National Article Writing Competition, 2025 | CLAP-NUSRL | 14th December, 2025
LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK
20 Nov 2025 2:16 PM IST
The Centre for Legal Aid Programme (CLAP) at NUSRL has annouced the National Article Writing Competition, 2025, scheduled for 14th December. This event invites participation from undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at recognized universities across India, providing an opportunity to showcase insightful writing and engage with contemporary legal issues.
The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, established in 2010, as the 14 National Law University of India is a permier law university of the State of Jharkhand dedicated to legal research and education. The university has been recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) in September 2011 u/s 22, u/s 12B in the year 2018 of the UGC ACT of 1956 and Bar Council of India (BCI).
The Centre for Legal Aid Programme (CLAP) is an integral centre of learning at National University of Study and Research (NUSRL), Ranchi, recognized by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India under its Pro Bono Club Scheme and it is also affiliated with JHALSA and DLSA, Ranchi Over the years CLAP has collaborated with local NGOs, undertaken prison visits, conducting speed mentoring sessions, and organized legal aid courses, and national level seminars, among other activities. CLAP reflects the mission of NUSRL to create socially responsible lawyers and strengthens legal movement in Jharkhand and beyond. With a strong commitment to human rights, equality, and social justice, the Centre strives to make the legal system more inclusive and responsive to the needs of all.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in any recognised university or institution.
Theme
“Unveiling the Shadows: Reassessing Legal Safeguards Against Social Injustices”
A nation's commitment to justice is assessed by its proactive protection of the vulnerable, rather than solely by its codified laws. Despite India's robust legal protections, a significant disparity exists between legislative assurances and actual experiences, often characterised by the unavailability of legal assistance. A right lacks of significance if an individual is unable to access the justice system for its enforcement, permitting social injustices to flourish in obscurity. The theme serves as a prompt to stimulate a critical discourse on the interaction between law, enforcement, and the vital role of legal aid.
Sub Themes
1. Challenges in Enforcing the Prohibition of Dowry
2. The Restraint of Child Marriage: Navigating Conflicts with Personal Laws
3. Preventing Identity-Based Atrocities: Assessing the Efficacy of Special Protections
4. Effectiveness of Civil Remedies for Domestic Violence
5. Acid Attacks: Legal Reforms and Victim Compensation
6. 'Honour' Killings: Gaps in the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Note: Authors are free to write on any aspect of these themes or on interplay of different themes. They must select a specific aspect of the broader theme(s) selected, to focus on for a more in-depth analysis.
Prizes
Prize to be awarded to Top 3 Submissions
Rs.5000-1st Prize
Rs.3000-2nd Prize
Rs.2000-3rd Prize
The Top 3 submissions will be awarded in the Online workshop. Winning team/individual will be honoured with the opportunity to present their article during this workshop.
Honourable mention for 5 other teams.
All winning and selected articles will be considered for publication.
Formatting Guidelines
Body: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, 1.5 Line Spacing. Footnotes: Times New Roman, Font Size 10, Single Line Spacing.
Submission Guidelines
1. All submissions must be accompanied by an abstract of preferably 100– 150 words, and at no time more than 200 words, briefly explaining the crux of the submission/the research question/focus of commentary or analysis and if possible, the structure of the submission. 2. Word Limit: 1500-2000 words (exclusive of footnotes).
3. Citation Style: OSCOLA, 4th Edition.
4. Co-authorship of up to 2 authors is permitted.
5. The essay must be submitted in Microsoft Word Document format (.doc/.docx) only.
6. The participants must refrain from including their names or any information hinting at their identity. The article must not disclose the identity of the participant(s) in any way, failing which, the entry shall be disqualified. All the information about the authors should be included in the registration form, separate from the article.
Registration and Submission Deadline
Registration Deadline: 23rd November, 2025
Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM, 14 December 2025
Registration Fees
Single Author: ₹150
Co-Authorhip: ₹250
Note: The co-authorship fee is a single, combined payment for the entire team.
Registration Process
Submission Procedure
Submission Email: clap@nusrlranchi.ac.in
Contact Information
Aman Ayush (Convenor- CLAP) - +91 78570 25658
Eylah Singh (Convenor-CLAP) - +91 99710 78025
Nagri, P.O Bukru, Kanke-Pithoria Road, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834006