The NUALS Securities Law Review, National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, invites submissions for its 1st Securities Law Essay Writing Competition, 2026.
This competition provides a platform for students and research scholars to engage with contemporary developments in securities law, while contributing to academic discourse on evolving regulatory and market trends.
Eligibility
Open to students and research scholars enrolled in:
• Undergraduate programmes
• Postgraduate programmes
• Ph.D. programmes
from recognized Indian universities
Indicative Themes
Participants may submit on any contemporary issue within securities law, including:
• Insider trading regulations and unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI)
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures
• Regulation and impact of Artificial Intelligence in securities markets
• Recent amendments relating to public issues, ESOPs, and founder incentives
• SEBI’s proposals on easing lock-in norms for pre-IPO investors
Submission Deadline
18 March 2026 (Extended)
Registration Fee
• Single Author: ₹295 (₹250 + 18% GST)
• Co-authorship: ₹472 (₹400 + 18% GST)
Submission & Guidelines
• Submit here: https://lnkd.in/gVYWAiQ4
• Guidelines & details: https://lnkd.in/g5SKj9KX
Publication Opportunity
Top entries may be shortlisted for publication in the Securities Law Review, NUALS, subject to editorial discretion based on quality and volume of submissions.
This is an excellent opportunity to explore cutting-edge issues in securities regulation, corporate governance, and financial markets, while strengthening legal research and writing skills.
