{"id":397283,"date":"2026-09-28T12:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T06:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=397283"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T06:22:10","slug":"idia-corporate-blog-writing-competition-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/09\/28\/idia-corporate-blog-writing-competition-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Entries: IDIA Corporate Blog Writing Competition 2026 | Submit by 31st October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About IDIA<\/p>\n

Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education (IDIA) is a nationwide initiative that works towards advancing equitable access to quality legal education for underprivileged and marginalised communities. Through its network of chapters and student volunteers across the country, IDIA identifies and supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds with the aim of fostering greater diversity and inclusivity within the legal profession.<\/p>\n

About the Competition<\/p>\n

The IDIA RMLNLU and NALSAR Chapters are pleased to announce the IDIA Corporate Blog Writing Competition 2026<\/span>, organised with Fox & Mandal<\/span> as the Competition Sponsor, SCC Online<\/span> as the Exclusive Media Partner, and the Arbitration and Corporate Law Review (ACLR)<\/span> as the Official Publication Partner.<\/p>\n

The competition seeks to provide a platform for law students and young scholars to critically engage with contemporary developments in Corporate and Commercial Law<\/span> through analytical and well-researched writing. It aims to foster meaningful conversations at the intersection of law, policy, and society, while also refining participants’ research and writing abilities.<\/p>\n

In line with IDIA’s broader mission, the competition also seeks to support the cause of increasing access to legal education for underprivileged communities.<\/p>\n

Theme and Indicative Sub-Themes<\/p>\n

Participants are invited to critically engage with Contemporary Developments in Corporate and Commercial Law.<\/span><\/p>\n

The indicative sub-themes include:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Corporate Liability in the Digital Economy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Corporate Fraud, White-Collar Crime, and Regulatory Enforcement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Start-up Regulation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    Cross-Border Investments and International Commercial Law<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  6. \n

    FinTech, Digital Assets, and Financial Regulation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  7. \n

    Shareholder Rights and Minority Protection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The above sub-themes are indicative, and participants are free to explore any contemporary issue within the broader theme.<\/p>\n

    Eligibility and Submission Details<\/p>\n