Online National Essay Writing Competition | Jagran Lakecity University

About the Competition

Jagran Lakecity University – Centre for International Commercial Arbitration & Alternate Dispute Redressal in association with GRO Global is organizing an Online National Level Essay Writing Competition.

Eligibility

1. The competition is open for all the law students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate courses from any recognized university/college across the globe.
2. Only one submission per author will be accepted. Multiple or incomplete submission will lead to disqualification.
3. The Essays can be written by a maximum number of 2 Co-authors.

Theme

The theme of the Essay Competition is “Changing Landscape of Mediation”.

Registration Fee

Registration Fee: 500 INR.

The registration is to be done by filling the form available in the brochure.

Brochure Click here

Submission Guidelines

1. The title of the essay should be followed by the Name of the student(s), Name of the University/ Institution and E-mail address.
2. The essay should be typed in MS Word format preferably 2007 or 2010. The essay must be in a single-column layout with margins justified on both sides.
3. The length of the essay should not be more than 3,500 words (including footnotes).
4. The sub-heading should be in Font size 12, Bold, Times New Roman and Center aligned.
5. The main text should be in Font size 12, Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing and Justified.
6. All references must be in the form of foot-notes with Font size 10 single spacing.
7. For citation Bluebook style – 20th Edition should be followed.
8. Co-authorship up to a maximum of two authors is permitted
9. Participants not adhering to the word limit will be marked negatively.
10. The Essays are strictly meant to be an original work of authors/co-authors. Plagiarized essays will be disqualified.
11. Submissions must be made in .doc/.docx format only.
12. In addition to sending the essay as an attachment, you must include your name, mailing address, and the university or school that you’re enrolled in.
13. All submission of essays shall be made in soft copies to apoorva.dixit@jlu.edu.in and the subject of the mail should be “Essay writing competition”.

Important Dates

1. Last date of registration: 10^th April 2020
2. Last date for receiving the submission: 20^th April 2020
3. Declaration of results (tentative): 20^th May 2020

The Jury for the Competition

1. Ms. Kimberly Schreiber- Global Ambassador, President, Founder GRO Global
2. Mr. David Adams-Co-founder Training Resolved, LLC
3. Mr. Cezary Rogula- Lawyer, mediator, Vice President, Mediation Center Supreme Bar Council, Poland

Prizes

1. 1^st Prize Rs. 7,500 and Certificate and Books Worth Rs 3000
2. 2^nd Prize Rs. 5,000 and Certificate and Books Worth Rs 3000
3. 3^rd Prize Rs. 2,500 and Certificate and Books Worth Rs 3000

3 Consolation Prizes – Rs. 1,000 and Certificate and Books Worth Rs 3000

University would issue participation certificates to all the participants.

Contact – Jagran Lakecity University

Coordinators

Dr. Apoorva Dixit (Assistant Professor, School of Law, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal)

• Email: apoorva.dixit@jlu.edu.in
• +91-98930 88822

Ms. Saumya Shaji (Assistant Professor, School of Law, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal)

• Email: saumya.shaji@jlu.edu.in
• +91-96629 66992

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