About National Law University, Jodhpur
National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) is one of India’s premier law schools, established in 1999. Known for academic excellence, NLUJ attracts students from diverse backgrounds and is committed to producing top-quality legal professionals and scholars.
About IDIA Rajasthan Chapter
Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education (IDIA) is a non-profit organization empowering underprivileged students through quality legal education. The IDIA Rajasthan Chapter, managed by students of NLUJ, actively conducts training, fundraising, and awareness programs to make legal education more accessible.
About the Event
Following the success of its first edition, IDIA Rajasthan, in collaboration with IC Universal Legal, presents the 2nd IDIA ICUL Essay Writing Competition. Open to law students across India, the competition provides an opportunity to engage with corporate and commercial law topics, win attractive prizes, and contribute to legal scholarship.
Event Timeline
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration | March 20 – March 25, 2025 |
| Last Date of Registration | April 20, 2025 |
| Last Date for Submission | May 20, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | August 31, 2025 |
Format/Structure
- Participants must submit an original essay (2,000-3,000 words) on corporate and commercial law.
- Submissions should follow OSCOLA (4th ed.) citation style.
- Co-authorship (up to 2 authors) is allowed.
- Top 3 entries will be published in the NLUJ Law Review Blog.
Location
The competition is online, making it accessible to students nationwide.
Additional Details
Themes
Participants can choose from contemporary corporate and commercial law topics, including:
- Fiduciary duties under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- Insider trading regulations: Strengthen or retain?
- Fairness in SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012
- SMEs and risk factors
- Search for Significant Beneficial Owners (SBOs) in India
- Vicarious liability under the Companies Act, 2013
Prizes
- Winner: ₹25,000 + Internship at IC Universal Legal + Publication
- 1st Runner-up: ₹15,000 + Internship + Publication
- 2nd Runner-up: ₹10,000 + Internship + Publication
- Top 10 entries: Certificates of Merit
Registration Fee
- Single Author: ₹250 (Early Bird), ₹300 (General)
- Co-Authorship: ₹450 (Early Bird), ₹500 (General)
Links
For queries, contact:
- Srividya MS: +91 63620 34330
- Devesh Pratap: +91 63947 06455
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your legal insights and contribute to the evolving discourse in corporate law!
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