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Result Declaration: October 2025 | Mode: Online | Last Date for Submission: 20th September 2025

Lawfer is delighted to announce the Online Legal Essay Writing Competition 2025, an initiative to foster critical thinking, research skills, and academic writing in law. This prestigious competition invites law students, researchers, academicians, and legal professionals across India to engage in meaningful debates on contemporary legal challenges at the intersection of law, technology, and society.

This year’s theme is highly relevant in today’s evolving legal landscape:

Theme: “Should AI Tools Be Allowed in Legal Practice?”

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, and the legal sector is no exception. From AI-powered legal research assistants, contract review tools, and predictive analytics to drafting platforms, the potential applications are vast. However, these advancements also raise critical questions about ethics, professional responsibilities, access to justice, and the sanctity of human judgment.

Participants are encouraged to analyze the issue with reference to:

• Indian legal and regulatory frameworks
• Judicial perspectives
• Ethical and professional obligations
• Comparative insights from global best practices

Eligibility & Registration Fees

• Law Students (UG/PG, 1st year & above, Law or Allied Disciplines): ₹99
• Researchers, Scholars, Academicians & Legal Professionals: ₹199

Objectives of the Competition

1. Promote a culture of legal research and writing among budding lawyers and professionals.
2. Provide a platform for discussions on AI and its impact on Indian law.
3. Create opportunities for recognition, publication, and professional growth through Lawfer.

Prizes & Recognition

🏆 First Prize

• ₹5,000 Cash Award
• Internship with Lawfer
• Winning Essay published on Lexibal Website
• Feature on Lawfer’s Social Media & Newsletter
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

🥈 Second Prize

• ₹2,500 Cash Award
• Internship with Lawfer
• Feature on Lawfer’s Social Media & Newsletter
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

🥉 Third Prize

• ₹1,000 Cash Award
• Internship with Lawfer
• Feature on Lawfer’s Social Media & Newsletter
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

🎓 All Participants

• E-Certificate of Participation

Competition Details

• Mode: Online (National Level)
• Word Limit: 2000 – 2500 words (excluding footnotes)
• Last Date for Submission: 20th September 2025
• Result Declaration: October 2025
• Submission Mode: https://forms.gle/MYLsDBwCe94rT7dZ6
• On successful submission of the application form, you will receive the confirmation email within 48 hours

Submission Guidelines

1. Essays must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
2. Plagiarism exceeding 10% will lead to disqualification.
3. Formatting:
   • Font: Times New Roman | Size: 12
   • Line Spacing: 1.5 | Alignment: Justified
   • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
4. Citation Style: Bluebook 20th Edition or ILI Citation Method
5. Essays must include a cover page with:
   • Author’s Name
   • Designation (Student/Researcher/Professional)
   • Institution/Organization
   • Contact Details

Contact for Queries

Email: lawfer.in@gmail.com
Phone: +91 7356696724

Why Participate?

Participating in the Lawfer Online Legal Essay Writing Competition 2025 offers far more than the chance to submit an essay. It is an opportunity to stand out in the legal fraternity, demonstrate your research and writing skills, and engage with a theme that is shaping the future of law.

National Recognition for Legal Writing

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In today’s competitive academic and professional landscape, recognition is everything. Having your work reviewed, appreciated, and possibly published by a reputed legal platform like Lexibal is a powerful way to make your voice heard. By participating, you showcase not only your writing ability but also your ability to engage with pressing legal issues of our time. Whether you win or not, your participation adds weight to your profile, showing recruiters, institutions, and peers that you are serious about thought leadership in law.

Enhance Your Academic and Professional Profile

Legal writing competitions are increasingly being valued by universities, employers, and research institutions. They reflect your ability to think critically, structure arguments, and provide well-reasoned perspectives — skills that are crucial for a successful legal career. Adding participation or a prize in this national-level competition to your CV immediately sets you apart from your peers. For students, it strengthens internship and higher education applications. For researchers and professionals, it highlights your ongoing engagement with evolving debates in law.

Engage with a Contemporary & Debated Theme

The question: Should AI Tools Be Allowed in Legal Practice? — is not just an academic exercise. It is at the heart of ongoing debates in the legal industry. Courts, law firms, and policymakers are already grappling with the implications of AI in drafting, legal research, and even dispute resolution. By writing on this topic, you engage with issues that will define the future of legal practice in India and globally. This exercise helps you stay ahead of the curve, build an informed perspective, and position yourself as someone prepared for the next generation of law and technology.

Win Prestigious Rewards & Opportunities

The competition offers cash prizes, internship opportunities, publication, and Letters of Recommendation (LORs) to the top three winners. These rewards are not merely perks but career-building milestones.

• The cash prizes serve as recognition of your effort and skill.
• The internship opportunities with Lawfer allow winners to gain hands-on experience in the legal and academic field.
• The publication of the winning essay offers visibility and establishes you as a contributor to national legal discourse.
• The LORs strengthen your credibility for future opportunities, whether academic or professional.

Showcase Your Legal Acumen on a National Platform

Above all, this competition provides you with a platform to test, refine, and showcase your abilities before a wider legal audience. Participation is not limited to students; researchers, academicians, and professionals can all take part, ensuring a rich and diverse dialogue. Competing on such a platform boosts your confidence, improves your research habits, and motivates you to engage with law beyond textbooks and classrooms.

Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a national dialogue on law and technology. Submit your essay before 15th September 2025 and be a part of the Lawfer National Online Legal Essay Writing Competition 2025.