GNLU 2024 Essay Competition on Law & Economics: Call for Submissions
The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is excited to announce the 7th GNLU Essay Competition on Law & Economics for 2024, focusing on the theme of Judgment Analysis. This is a fantastic opportunity for students and researchers to explore the intersection of law and economics through in-depth analysis of legal judgments.
Participants are invited to submit manuscripts that critically assess judgments in any area of law, including but not limited to property law, contract law, tort law, competition law, and international law. Essays can either analyze a specific judgment in detail or explore the economic principles underlying multiple rulings.
Eligibility Criteria
This competition welcomes a diverse range of participants, including:
- Students and research scholars pursuing M.A., M.Phil, or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Studies, and related fields.
- Law students enrolled in five-year or three-year LLB programs.
- LLM students (one-year or two-year programs).
- Academics and professionals working in the interdisciplinary fields of law and economics.
Submission Details
Interested candidates should submit their essays in MS Word format through the provided Google form by December 13, 2024. Each submission must include two versions of the essay—one with author details and one without. The manuscript should be between 5,500 and 7,000 words (excluding footnotes) and adhere to specific formatting guidelines, including Times New Roman font and Bluebook citation style.
Prizes and Recognition
The competition offers attractive cash prizes: ₹11,000 for the best essay, ₹8,000 for the second-best, and ₹6,000 for the third-best. Additionally, ten deserving essays will receive consolation prizes of ₹5,000 each, and winners will have their work published in the GNLU Journal of Law and Economics.
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your analytical skills and contribute to the field of law and economics. Prepare your entries and submit them before the deadline!
