About Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur
Symbiosis International (Deemed University), being home to novel and harmonious learning has laid down a legacy of success with its hard work and modesty since the years of its inception.
About the Event
Research and Publication Cell with its sincere efforts to lead the way of excellence in the field of research, on behalf of Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur announces the National essay writing competition on the topic “Law, Society, and Mental Health: Issues and Challenges”.
The aim of this event is to bring about awareness of mental health issues and reduce the stigma surrounding mental ailments.
This competition is an opportunity to reflect upon our prejudices, health priorities, and the intersection of law and societal values.
Topic
Law, Society, and Mental Health: Issues and Challenges.
Themes
- Intimate partner violence and mental health
- Effects of Covid-19 on mental health
- Analysis of National and international suicide prevention policies
- Mental health in children and adolescents
- Mental health and psycho-social services in war-affected regions.
- Economic, social and cultural rights of persons with mental illness. (Note: The themes are not exhaustive and participants are allowed to use other themes considering the topic of the essay competition).
Submission Guidelines
- The Competition is open to all Undergraduates students, in any stream, enrolled in any recognised Institution/University in India.
- The participants must submit an attested copy of their student’s Identity Card/bonafide certificate along with the essay.
- The essay must be submitted in English language only and must be in Microsoft Word Format(.doc/.docx).
- Only one submission per author is permitted. Co-authorship is permitted to a maximum of two authors per essay.
- All entries should include a cover page specifying name of the author, institutional affiliation, course and year of study, e-mail address and contact number.
- Any identifying information should not be mentioned anywhere in the text of the essay and violation the same shall lead to immediate disqualification.
- Plagiarism of any nature will attract immediate disqualification.
- The suggested word limit for the article is 3500 words inclusive of citations.
- Every essay must have a title and an abstract. (Abstract – 350 words, excluding the word count of Essay)
- The essay must not exceed with 12% of Plagiarism.
- Abstract and the Essay should be sent in one doc/docx file.
Formatting Guidelines
- The essay should be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size-12, Line Spacing-1.5, and justified.
- The footnotes must be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size-10 and Line Spacing-1.
- The margins should be 1 inch or 2.54 cm on all sides.
- Every citation must follow the Harvard Bluebook, 20th Edition.
How to Submit?
The essay must be sent by email only to researchandpublication@slsnagpur.edu.in with the subject ‘Submission for The SLS NAGPUR Essay Writing Competition’.
Registration Fees
- Rs. 100/-
- Bank Details:
- Name- SYMBIOSIS LAW SCHOOL, NAGPUR; Bank Name – Bank of India; A/c No.- 8754 1021 0000 011; IFSC Code- BKID0008754; Branch – Kalamna, Nagpur; Account Type- Saving A/c
Prizes
- 1st prize – Rs. 5000
- 2nd prize – Rs. 3000
- 3rd prize – Rs. 2000
- A Certificate of Merit shall be e-mailed to the top three entries.
- A certificate of participation shall be e-mailed to all the contestants whose essays are shortlisted.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline – 10th March 2023 by 11:59 PM.
- Declaration of Results: 20th April 2023
Contact Information
In case of any queries, please contact sayaleesurjuse@slsnagpur.edu.in
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