1st National Writing Competition by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat , Register by July 1

DETAILS OF THE OPPORTUNITY :

Theme :

We warmly invite you to submit your essay entries on the theme of “navigating the dynamics of mediation in contemporary legal practices”. It encompasses several suggestive sub-themes aimed at stimulating innovative ideas and insightful analysis which are as follows:-

Mediation as an alternative to litigation in legal disputes
Mediation and social justice: promoting equality and fairness
The future of mediation: emerging trends and challenges
Mediation in International Conflicts
The Interplay between Mediation, Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Mediation in cases of Intellectual Property Rights disputes
Mediation Accessibility: Breaking Barriers for Equitable Dispute Resolution
Mediation in Crisis: Legal Frameworks for Emergency Conflict Resolution
Beyond Borders: International Mediation Law and the Quest for Consistency
Mediation Ethics in the Digital Era: Balancing Innovation and Integrity
Cultural Sensitivity in Mediation Law: A Path to Inclusive Justice
Smart Contracts and Mediation: A Synergistic Approach to Dispute Resolution
Restorative Justice and Mediation: Fostering Healing in the Criminal Justice System

Eligibility :

To ensure wider reach and opportunity, the Competition will be open to all including students (of all streams), academics, professionals, government officials, members of consumer forum, Voluntary Consumer Organizations (VCOs)/ NGOs etc.

Submission Guidelines :

The essay must be written in English and submitted in Microsoft Word document format (.doc/. docx).
Each essay must be submitted by a single author only. No co-authorship is permitted.
Only single submission is allowed per author.
The following formatting specifications need to be strictly adhered to: Main Body: Font – Times New Roman, Font Size – 12, and Line Spacing – 1.5; Footnotes: Font – Times New Roman, Font Size – 10, and Line Spacing – 1.0; Margins should be 1 inch or 2.54 cm on all sides; justified alignment.
The word limit is 1500 – 2500 words excluding footnotes. Footnotes must follow the Bluebook format of citation (Harvard, 20th edition).
The essay must be accompanied by a separate document containing the following:
- full details of the participant i.e. name, institution affiliation, phone number, email ID etc ;
- theme/topic chosen;
- A declaration stating that the essay is an original work of the author: “I certify that my submission is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under review or consideration elsewhere. ”
- With signature of author in .pdf Format.
All submissions are subject to plagiarism check. A maximum of 10% similarity to existing publications is permissible in submitted works (excluding citations).

How to Submit & Register?

Interested candidates can submit entries via the link given at the end of the post.

Prizes

First Prize: Rs. 15000/- INR, Certificate of Merit & Internship Opportunity
Second Prize: Rs. 10000/-INR, Certificate of Merit & Internship Opportunity
Third Prize: Rs. 5000/-INR, Certificate of Merit & Internship Opportunity
All the three winners will be given an internship opportunity at K&R Legal Advocates and Solicitors.
Certificate of Participation: All those who register and submit the essay will be provided with a certificate of participation.