5th National Essay Writing Competition on “Regulating the New Economy: Challenges in the Age of Technology and Sustainability.” Submission Deadline: 15 February 2026

5th National Essay Writing Competition
(Organised by the School of Agriculture Law and Economics (SALE), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, in collaboration with Dhir & Dhir Associates)

About the Competition

The School of Agriculture Law and Economics (SALE), RGNUL, Punjab, in collaboration with Dhir & Dhir Associates, is pleased to announce the 5th National Essay Writing Competition on the theme:

“Regulating the New Economy: Challenges in the Age of Technology and Sustainability.”

The competition aims to foster critical legal scholarship on emerging regulatory challenges posed by technological advancement, digital markets, ESG frameworks, sustainable finance, and the evolving contours of the global economy. It encourages participants to engage analytically with contemporary legal, economic, and policy concerns, bridging academic discourse with real-world regulatory practice.

The competition is open to students, researchers, academicians, and professionals across disciplines, and seeks original, well-researched, and policy-oriented submissions.

Event Details

Theme: Regulating the New Economy: Challenges in the Age of Technology and Sustainability
Word Limit: 3,000 – 5,000 words (exclusive of abstract and footnotes)
Submission Deadline: 15 February 2026
Registration Fee: ₹350/- + GST (as applicable)
Submission Email: sale@rgnul.ac.in
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/MAZPGejcZhKQN5Qs9
Payment Link: https://lsacademia.in/lsa_rgnul/eventPortal/loginFrom.jsp

Awards & OpportunitBrochure_5th National Essay Writing Competitionies

1st Prize: ₹4,000 + Internship at Dhir & Dhir Associates + Certificate
2nd Prize: ₹2,000 + Internship at Dhir & Dhir Associates + Certificate
3rd Prize: ₹1,000 + Internship at Dhir & Dhir Associates + Certificate
Colloquium: Top 10 selected authors will present their papers at a colloquium organised by SALE (tentatively in March 2026).