Essay Writing Competition by International Law Club, Amity Law School Chhattisgarh

International Law Club at Amity Law School, Amity University Chhattisgarh is organising an Essay Writing Competition on various themes relating to International Law.

About Amity University Chhattisgarh

Amity University Raipur has been established with a vision to contribute to nation-building through education by developing industry-ready graduates who are technically focused, socially sensitive and ethically sound. The university follows the core philosophy of achieving academic excellence through industry integration, internalization, and research. The teaching and learning method adopted by the university includes both traditional and contemporary techniques.

About Amity Law School

Amity Law School, Amity University Chhattisgarh is affiliated to the Bar Council of India, is one of the premier institutions of Central India with an objective of evolving and disseminating comprehensive legal education based on research and innovation. It has holistic approach towards interdisciplinary legal education and to promote ethical values and foster the rule of law and to promote legal awareness in the society.

About the Competition

The competition is open to all students, providing an opportunity to engage with these vital topics while enhancing their writing and analytical skills. Participants will be tasked with examining the impact of international law on the below mentioned groups and exploring ways in which these frameworks can be strengthened to promote equity and justice.

In addition to fostering a deeper understanding of international law, this competition aims to encourage creativity and original thought among students. Winning essays will receive recognition and prizes, further motivating participants to contribute their insights on these significant issues.

Themes

The competition would focus on themes such as:

• Women & International Law
• ⁠Children & International Law
• ⁠Environment & International Law
• ⁠Indigenous people & International Law
• ⁠Disability & International Law

For the subthemes, kindly refer to the brochure at the end.

Eligibility

Students, research scholars/ faculty/ academicians, and professionals.

Mode

Online

General Guidelines

• Selection of a relevant topic - The participants must choose relevant topics provided in the list or topics which are associated with the given criteria.
• Framing of Title- Participants must provide a research title for their essay and the research should highlight the relevant laws.
• Organised Structure- The essay must follow a structured format with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion and must have a clear language.
• Logical Flow - Participants should ensure that paragraphs transition smoothly from one to another. Each body of the paragraph should relate to the theme and maintain coherence throughout.
• Clarity and Precision - Participants must use clear and concise language. Avoid jargon and overly complex sentences.
• The essay must be written only in English language.
• The use of pictures and graphics are not permitted.
• Any offensive language used in the essay would result in disqualification of the entire essay.
• The essay must contain a word count ranging from 3000 to 3500 words.
• The text font throughout all section of essay except for the title must be Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing. Footnote should be in Times New Roman, size 10, with single spacing. It is mandatory for the participants to cite the authorities. Footnotes should follow the format of ‘20th Edition of the Bluebook’ throughout the essay.
• Original works are encouraged, originality will be checked as per UCG guidelines.
• Participants must adhere to the guidelines; no late submissions are permissible.

Submission Guidelines

• Participants need to submit the essay by attaching the word document in the google form only. No other modes of submission are allowed.
• Submission will be open from the 16th of October 2024 to the 10th of November 2024.
• The result will be declared on the 15th of November 2024.
• Submission link: [Click here to Submit]

Prizes

• An E-certificate of participation will be provided to all the participants.
• Participants will be awarded a certificate of participation and the Certificate of merits will be provided to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd along with cash price of 500, 300 and 100 respectively.

Downloads

Brochure: [Click here to view]

Contact

For more information or queries, please contact us through email at amityilcseminar@gmail.com.

Student coordinators

• Nishtha Vallecha: 7000886192
• Rashmi Boerwanshi: 6260131942

Important Links

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