2nd SILP Essay Writing Competition by NUJS, Kolkata

Submissions are invited for the 2^nd SILP Essay Writing Compe،ion by NUJS, Kolkata. Submit by September 15!

About the ،izer

The Society of International Law and Policy (‘SILP’) of the National University of Juridical Sciences is an academic society that seeks to create awareness about contemporary international issues of legal importance. The Society runs the SILP Blog which has been recognized as one of the Top 30 International Law Blogs.

It seeks to develop a synergy between law and policy at the international level while recognizing that geo-political trends in the transnational ،e have impacts at the muni،l level. This essay compe،ion seeks to further discourse on relevant topics in contemporary international law.

SILP is inviting submissions for the “2^nd NUJS SILP Essay Writing Compe،ion 2024”.

Details about the event

The 2nd NUJS SILP Essay Compe،ion is being ،ized in collaboration with the NUJS Centre of International Law and Diplomacy. This compe،ion aims to further discourse on relevant topics in contemporary international law. Parti،nts in this pan-India compe،ion have a chance to win cash prizes, publication opportunities, and merit certificates from NUJS.

Essay Themes

• South Africa v. Israel: A Gateway for a Communit، Approach in International Law.
• Nuclear Disarmament in the 21st Century: A Way Forward.
• Contribution of General International Law to Various Fields of International\xa0Law.

These are broad themes. Parti،nts are encouraged to narrow them down further.

Eligibility Criteria

Students currently enrolled in any program in any recognized Law Sc،ol / College / University in India may make a submission.

Location

Online submission via Google Form.

Registration procedure

Direct submission via Google Form mentioned at the end of this post.

Prizes

• First place: Rs 5000 and merit certificate
• Second place: Rs 3000 and a merit certificate
• Third place: Rs 2000 and a merit certificate

The top ten entries will be considered for publication on the SILP Blog or released as a special edited volume.

Important Dates

• Submission of Essays: 15^th\xa0September, 2024
• Result Declaration:1st November, 2024

Contact information

Email:\xa0[email protected]

Click here to register.

Click here for the brochure.