Call for Essays: Second CLE-CNLU National Essay Writing Competition, 2025

About CNLU

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) was founded under the Bihar Act No. 24 of 2006 with the support of the Government of Bihar and is listed under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the U.G.C. Act, 1956. The university was created with the noble aim of benefiting society by offering high-quality legal education and promoting legal awareness. It is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and registered with the Bar Council of India (BCI). CNLU has earned a national reputation as a distinguished institution for legal research and education. The university is committed to enhancing student opportunities and research capabilities through conferences, capacity-building programs, guest lectures, and competitions in essays and research papers, etc.

Centre for Law and Economics

The Centre for Law and Economics (CLE), is a centre for research and training in the discipline of law & economics (also referred to as the economic analysis of law). The centre seeks to explain the relevance, uses, and application of the interdisciplinary approach of law and economics among students and academicians in dealing with contemporary socio-economic-legal issues in more logical and scientific way. CLE aims to increase awareness about the interface between law and economics useful for policy formulation for the academic community, government, corporations, and society. The Centre further strives to provide a forum where leading practitioners and academicians, scholars, and students, can discuss and exchange views on contemporary issues of law and economic policy

About the Event

The second CLE-CNLU National Essay Writing Competition, 2025 serves as a platform for participants to demonstrate their research and writing skills while engaging in scholarly discourse on contemporary issues relating to Law and Economics. The event aims to foster intellectual growth, promote research, and encourage critical thinking among the participants in the field of economic analysis of law. The competition is open to all the UG and PG students of recognized law schools/universities and colleges, providing an opportunity to contribute to law and economics scholarship. This event provides participants a valuable opportunity to contribute to the legal discourse and gain visibility for their work. The program aims to introduce aspiring legal scholars to the dynamic intersection of law and economics, fostering curiosity and active engagement among students in this multifaceted field.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all the UG and PG students of recognised law schools/universities and colleges.

Theme of the Competition

The Centre encourages submission of essays under the broad theme of “Tariffs, Retaliation, and Rule of Law: Rethinking Trade Conflicts Economically”

Most countries trade, using tariffs, import taxes, to raise revenue, protect domestic industries and increase their GDP. This practice of imposing tariffs is challenged by economists for hindering growth, often fuelling debate amongst the scholars. Recently, New Tariff Policy announced by the President of United State has triggered global tensions: initial imposition of 145% U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, 125% tariffs on American goods by China as a reaction. India now faces a 50% tariff on its exports to US from August 6, 2025, giving rise to fears that it would lead to setbacks for Indian economy, industries, and cross-border trade. This situation underscores an urgent need for robust legal frameworks and fair negotiations to resolve trade conflicts. In the current milieu of controversial tariff imposition and the concomitant disputes, law and economics scholarship and its tools can provide a more nuanced understanding of the problem and further help in finding mutually acceptable or other possible solution under the existing international trade law regime.

Submission Category

National Essay Writing Competition.

Prizes & Awards

• 1st PRIZE TO BEST ESSAY: 10,000 (INR) + CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
• 2nd PRIZE TO SECOND BEST ESSAY: 7,000 (INR) + CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
• 3rd PRIZE TO THIRD BEST ESSAY: 5,000 (INR) + CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

All participants will get a Certificate of Participation.

Formatting Guidelines

1. The body of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman, size 12 and line spacing of 1.5. Headings should be size 14. All text should be justified, with a margin spacing of 1” on all sides.
2. The contributors’ names should not be mentioned in the manuscript.
3. The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, size 10 and line spacing of 1. The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (20th ed.) should be followed for footnoting.
4. The authors may include tables and diagrams, which should be numbered consecutively and included in the text. Source must be mentioned below the table.
5. The manuscript should be error-free, original and plagiarism-free, with a maximum of 10% similarity allowed.
6. Essays will also be checked for AI-generated content as use of AI is strictly prohibited.
7. Headings and Sub-headings must be appropriately numbered as:

   1. ___________

   1.1. _______

   1.2. _______

   2. ____________

Each manuscript must contain:

1. Cover page, which must include:
   1. Full title of the paper (Times New Roman, bold, font size: 16).
   2. Name(s) of contributor(s) and designation.
   3. E-mail and contact number.
2. Abstract (150-350 words).
3. Maximum 5 keywords.

4. References (at the end of the paper, arranged alphabetically).

Submission Guidelines

1. The language/ medium of the essay shall be English.
2. Co-authorship up to max. two authors is allowed. One person can submit only one essay.
3. Soft copies of manuscripts are to be uploaded in MS Word and PDF format through the Google form provided post registration via E-mail.
4. The name of the file should be saved in the name of the author/ authors.
5. Submissions are to be made in the form of MS Word (2003 & above) and PDF.

6. Manuscript word limit: 3500-5000 (excluding footnotes).

Registration and Submission Deadlines (Important Dates)

1. 07 -08-2025: Release of Brochure & Commencement of Registration.
2. 28-08-2025: Last date for Registration
3. 10-09-2024: Last Date for Submission

4. 12-10-2025: Date for Declaration of Results

Registration Fees

1. Single Authorship: INR 500/-
2. Co-Authorship/ Two-Authors: INR 800/-

Note: The registration fees paid towards the competition shall be completely non-refundable and no claims for refund shall be entertained by the organizing committee.

Registration:

Registration form: https://forms.gle/DcBuZXaVyGWeHCjQA

ACCOUNT DETAILS:

ACCOUNT HOLDER NAME: CHANAKYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 40831092400

IFSC CODE: SBIN0015996

BANK NAME: STATE BANK OF INDIA

BRANCH: CNLU Branch, Mithapur, Patna

BRANCH CODE:15996

TYPE: SAVING

MICR CODE: 800002539

VPA: CNLU40831092400@sbi

Submission Procedure

All submissions are to be made via Google form, the link of which will be provided post-registration via Email.

(Note: write your name and co-author’s name as the file name for the submission attachment.)

Contact Information

• Dr. Shivani Mohan (Centre Head)Assistant Professor of EconomicsCentre E-mail ID: cle@cnlu.ac.in
• Anushka Rashmi (Student Convenor)E-mail: 2517@cnlu.ac.inMobile: +91 7870946040
• Ankita Kumari (Student Co-Convenor)Contact: +91 9304685878E-mail ID: 2716@cnlu.ac.in
• Shivam Saurabh (Student Co-Convenor)Contact: +91 8271204044E-mail ID: 2767@cnlu.ac.in
• Ojal Maurya (Event Co-Head)Contact: +91 9779771078E-mail ID: 23133@cnlu.ac.in

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