IP and SDGs: Navigating the Intersection of Innovation, Creativity, and Global Welfare

Overview

The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR) at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) is organizing its ninth annual essay competition. This competition focuses on the intersection of Intellectual Property (IP) and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It aims to encourage students to explore how innovation and creativity can help achieve these goals and contribute to a better future.

Who Can Enter

  • Eligibility: The competition is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are currently enrolled in any recognized program at a university.

Submission Details

  • Deadline: All essays must be submitted by 11:59 PM IST on Monday, 30th September 2024.
  • Submission Method: Essays must be submitted through a Google Form provided by the organizers. No other methods of submission (e.g., email) are allowed.
  • File Formats: You need to submit your essay in two formats: .pdf and .doc/.docx.
  • Filename Format: When naming your file, follow this format: [Your Name]-[Co-Author’s Name (if applicable)]-[Title of Essay].pdf. For example, if Peter Parker is submitting an essay titled “The Jurisprudence of Overlapping Patents in the Multiverse” and has no co-author, the file name should be: PeterParker-TheJurisprudenceOfOverlappingPatentsInTheMultiverse.pdf.
  • Word Limit: Your essay should be no longer than 2500 words. This word count excludes the abstract, any diagrams or tables, footnotes, bibliography, and authorship declaration.

General Guidelines

  • Registration Fee: There is no fee to enter the competition.
  • Co-Authors: You are allowed to co-author the essay with one other person.
  • Citations: Ensure that all sources are properly cited using the OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) 4th edition format. Avoid plagiarism. If it is found that AI tools were used to write the essay, it will be rejected.
  • Anonymity: Your essay should not include any personal information or identifiers to keep the review process unbiased. This means your name and any other identifying details should not appear in the essay itself.
  • Originality: Essays should be original works. They should not have been published elsewhere or be under consideration for publication or another competition.

Formatting Guidelines

  • Font and Size:
  • Use Times New Roman or Garamond.
  • Main text: Font size 12.
  • Footnotes: Font size 10.
  • Spacing: Leave a one-line gap between paragraphs and headings.

Evaluation Criteria

Essays will be judged based on:

  • Knowledge and Understanding: Demonstration of a thorough understanding of the topic.
  • Use of Evidence: How well you use evidence to support your arguments.
  • Quality of Argumentation: The strength and clarity of your arguments.
  • Originality and Structure: How original your essay is and how well it is organized.
  • Writing Style: The overall quality and readability of your writing.
  • Persuasiveness: The ability of your essay to convince or stimulate thought in readers.

Prizes

  • First Prize: INR 10,000
  • Second Prize: INR 5,000
  • Third Prize: INR 3,000
    The decisions of the judges are final, and they will not engage in further correspondence about the results.

Click here to submit the Google Form

Contact Information

  • For Questions: If you have any questions, you should email cipr@nuals.ac.in.

Key Date

  • Submission Deadline: Ensure your essay is submitted by 30th September 2024. There is no registration process required before submitting the essay.

By following these guidelines carefully, you can ensure that your essay meets all the competition requirements and has a better chance of being successful. Good luck!

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NUJS National Disability Law Moot 2025 – India’s 1st Moot on Disability Rights

NUJS National Disability Law Moot 2025 – A Historic Step Toward Inclusive Legal Advocacy

The NUJS National Disability Law Moot 2025 is India’s first national-level moot court competition dedicated solely to the legal rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs). Organized by the prestigious West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata, this competition sets a new precedent in legal education by focusing exclusively on disability law.

With a history of hosting top-tier events such as the NUJS-HSF Moot, ADR Mediation Competition, and Para-Invicta, NUJS continues its tradition of promoting inclusivity and justice with this pioneering initiative.

What Is the NUJS National Disability Law Moot 2025 About?

