The Debating and Literary Society of Government Law College, Mumbai, has opened registrations for the 7th Policy Review Writing Competition.
About the GLC, Mumbai
The Government Law College, Mumbai, (GLC Mumbai), founded in 1855, is one of the oldest law schools in Asia. The college, affiliated with the University of Mumbai, is run by the Government of Maharashtra.
About the Competition
The Debating and Literary Society of Government Law College, Mumbai, acknowledges the importance that critical analysis plays in contemporary policy making. Policies should stand up to public review and scrutiny.
To further academic discourse on the subject of The Policy Debate, ‘Independence of Judiciary: The collegium in question?’ we bring to you “Policy Review.”
Theme
Independence of judiciary: the collegium in question?
The Collegium system has been in much debate in the past few months and we would like to provide you with a chance to give your two cents on it. We also have the following sub-themes for the same:
Sub-themes
1. Representation under the Collegium System: Perpetuating Privilege or Adequate Representation?
2. The Collegium System, the “lesser evil”?
3. Executive and Judiciary: Democratic Institutions in Conflict
Eligibility Criteria
All undergrad students across various fields.
Submission Guidelines
- All submissions must be in the Word (docx. /doc) format, along with the following guidelines.
- Font – Times New Roman, Size 12
- Page Border – 1 inch on all sides.
- Citation – All sources must be appropriately cited by using hyperlinks. Wherever hyperlinks are not available, endnotes can be used by conforming to the MLA citation method.
- Plagiarism above 15% will not be condoned.
- Submissions for Policy Review should not exceed the word limit of 1500 words (inclusive of endnotes).
- Co-authorship of a total of two authors is permitted.
- The submission deadline is February 22nd, 2023
- All the teams will receive the submission link along with a team code post their successful registration
- Participation certificates will be mailed to all the participants.
- The editors reserve the right to ask for editing before publication.
Important Dates
- The first three prizes will be announced at the Policy Debate on March 4, 2023, in Mumbai.
- The registration deadline is February 15, 2023.
- The submission deadline is February 22, 2023.
Registration Details
The Registration amount is INR 150/-. Kindly deposit the registration fees at the following details:
- Account number: 319502010042273
- Bank Name: Union Bank of India
- Branch: Veer Nariman Road, Mumbai
- IFSC code: UBIN0531952
Awards
- 1st Prize: Rs. 5000/-
- 2nd Prize: Rs. 3000/-
- 3rd Prize: Rs. 2000/-
- And participation certificates will be given to all participants.
In case of queries, kindly contact Sarthak Das: at +91 98199 50316, or Shwet Pandit: at +91 93722 76954. All queries are to be sent to debsoc@glcmumbai.com with the subject “The Policy Review”.
Click here to register.
Source: Lawctopus
