1st NLUJ CELP Online Essay Writing Competition

The Centre for Economics, Law and Public Policy (CELP) at National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) is pleased to announce the 1st NLUJ CELP Online Essay Writing Competition, 2025, organized in collaboration with Erudite Legal.

NLUJ is one of India’s premier law schools, situated in the culturally rich city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Since its inception in 1999, the University has established itself as a hub of academic excellence, attracting a diverse student body from across the nation and producing lawyers of high professional and academic standards.

Erudite Legal, a distinguished law firm, is known for its comprehensive legal solutions across sectors. The firm advises PSUs, government ministries, and leading banking institutions while maintaining a strong litigation and regulatory practice.

Details about the Event
The essay competition is CELP’s flagship initiative aimed at encouraging original, interdisciplinary perspectives on law, economics, and public policy. The 2025 edition invites submissions on the central theme: “Viksit Bharat 2047: Envisioning India’s Journey to Development.” Essays should reflect critical insights into how legal and institutional reforms can catalyse inclusive and innovation-led growth.

Suggested Sub-Themes include (but are not limited to):

• Justice Delayed, Development Denied: Legal System Reforms

• Technology and Access to Justice

• Tapping the Demographic Dividend

• Women’s Empowerment through Inclusion and Reform

• Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability

• Public Health and Development

• Startups and the Innovation Ecosystem

• Law and Sustainability

• Digital Governance

• Empowering Villages for Growth

Participants may also choose other relevant topics aligned with the central theme.

Who is it for / Eligibility
Submissions are invited from students enrolled in:

1. Five-year or Three-year LL.B. programs

2. One-year or Two-year LL.M. programs

3. Any undergraduate or postgraduate degree in law or social sciences from a recognized Indian university

Location
India – National Law University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (Online Event)

Registration / Submission Procedure

• Step 1: Pay the registration fee at: https://nlujodhpur.ac.in/nlu-fees/

• Step 2: Fill the registration form: Google Form Link

• Step 3: Submit your manuscript via email to: celp.nlujodhpur@gmail.com
  The file must be named after the author/co-authors.

Fee Details

• Single Author: ₹250

• Co-Authored (2 authors): ₹400
  Note: The registration fee is non-refundable.

Submission Guidelines

• Word limit: 5000–7000 (exclusive of footnotes)

• First page: Title + 200-word abstract

• Second page: Table of contents

• Formatting: Garamond, Font size 12, 1.5 spacing; Footnotes: Garamond, Font size 10, 1 spacing

• Anonymity must be maintained – no personal or institutional identifiers in the manuscript

• Plagiarism limit: 20% max; violation leads to disqualification
  Please refer to the brochure for full submission guidelines 

Prizes

• 1st Prize: ₹11,000 + Certificate of Merit

• 2nd Prize: ₹8,000 + Certificate of Merit

• 3rd Prize: ₹6,000 + Certificate of Merit

• All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation

• Select entries will be published in an edited volume by a reputed publisher

Deadlines / Important Dates

• Last Date for Registration: June 22, 2025

• Last Date for Submission: August 22, 2025

• Declaration of Results: September 22, 2025

Contact Information
For queries, please email: celp.nlujodhpur@gmail.com
Student Coordinators:

• Shivi Sharma: +91 93526 66184

• Thejas Velaga: +91 73384 18006

Official Links & Brochure

• Registration Fee Payment: nlujodhpur.ac.in/nlu-fees

• Registration Form: Google Form

• Official Brochure attached

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation!

Thank you,

Dr. Chitra Saruparia

Director,  Centre for Economics, Law and Public Policy
National Law University, Jodhpur