About National Book Review Competition
The Central Library of Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur MP, invites you to its National Book Review Competition. This initiative promotes reading, critical inquiry, and scholarly writing. Open to students, researchers, academicians, and legal practitioners, it encourages deep engagement with legal literature. Participants will sharpen analytical and academic writing skills while contributing to legal education and practice.
Themes: DNLU National Book Review Competition
- Indian Constitution
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
- Environmental and Climate Law
- Law and Technology (including AI, Data Privacy, Cyber Law)
- Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
- Law of Evidence
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Trade Law
- Legal Biography/Memoir
Participation & Selection Procedure
- Open to UG/PG students, research scholars, practitioners, academicians (from all fields)
- All received book reviews will be screened by a selection committee
- Top 10 reviews will be shortlisted for an online presentation round.
- Final selection of winners will be based on the quality of both the paper and the presentation
Guidelines for Writing Book
Participants are expected to submit an original and insightful review of a scholarly book relevant to one of the prescribed themes. The review should be well-structured, academic in tone, and reflect critical engagement with the book.
Title of the Book
Mention the full title of the book being reviewed, along with the author’s name.
Brief Overview (250-400 Words)
- Provide a summary of the book’s key content, argument, and objectives.
- Outline the main themes, structure (chapters/sections), and methodology used by the author.
- Avoid detailed narration—focus on clarity and scope of the book.
Critical Evolution
- Depth of research and originality Theoretical framework and legal reasoning
- Relevance and timeliness of the issues discussed
- Strengths and weaknesses
- Compare with other major works (if relevant).
Significance
- Explain how the book contributes.
- Assess its relevance in education, research, policy or society.
- Highlight the importance of the book in the selected theme (e.g., Human Rights, AI Law, Environmental Law, etc.).
Personal Reflection
- Offer your personal insights and interpretation of the text.
- Discuss what you found thought-provoking, controversial, or valuable.
- Reflect on how the book influenced your understanding of the subject.
Conclusion (150–200 words) • • •
- Provide a clear summary of your evaluation.
- State whether you would recommend the book, and to whom (students, practitioners, researchers, etc.).
- Include any final remarks or broader implications.
Formatting and Presentation
- Word Limit: 1500 to 2000 words (excluding bibliography)
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12 pt
- Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
- Alignment: Justified
- Margins: Standard (1 inch all sides)
Referencing and Citations
- Use proper citation for all references, including quotes or paraphrased ideas.
- Choose one standard citation style (Bluebook / APA / MLA).
- Inconsistent or missing citations will lead to disqualification.
9. Originality and Plagiarism
- Reviews must be original and unpublished.
- Submissions will be checked by using Similarity detection software.
Registration Fee
- 250/- Single Authorship,
- 400/- Co-authorship is allowed for up to two authors
Prizes
Winning certificates will be awarded to winners Participation certificates will be given to all participants.
- 1st Prize: Rs.4000
- 2nd Prize: 2500
- 3rd Prize: 1500
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS
- Name of the Bank: HDFC
- Name of A/c Holder: Dharmashastra National Law University
- Account Number: 50100532304180
- IFSC: HDFC0000224
Help
bookreviewcompetition@mpdnlu.ac.in