8th Edition Policy Debate 2023: The Policy Review by Government Law College, Mumbai: Register by Sept 24

About Government Law College, Mumbai

The Government Law College, Mumbai, India, founded in 1855, is one of the oldest law schools in Asia. The college, affiliated to the University of Mumbai, is run by the Government of Maharashtra

About the Policy Debate

The Policy Debate is the flagship panel discussion of the Debating and Literary Society of Government Law College, Mumbai where topics of contemporary relevance are fiercely debated and discussed by
field experts.

About the Opportunity

To further academic discourse on the subject, a policy review is also organized by the Debating and
Literary Society. The review involves submissions from students, academicians, and lawyers from across the country on the same subject as the Policy Debate and serves as a great opportunity to expand the scholarship and literary discourse on the topic.

Theme

UCC: Search for Unity in a Diverse India

Sub-Themes

• UCC: A Question of Identity for the Tribal Communities
• Personal Laws Across Borders: A Comparative Analysis
• UCC: Boost or Roadblock to Women’s Rights
• Goa’s Civil Code: Exemplary or Irreplicable
• UCC: The Question of Inclusion for Sexual and Gender Minorities

Eligibility

All undergrad students across various fields.

General Guidelines

• Submissions for Policy Review should not exceed the word limit of 1500 words (inclusive of endnotes).
• Co-authorship of a total of two authors is permitted.
• All submissions must be in the Word (.docx/.doc) format, along with the following
  guidelines.
• Font – Times New Roman, Size 12
• Page Border – 1 inch on all sides.
• Citation – All sources must be appropriately cited by using hyperlinks. Wherever hyperlinks are not available, endnotes can be used by conforming to the MLA citation method.
• Plagiarism above 15% will not be condoned.

How to Register?

• Interested applicants may register through the link provided at the end of the post.
• Note: All the teams will receive the submission link along with a team code posts their successful registration
• Registration Fees: Rs. 150/-
• Account Details:
  • Account number: 319502010042273
  • Bank Name: Union Bank of India
  • Branch: Veer Nariman Road, Mumbai
  • IFSC code: UBIN0531952

Awards & Certificates

• 1st Prize: Rs. 5000/-
• 2nd Prize: Rs. 3000/-
• 3rd Prize: Rs. 2000/-
• And a participation certificate will be given to all

Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: September 24, 2023
• Submission Deadline: September 30, 2023

Contact Information

If you require any further information or assistance with respect to this competition, you may email us at debsoc@glcmumbai.com, or contact them at:

• Deepankar Gaikwad: 7057132150
• Devi Menon: 9930601366

Click here to register.

Click here to download the brochure.