CALSTAR Law & Policy Review Blog Writing Competition 2026: Registration, Prizes, Eligibility and Important Dates
The CALSTAR Law & Policy Review (CLPR), Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai), has announced its Blog Writing Competition 2026, inviting students, research scholars, academicians and legal professionals to participate. The competition provides an opportunity for participants to explore contemporary legal and policy issues while demonstrating their research and legal writing abilities.
About CALSTAR Law & Policy Review
CALSTAR Law & Policy Review (CLPR) is associated with Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai) and focuses on legal research, policy discussions and contemporary developments in law. The platform encourages academic engagement and provides opportunities for writers to present their perspectives on emerging issues in the legal and policy landscape.
The competition is particularly relevant for participants interested in corporate law, financial law and economic law, offering a platform to develop analytical and research-oriented writing skills.
About the Blog Writing Competition 2026
The CALSTAR Blog Writing Competition aims to encourage thoughtful writing on contemporary issues concerning corporate, financial and economic law.
Participants will have an opportunity to:
- Conduct research on current legal and policy issues.
- Develop analytical and argumentative writing skills.
- Showcase their legal research abilities.
- Gain academic recognition for their work.
- Compete for cash prizes and an internship opportunity.
Eligibility
The competition is open to a broad range of participants, including:
- Law students
- Research scholars
- Academicians
- Legal professionals
- Participants interested in contemporary corporate, financial and economic law issues
The competition also permits co-authorship with a maximum of two authors.
Registration Fee
Participants are required to pay a registration fee before completing the registration process.
- Single Author: ₹300
- Co-Authorship: ₹500
- Maximum Authors: 2
Participants should retain their transaction ID/UTR and payment screenshot for completing the registration process.
Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 25 September 2026
- Submission Deadline: 5 October 2026
- Result Declaration: 30 October 2026
Participants are advised to complete registration and submit their entries before the respective deadlines.
Prizes
The competition offers cash prizes and an internship opportunity:
- Winner: ₹5,000 + Internship Opportunity at a reputed firm
- Second Prize: ₹3,000
- Third Prize: ₹2,000
The internship opportunity may provide the winner with valuable exposure to professional legal practice.
How to Register
Interested participants should complete the registration process after paying the applicable registration fee. The payment transaction details and screenshot should be kept ready while filling out the registration form.
Participants can refer to the official competition announcement or registration post for the payment link, registration form and QR code.
- Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv1Rk6RunsE0SQXb8yDcmcV8rb3-i7Rxvhj0vcUuOEozKcDw/viewform
- Payment Here: Click Here
Why Should You Participate?
The CALSTAR Blog Writing Competition can be useful for law students and emerging legal researchers seeking to strengthen their academic and professional profiles. Writing on contemporary legal issues can help participants improve their research, legal analysis and communication skills while gaining recognition through a competitive platform.
Contact Details
For queries regarding the competition, participants may contact:
- Rashi Nayak: +91 78220 76753
- Radhika Agrawal: +91 73853 50195
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