2nd NUJS SILP Essay Writing Competition 2024

About the organiser/college/university – The Society of International Law and Policy (‘SILP’) of the National University of Juridical Sciences is an academic society that seeks to create awareness about contemporary international issues of legal importance. The Society runs the SILP Blog which has been recognized as one of the Top 30 International Law Blogs. It seeks to develop a synergy between law and policy at the international level while recognizing that geo-political trends in the transnational space have impacts at the municipal level. This essay competition seeks to further discourse on relevant topics in contemporary international law.

SILP is inviting submissions for the “2nd NUJS SILP Essay Writing Competition 2024”.
Details about the event/opportunity – The 2nd NUJS SILP Essay Competition is being organized in collaboration with the NUJS Centre of International Law and Diplomacy. This competition aims to further discourse on relevant topics in contemporary international law. Participants in this pan-India competition have a chance to win cash prizes, publication opportunities, and merit certificates from NUJS.

Essay Themes:

South Africa v. Israel: A Gateway for a Communitarian Approach in International Law.
Nuclear Disarmament in the 21st Century: A Way Forward.
Contribution of General International Law to Various Fields of International Law.

These are broad themes. Participants are encouraged to narrow them down further.

Eligibility criteria – Students currently enrolled in any program in any recognized Law School / College / University in India may make a submission.
Location (country/state/city) – Online submission via Google Form: https://forms.gle/Vdty2aGk6ErRLJGy9.
Registration/submission procedure – Direct submission via Google Form: https://forms.gle/Vdty2aGk6ErRLJGy9.
Prizes – First place: Rs 5000 and merit certificate

Second place: Rs 3000 and a merit certificate

Third place: Rs 2000 and a merit certificate

The top ten entries will be considered for publication on the SILP Blog or release as a special edited volume.
Deadlines/dates – Submission of Essays — 15th September, 2024

Result Declaration — 1st November, 2024
Contact information – For inquiries, email us at silp@nujs.edu
Brochure for more details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eVQDBi4or_HQHT_uiz_27B3hSVfk_hiZ/view?usp=sharing.