This moot is designed to:

  • Encourage legal scholarship in disability law
  • Highlight critical themes like workplace discrimination, inclusive education, and accessibility
  • Create a national platform for future legal professionals to explore and argue real-world issues under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

The competition includes:

  • Memorial Qualification Round
  • Offline Oral Rounds at the WBNUJS campus in Kolkata
  • Researcher’s Test for qualifying teams

Key Dates and Deadlines

EventDate
Registration OpensMay 30, 2025
Clarification DeadlineJune 25, 2025
Registration ClosesJune 30, 2025
Memorial SubmissionJuly 12, 2025
Oral Round ShortlistJuly 21, 2025
Oral Rounds at WBNUJSAugust 21–24, 2025

Eligibility & Team Composition

  • Open to undergraduate law students in any Indian university
  • 2 to 3 members per team
  • Cross-college teams allowed
  • No cap on the number of teams per institution
  • Postgraduate students are not eligible

Awards & Recognition

The NUJS National Disability Law Moot 2025 offers extensive awards, including:

  • Winning, Runners-Up & Second Runners-Up Teams
  • Best Advocate (Prelims and Overall)
  • Best Memorials (Petitioner & Respondent)
  • Best Researcher & Runner-Up
  • Certificates for Semi- and Quarter-Finalists
  • Participation certificates for all teams

Registration Fees & Optional Accommodation

  • Memo Round Fee: ₹2,500/team
    • ₹2,100 for teams with at least one PwD participant
  • Oral Round Fee (for shortlisted teams): ₹2,000
  • Accommodation (optional): ₹5,500/team (August 21–24)

Payment Details:

  • Account Name: Student Juridical Association
  • Account No: 520101246976299
  • IFSC Code: UBIN0906638
  • Bank: Union Bank, NUJS Branch, Salt Lake, Kolkata

Registration Process

  1. Fill the official Google Form: https://forms.gle/sZHKXriWTy4EEfGL8
  2. Email the following to nationaldisabilitymoot@nujs.edu:
    • Names, Years, and Institutions of team members
    • College ID Cards
    • Payment screenshot

Contact Details

  • Email: nationaldisabilitymoot@nujs.edu
  • Chair: Kinjal Das – +91 75959 65675
  • Deputy Chairs:
    • Anushka Maji – +91 86174 78308
    • Saarthak Samadder – +91 94330 48880
  • Board of Directors:
    • Ritika Amlajiya – +91 80943 45186
    • Shubhankar Singha – +91 96797 30493

Final Words

The NUJS National Disability Law Moot 2025 is not just another moot—it’s a platform for change. By promoting awareness of the challenges faced by PwDs through legal debate, WBNUJS is nurturing future lawyers who will lead the way in accessibility and justice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of history. Register today and join us in Kolkata for a groundbreaking legal experience.


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International Seminar on Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Nyaya Sanhita, and Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 | MNLU Nagpur & Law Mantra Trust

The International Seminar on “Revolutionizing Criminal Law: Insights into Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023” will be conducted online on October 25th and 26th, 2024. This event is organized by Law Mantra Trust in association with Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, and Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur. The seminar aims to critically assess the transformative reforms in India’s criminal justice system introduced through these three legislative acts.

Key Focus:

  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Focuses on strengthening public safety, innovations in law enforcement, accountability, and surveillance laws.
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Seeks to modernize criminal procedures, improve legal protections, assist victims, and reform sentencing practices.
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Centers around evolving evidence laws, including digital evidence, forensic advancements, and witness protection.

Call for Papers:

Professors, judges, advocates, and research scholars are invited to submit abstracts and papers related to the above themes. Selected papers will be published in an edited volume with an ISBN.

Important Dates:

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: October 3rd, 2024
  • Abstract Selection Notification: October 7th, 2024
  • Registration Deadline: October 17th, 2024
  • Draft Paper Submission: October 21st, 2024
  • Seminar Dates: October 25th-26th, 2024
  • Final Paper Submission: November 28th, 2024

Registration Fees:

  • Students: Rs 1000
  • Faculty/Professionals/Research Scholars: Rs 1500

Contact Information:

For further details and to register, visit the Registration Link.

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