Manipal University Jaipur to host writing contest for law students

Legal Aid Clinic, School of Law, Manipal University Jaipur is hosting its national article writing competition in association with Singhvi & Co. The aim of this competition is to encourage law students across various colleges in India, to develop analytical thinking on social issues and analyse existing laws.

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) was launched in 2011 on an invitation from the Government of Rajasthan, as a self-financed State university, and the School of Law was established in 2014.

Candidates pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in law from any UGC recognised university are eligible to participate. Individual students or a team of two students can register for the competition.

The competition gives law students a platform where they can showcase and improve their legal research and writing along with writing about topics that can bring change. The broad theme of the competition is reserved for social issues that surround our nation providing students with a more comprehensive list of topics they can choose.

The competition will have three winners. The winner of the first position will get a cash reward of Rs 7,000 and an internship opportunity with Singhvi & Co. The second and the third position winners will get cash rewards of Rs 5,000 and Rs 3,000 respectively.

Topics for the National Article Writing Competition:

• The guarantee of fundamental rights under Indian Constitution: During and After Life (A critical analysis in consonance with COVID-19 situation).
• Balancing the relationship between Indian democracy and freedom of internet: Comparative study of laws within and beyond Indian Jurisdiction.
• Privatisation of Justice Delivery with special reference to civil and commercial cases in India; Future Scope and Implications.
• The “Group of Companies Doctrine” vs Party Autonomy under Arbitration Laws: Evolution, Practice, and Sanctity.
• Domestic Violence and Gender-Neutral Laws; A social gimmick or need.
• The operation of section 304B only up to seven years: The legal rationale and legislative intent. (A study on effectiveness to curb dowry death).

The registration for the competition is open and the last date for registration is November 14, 2021. The fee for a single candidate registering for the competition is Rs 100 and fee for a team of two candidates is Rs 150.

Candidates can register themselves for the competition through this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfk7h55NzB78yrgjEqYY5lPRBHIgWzrplg0DBPwqyfCGrUfg/viewform

The deadline for the submission of the written material is on November 21, 2021.