GNLU 3rd Prof. V.S. Mani Memorial National Essay Competition 2021 on Air & Space Law [Prizes upto Rs. 11K]: Submit by Sep 10

GNLU 3rd Prof. V.S. Mani Memorial National Essay Competition 2021 on Air & Space Law [Prizes upto Rs. 11K]: Submit by Sep 10

VSMCASL was established in 2019 to engage, in various ways, in shaping the emerging discourse in the field of Air and Space Law.

The vision of the Centre is to engage in improving the existing legal and policy framework for the facilitation and regulation of safe, secure, affordable and sustainable aviation and to contribute to the shaping of the legal foundation for the future of humanity that lies in space.

About Prof. V.S. Mani

Prof. (Dr.) V. S. Mani was an Indian legal scholar. He was the founder Director of Gujarat National Law University and an expert in the field of public international law. He did his M. A. in Political Science, Public Administration, & International Law and held a degree of Ph. D. in International Law from JNU, New Delhi. He was also recipient of three distinguished scholarships and fellowship i.e. Orissa Govt. Doctoral Scholarship 1966-69; Rockefeller Foundation Special Overseas Fellow at British Institute of International & Comparative Law (BIICL), London 1969-70 and British Institute of International and Comparative Law support for attendance at Summer Course at The Hague Academy of International Law, 1970.

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About the Essay Competition

The V.S. Mani Centre for Air and Space Law (VSMCASL), Gujarat National Law University along with the support of the generous grant from Prof. Stephan Hobe, Institute of Air Law, Space Law and Cyber Law, University of Cologne, Germany is launching their 3rd Prof. V.S. Mani Memorial National Essay Competition 2021.

The Essay Competition is an endeavour to commemorate the inspiring contribution of Prof. (Dr.) V.S. Mani in the field of international law, particularly air and space law.

Guidelines

• Submissions shall be made in the online mode only.
• Submissions shall be in English.
• Submissions need to be original. Plagiarism shall result in disqualification.
• Topic once registered shall not be changed.
• Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of two authors.
• A cover page with title of the Essay, name and affiliation of author/co-authors shall be attached.
• Any identification mark (in any form) in the essay shall lead to disqualification.
• Multiple or incomplete submissions shall not be considered.
• Word limit: 4000 – 6000 words (excluding references). Submission below or above the word limit shall not be considered.
• Citation style: OSCOLA.
• Font: Times New Roman; Font size-12; Spacing- 1.5.
• Any contribution received after the last date shall not be considered.
• Submit your text as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
• Selection will be done through two-tier blind review. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final.
• Essays will be evaluated on the following criteria: depth of analysis, cogency of arguments, structure, feasibility of suggestions, language and references in support.
• By way of submission, authors of the essays which are awarded prize money and certificates of merit, agree that Copyright therein shall vest in VSMCASL.

Theme

The essay should focus on any contemporary issue of ‘Air and Space Law’.

Objective

To encourage and provide opportunity of research to the students having a passion for Air and Space Law.

Eligibility and Registration

The competition is open to students pursuing UG/PG (Law) in India. The students shall register by filling the online form.

Registration Form

Click on the link given at the end of this post to register for the essay competition.

Submission

All submissions are to be electronically mailed only to vsmec@gnlu.ac.in.

Submission Deadline

September 10, 2021.

Prizes

• 1st Prize: ₹ 11,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹ 10,000/-
• 3rd Prize: ₹ 9,000/-
• 1st Consolation Prize: ₹ 3,000/-
• 2nd Consolation Prize: ₹ 2,000/-
• All the participants who successfully submit the essay before 10th September 2021 shall be eligible to receive an e-Certificate of Appreciation.

Date of the Award: During the 6th Edition of GNLU Air and Space Law Academy (GASLA) 2021 scheduled from 20th September: 24th September 2021.

Contact Information

Kindly e-mail queries, if any, to vsmec@gnlu.ac.in

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