1st NLUJ CELP Online Essay Writing Competition 2025, @ Viksit Bharat 2047, [Win Prize with Certificate]

Deadlines: 22 June 2025

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About the NLU Jodhpur

The Centre for Economics, Law and Public Policy (CELP) at National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) invites 1st NLUJ CELP Online Essay Writing Competition, 2025, organized in collaboration with Erudite Legal.

NLUJ is one of India’s premier law schools, situated in the culturally rich city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Since its inception in 1999, the University has established itself as a hub of academic excellence, attracting a diverse student body from across the nation and producing lawyers of high professional and academic standards.

Erudite Legal, a distinguished law firm, is known for its comprehensive legal solutions across sectors. The firm advises PSUs, government ministries, and leading banking institutions while maintaining a strong litigation and regulatory practice.

About 1st NLUJ CELP Online Essay Writing Competition 2025

The essay competition is CELP’s flagship initiative to encourage original, interdisciplinary perspectives on law, economics, and public policy. The 2025 edition invites submissions on the central theme: “Viksit Bharat 2047: Envisioning India’s Journey to Development.” Essays should reflect critical insights into how legal and institutional reforms can catalyse inclusive and innovation-led growth.

Suggested Sub-Themes include (but are not limited to):

Justice Delayed, Development Denied: Legal System Reforms
Technology and Access to Justice
Tapping the Demographic Dividend
Women’s Empowerment through Inclusion and Reform
Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability
Public Health and Development
Startups and the Innovation Ecosystem
Law and Sustainability
Digital Governance
Empowering Villages for Growth

Participants may also choose other relevant topics aligned with the central theme.

Who is it for / Eligibility: 1st NLUJ Online Essay Writing Competition 2025

Submissions are invited from students enrolled in:

Five-year or Three-year LL.B. programs
One-year or Two-year LL.M. programs
Any undergraduate or postgraduate degree in law or social sciences from a recognized Indian university

Location

India – National Law University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (Online Event)

Registration / Submission Procedure

Step 1: Pay the registration fee at: https://nlujodhpur.ac.in/nlu-fees/

Step 2: Fill the registration form: Google Form Link
Step 3: Submit your manuscript via email to: celp.nlujodhpur@gmail.com

The file must be named after the author/co-authors.

Fee Details

Single Author: ₹250
Co-Authored (2 authors): ₹400

Note: The registration fee is non-refundable.

Submission Guidelines: NLU Jodhpur Online Essay Writing Competition 2025

Word limit: 5000–7000 (exclusive of footnotes)
First page: Title + 200-word abstract
Second page: Table of contents
Formatting: Garamond, Font size 12, 1.5 spacing; Footnotes: Garamond, Font size 10, 1 spacing
Anonymity must be maintained – no personal or institutional identifiers in the manuscript
Plagiarism limit: 20% max; violation leads to disqualification

Please refer to the brochure for full submission guidelines

Prizes

1st Prize: ₹11,000 + Certificate of Merit
2nd Prize: ₹8,000 + Certificate of Merit
3rd Prize: ₹6,000 + Certificate of Merit

All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation Select entries will be published in an edited volume by a reputed publisher

Deadlines / Important Dates

Last Date for Registration: June 22, 2025
Last Date for Submission: August 22, 2025
Declaration of Results: September 22, 2025

Contact Information

For queries, please email: celp.nlujodhpur@gmail.com
Student Coordinators:

Shivi Sharma: +91 93526 66184
Thejas Velaga: +91 73384 18006

Official Links & Brochure: NLU Jodhpur Online Essay Writing Competition 2025

Registration Fee Payment: nlujodhpur.ac.in/nlu-fees
Registration Form: Google Form

Important Links

Deadlines: 22 June 2025

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