IDIA is conducting its 4th National Essay Writing Competition and is inviting submissions by February 20, 2023.
About IDIA
Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education, commonly abbreviated as IDIA, is a non-profit organisation working in India founded by the late Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer.
It aims to empower underprivileged children by giving them access to quality legal education.
It is a student-run movement to train underprivileged students and help them transform into leading lawyers and community advocates.
About IBC Laws
IBC Laws is a web-based resource that maintains an online legal database of Corporate Resolution, Compromise & Arrangement and other major fields.
The online database comprises reported case laws with briefs about the decision & citation, updated acts, regulations, rules, notifications & circulars.
IBC Laws’ mission is to make a platform where all subjective matters are under Indian Insolvency Laws.
About the Competition
The National Essay Writing Competition is IDIA UP Chapter’s flagship annual initiative. Through the event, we aim to promote the art of legal research and writing while also contributing to a social cause.
After the huge success of the first three editions, we are back with our 4th Edition. In collaboration with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law Blog (IBC Laws), this edition will be bigger and better than ever!
Theme
Contemporary Issues in Arbitration, Corporate, and Competition Laws.
Sub-Themes
Category-A: Corporate Law and Competition Law
- 1. Insolvency of Personal Guarantors
- 2. The case for Corporate Social Responsibility
- 3. Decriminalization of Corporate Offences
- 4. Challenges to Competition Law in a Digitalized Economy
- 5. Jurisdictional Interface of Competition Authorities and Sectoral Regulators
Category-B: Arbitration Law
- 1. The Seat v. Venue Debate
- 2. Extent of Judicial Interference in Arbitration Proceedings
- 3. Powerplay between National Court and Arbitral Tribunal vis-à-vis
- Interim Measures
- 4. Patent Illegality of Arbitral Award
- 5. Award by Emergency Arbitrator vis-à-vis Amazon v. Future Retail
Eligibility Criteria
Entries may be made only by students currently pursuing an education in law.
Mode
Online
Submission Guidelines
1. The sub-themes mentioned above are not exhaustive, and any submission related to the broad theme would be considered for the Competition.
2. Co-authorship of up to two authors is allowed.
3. The manuscript shall possess Times New Roman font with justified alignment, font size 12 and line spacing 1.5.
4. Authors should preferably use hyperlinks within the text to cite the resources instead of footnotes. If hyperlinking the resources is not possible, authors may use Oxford Standard OSCOLA (4th edition) or any uniform citation style to cite authorities as endnotes.
5. Authors should restrict their submissions between 1800-2000 words (exclusive of endnotes).
6. The copyright over the submission remains with the respective author(s).
7. It should be ensured that the manuscript sent is
original and does not infringe the copyright of any person/institute, etc.
How to Register?
How to Submit?
1. Subject of the mail should read: “Submission-IDIA Essay Writing Competition.”
2. The essay must be submitted in a .doc/.docx format to idialucknowfr23@gmail.com.
3. A separate word file must be sent, including a brief description of the author(s).
4. The minimum contribution for the registration will be Rs. 150/- for a single author and Rs. 200/- in case of co-authorship.
5. Submission can be made in only one of the two categories. If the author(s) want to submit in both categories, they should register again and make the minimum contribution for the other category as well.
Registration Fee
- The minimum contribution for the registration will be Rs. 150/- for a single author and Rs. 200/- in case of co-authorship.
- IDIA scholars are not required to pay the amount.
- Payment Details:
- GPay: +91 6307262491; UPI ID: harshitayadav2291@okhdfcbank; Account Holder’s Name: Harshita Yadav.
Prizes
- Winner:
- Publication of Essay on the IBC Laws Blog.
- Subscription to IBC Laws Blog premium.
- Certificate of Excellence by the IDIA U.P. Chapter.
- Internship Opportunity at Neeraj Associates, Lucknow.
- Cash Prize- Rs. 1,000/-
- Runner-Up:
- Publication of Essay on the IBC Laws Blog.
- Subscription to IBC Laws Blog premium.
- Internship Opportunity at Neeraj Associates, Lucknow.
- Certificate of Excellence by the IDIA U.P. Chapter
- Third Prize:
- Publication of Essay on the IBC Laws Blog.
- Certificate of Excellence by the IDIA U.P.
- Subscription to IBC Laws Blog premium.
- Top 5 – Certificate of Merit by the IDIA U.P. Chapter
- All other participants will receive a Participation Certification from the IDIA U.P. Chapter.
Important Dates
- Registration begins on – 24th January 2023
- Last date of submission- 20th February 2023
- Result declaration – First week of March 2023
In case of any queries, please contact:
- Aparna Tiwari: +91 70688 62944
- Harshil Dey: +91 92090 39776
- Email: rmlnluteam@idialaw.org
Source: Lawctopus
