Essay Writing Competition | NLU Jodhpur | IC RegFin Legal | IDIA Rajasthan Chapter | Register by 20 May 2026
Essay Writing Competition | NLU Jodhpur | IC RegFin Legal | IDIA Rajasthan Chapter | Register by 20 May 2026
The IDIA Rajasthan Chapter, in collaboration with IC RegFin Legal, proudly announces the 3rd Edition of its Legal Essay Writing Competition. This initiative seeks to bring together law students and young scholars to engage with pressing issues in corporate governance, investment law, financial innovation, and digital commerce.
Funds raised through the competition will support the IDIA Charitable Trust, advancing its mission of empowering underprivileged students by increasing access to quality legal education.
About the Organizers:
- National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ): Established in 1999, NLUJ is one of India’s premier law schools, committed to producing exceptional lawyers and scholars.
- IDIA Rajasthan Chapter: A student-run initiative with over 67 volunteers, dedicated to training underprivileged students for law entrance exams and promoting accessible legal education.
- IC RegFin Legal: A leading full-service law firm specializing in financial services and regulatory frameworks, recognized globally for its expertise.
- NLUJ Law Review Blog: A flagship academic platform for legal scholarship, offering publication opportunities for winning essays.
Themes & Indicative Topics:
A. Investment Law and Alternative Investment Funds
- Investment Treaties and Economic Sovereignty
- Role of Alternative Investment Funds in India’s Growth
B. Corporate Governance & Sustainability under Companies Act, 2013
- Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing
- Shareholders vs. Stakeholders Debate
C. Jurisdictional Complexities in Digital Commerce
- Cross-Border Commercial Transactions
- Adequacy of Traditional Contract Principles for Smart Contracts
D. Insider Trading & Market Integrity
- Adequacy of Indian Insider Trading Laws for Algorithmic Trading
- Retail Investors and Capital Market Transformation
E. Financial Innovation & Global Market Integration
- Online Dispute Resolution in Securities Regulation
- GIFT City as a Global Fund Domicile
(Topics are indicative; participants may explore related issues.)
Eligibility:
- Open to all students pursuing LL.B. (3-year/5-year) or postgraduate law courses from institutions recognized by the Bar Council of India.
Prizes:
- Winner: ₹25,000
- 1st Runner-up: ₹15,000
- 2nd Runner-up: ₹10,000
- Internship Opportunity: Top 2 winners will intern with IC RegFin Legal (4 weeks).
- Publication: Top 2 essays will be published in the NLUJ Law Review Blog.
Important Dates:
- Registration Opens: 13 April 2026
- Last Date for Registration: 20 May 2026
- Submission Deadline: 20 June 2026
- Results Declaration: 15 September 2026
Formatting Guidelines:
- Font: Garamond, 12 pt (main text), 1.5 spacing
- Citation: OSCOLA (4th ed.) with embedded hyperlinks
- Word Limit: 2000–2500 words (excluding abstract & footnotes)
- Abstract: ≤300 words
- Co-authorship: Allowed (maximum 2 authors)
- Plagiarism: ≤25% similarity permitted
- Submission Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
Submission Process:
- Submissions must be made exclusively in English via Google Form.
- Registration Fee: ₹300 (single author), ₹500 (co-authorship).
- Payment ID: vyapar.172928449508@hdfcbank
- Contact for queries:
- Aditya Garg: +91 93578 07000
- Riya Gupta: +91 95090 72808
- Ashna Vashist: +91 98364 58051
- Email: nlujteam@idialaw.org
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