ARTICLE WRITING COMPETITION Organized by Lex Gazette Academy Price Pool: 40K

ABOUT LEX GAZETTE ACADEMY

Lex Gazette Academy stands as an independent academic and research-driven institution, established under the patronage of the Ram Shree Education Research and Social Welfare Foundation—a not-for-profit organization registered under the Madhya Pradesh Societies Registration Act and duly listed with NITI Aayog, Government of India. Functioning as the dedicated educational and intellectual arm of the Foundation, the Academy is committed to advancing quality education, cutting-edge research, and interdisciplinary innovation that responds to the dynamic needs of society.

At its core, Lex Gazette Academy serves as a vibrant hub for students, scholars, educators, practitioners, and professionals, offering a wide spectrum of programs ranging from international and national conferences, seminars, workshops, guest lectures, training sessions, certificate courses, and faculty development programs. With a distinctive focus on law, social sciences, and business studies, the Academy integrates academic rigor with practical exposure, encouraging critical thinking, policy-oriented research, experiential learning, and community engagement.

Guided by the values of service, empowerment, inclusivity, and integrity, Lex Gazette Academy envisions creating an ecosystem where knowledge transcends disciplinary boundaries. By fostering an environment that bridges academia, industry, policy, and practice, the Academy strives to nurture leaders, thinkers, and changemakers who can address contemporary global challenges with informed perspectives and innovative solutions.

ABOUT EVENT

Lex Gazette Academy is pleased to announce the National Article Writing Competition 2025, a prestigious academic initiative dedicated to fostering a culture of research, intellectual engagement, and interdisciplinary dialogue among students, academicians, legal professionals, and young scholars across India. ABOUT EVENT The competition is designed to encourage participants to critically examine and articulate perspectives on pressing legal issues that intersect with social sciences, business studies, and allied disciplines. Through this initiative, Lex Gazette Academy seeks to nurture analytical thinking, promote scholarly writing, and provide a vibrant space for meaningful academic expression. Participants are invited to submit original, wellresearched articles that reflect depth, clarity, and innovation in addressing contemporary challenges and developments. The competition not only offers a national platform for emerging voices in academia but also contributes to the larger mission of bridging theory with practice.

To recognize academic excellence and encourage impactful contributions, the competition features a prize pool of ₹40,000, along with exclusive publication opportunities in the Lex Gazette International Multidisciplinary Research Journal. Winners will also receive certificates of achievement, and top entries will be highlighted across Lex Gazette Academy’s official digital platforms, ensuring national visibility and recognition.

THEMES

Participants are invited to submit research papers that explore the dynamic interplay between law and other academic disciplines. This multidisciplinary approach encourages innovative perspectives and diverse analytical frameworks. Suggested themes include, but are not limited to:

Law, Technology & Artificial Intelligence: Legal regulation of emerging technologies, AI ethics, data privacy, cybersecurity, and algorithmic accountability.
Law, Environment & Sustainable Development: Legal frameworks for climate action, environmental justice, resource governance, and the SDGs.
Law, Health & Public Policy: Legal aspects of public health, mental health laws, pandemic response, bioethics, and access to healthcare.
Law, Economics & Business: Economic analysis of law, corporate governance, market regulation, commercial law, and trade justice.
Law, Sociology & Gender Studies: Socio-legal analysis of social structures, gender justice, equality rights, and identity-based legal frameworks.
Law, Media & Communication: Freedom of speech, media regulation, digital platforms, misinformation, and the role of law in shaping discourse.
Law, Psychology & Criminology: Legal responsibility, forensic psychology, victim rights, criminal behaviour, and rehabilitation law.
Law, Education & Ethics: Right to education, academic freedom, legal pedagogy, and ethical dilemmas in law and academia.
Law, Political Science & International Relations: Constitutional law, global governance, international law, diplomacy, and comparative legal systems.

Note: Participants are welcome to propose original topics relevant to the overarching theme of law and multidisciplinary subjects. Unique intersections and contemporary legal issues are especially encouraged.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submission Mode: Articles must be submitted in MS Word format via the provided [Google Form – Click Here to Submit].
Word Limit: 3,500 to 5,000 words (excluding citations).
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
Alignment: Justified
Headings/Subheadings: Appropriately numbered
Citation Style: A uniform referencing style must be used throughout the document. The author may choose their preferred citation style.
Plagiarism Policy: Submissions with more than 15% plagiarism will be disqualified.
Originality: Only original and unpublished articles will be considered.
Copyright: Shall remain with Lex Gazette Academy.

Note: Submission Guidelines (Authorship Policy)

Single Submission Rule for Authors: An individual can submit only one article as the primary (main) author.
Co-Authorship Allowed: The same individual may be listed as a co-author is limited to 2 articles submitted by others.

Eligibility

Open to all Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students enrolled in any recognized university, college, school, or institute in India or abroad.
Co-authorship is allowed for up to one author.
Cross-institutional collaboration is encouraged—participants may belong to different institutions.

Awards & Recognition

Winner: ₹5,000 INR + Certificate of Merit + Publication in Lex Gazette International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN: 3049-3536) + Certificate of Publication + One free Manupatra Academy course

1st Runner-Up: ₹3,500 INR+ Certificate of Merit + Publication in Lex Gazette International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN: 3049-3536) + Certificate of Publication + One Discounted Manupatra Academy course

2nd Runner-Up: ₹1,500 INR + Certificate of Merit + Publication in Lex Gazette International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN: 3049-3536) + Certificate of Publication + One Discounted Manupatra Academy course

Top 10 Entries: Certificate of Excellence + Publication in Lex Gazette International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN: 3049-3536) + Certificate of Publication + One Discounted Manupatra Academy course

All Participants: Certificate of Participation + One Discounted Manupatra Academy course + One Discounted Publication in Lex Gazette Journal

Registration Process

Access the official Registration form here: [Click Here To Register]
Fill out the registration form with accurate personal, academic, and contact details.
Pay the applicable registration fee based on your participation type:

For Single Author: ₹300

For Co-authorship (limited to one co-author): ₹500

Make the payment only to the official account mentioned in the registration form.
Upload a clear screenshot or PDF of the payment receipt within the form as proof of payment.
Registration will be considered complete only after successful payment of the registration fee.
A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of verifying the registration and payment.
The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Important Dates