants will receive Certificates of Excellence.
- All participants will receive Certificates of Participation.

Important Dates

Last Date for Registration: 15th May 2025
Last Date for Submission: 30th June 2025
Results Announcement: 31st July 2025
(Late submissions will lead to disqualification.)

Themes

Participants may choose from the following contemporary corporate law topics:

Redefining Corporate Governance: ESG as the New Paradigm for Ethical Leadership.
Beyond Philanthropy: The Strategic Role of CSR in Achieving Global Sustainability Goals.
Evolving Corporate Accountability: The Intersection of Environmental Law and Business Practices.
Corporate Fraud and White-Collar Crimes in India.
Corporate Law in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Automation.
Cross-Border Insolvency: Need for a Uniform Legal Framework in India.
The Role of Independent Directors in Enhancing Corporate Accountability.
Challenges and Barriers to Gender Diversity in the Indian Corporate Regime.
The Evolution of CSR in Emerging Markets: Regulatory and Strategic Insights.
The Thin Line Between Green and Greenwashing: Legal, Ethical, and Reputational Challenges in ESG Commitments.
The Influence of Board Size on Strategic Decision-Making.
Incentive-Based Compensation and Its Role in Strengthening Corporate Governance.
Shareholder Activism in Emerging Markets: A Governance Perspective.