About NLU Jodhpur
National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) is a public law school and a National Law University established under the National Law University, Jodhpur, Act, 1999 enacted by the Rajasthan State Legislature. The university was established for the advancement of learning, teaching, research and diffusion of knowledge in the field of law. It is one of the autonomous law schools in India.
The university is recognized by the Bar Council of India, as well as the University Grants Commission under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956, and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities.
About Corporate Law Society
National Law University, Jodhpur [“NLUJ”] is one of India’s leading law schools situated in the vibrant city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. NLUJ has constantly been ranked as one of the top law schools in India. NLUJ offers holistic courses like B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.); B.A., LL.B. (Hons.); LL.M., LL.D., Ph.D. to generate especially skilled global legal professionals. The Corporate Law Society [“CLS”] of
NLUJ was established in 2014, with the primary objective of fostering discussions related to corporate law.
To facilitate such discussions, we host stimulating lectures delivered by eminent corporate lawyers on contemporary issues relating to capital markets, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions etc. Further, our flagship event is the Pranita Mehta Memorial Essay Writing Competition [“Essay Competition”] conducted annually in memory of Late Ms. Pranita Mehta, an exceptional student of NLUJ. We have successfully conducted 7 editions of the Essay Competition.
Eligibility
All students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in law i.e. three-year LL.B./five-year LL.B. or a post graduate course from any law school/university/college recognised by the Bar Council of India are eligible to participate in the Competition.
Themes
- Stamping Requirements and the Validity of Arbitration Clauses: Examining the Indian Legal Landscape
- Enhanced Governance, Active Investor Participation: A Closer Look at SEBI LODR 2.0’s Provisions for REITs
- Harmony in Antitrust: Insights to the Settlement and Commitment Mechanism under the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023
Unlocking Global Opportunities: A Comprehensive Analysis of the MCA’s Amendment Allowing Indian Companies to Directly List on Foreign Stock Exchanges - Enhancing Transparency and Liquidity: A Critical Analysis of the Compulsory Dematerialization of Shares in Private Companies
- The Need for Speed: Enhancing Efficiency in Insolvency Proceedings
Guidelines
- Submissions shall be made in MS Word format (.doc/.docx) only. Submissions made in PDF format shall not be accepted.
- Font and size of main text and footnote: Times New Roman, 12 points for main text, and Times New Roman, 10 points for footnotes.
- Size and alignment: A4 Size with 1 Inch Margin; all text except headings should be justified. Footnoting: The participant has to adopt a uniform style of citation throughout the document.
- Spacing: Submission should be 1.5-spaced (except footnotes which may be single-spaced).
- Word limit: The word limit for the submission is 2500 – 3500 words (excluding abstract and footnotes). The abstract should not be more than 300 words.
- Plagiarism: Any submission that is found to be plagiarised beyond 25% shall be disqualified from the competition.
- Anonymity: The participant shall not include his/her name in the submission’s text in any form.
- Co-Authorship: Co-authorship, up to two authors, is allowed.
- Any previously published entry shall not be permitted.
- Copyright of the submission shall remain with CLS.
- In case of any conflicts, CLS shall be the final authority on the guidelines.
- In case a participant is submitting an assignment/project, that has been submitted to their university’s Turnitin repository, CLS requires the participants to submit the associated Turnitin report via email indicating that the plagiarism percentage is less than 25%.
- No registration fee is required to participate in the competition.
Prizes
- Prize Money: The winners will be awarded the following exciting prizes:
- First Prize: Rs. 25,000/-
- Second Prize: Rs. 15,000/-
- Third Prize: Rs. 10,000/-
- Publication with JCLG: The winning essay will also be published in the well-reputed Journal of Corporate Law and Governance
- (JCLG).
- Internship with IndusLaw: Top Three winners of the Competition will also get the opportunity to intern with IndusLaw.
- Merit Certificates: The top ten submissions will also be given merit certificates.
Important Date
Participants must submit their essays by January 29, 2024 [11:59 PM].
Registration Procedure
Click Here To Register.
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