About CNLU
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) was founded under the Bihar Act No. 24 of 2006 by the Government of Bihar and is listed under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the U.G.C. Act, 1956. The university was incepted with the noble aim of benefiting society by offering quality legal education and promoting legal awareness. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and is accredited by the NAAC.
About the Event
The second CLE-CNLU National Essay Writing Competition, 2025 serves as a platform for participants to demonstrate their research and writing skills while engaging in scholarly discourse on contemporary issues relating to Law and Economics. The event aims to foster intellectual growth, promote research, and encourage critical thinking among the participants in the field of economic analysis of law.
The competition is open to all the UG and PG students of recognized law schools/ universities and colleges, providing an opportunity to contribute to law and economics scholarship. This event provides participants a valuable opportunity to contribute to the legal discourse and gain visibility for their work. The program aims to introduce aspiring legal scholars to the dynamic intersection of law and economics, fostering curiosity and active engagement among students in this multifaceted field.
Theme
“Tariffs, Retaliation, and Rule of Law: Rethinking Trade Conflicts Economically”.
Submission Guidelines
- The language/ medium of the essay shall be English.
- Co-authorship up to max. two authors is allowed. One person can submit only one essay.
- Soft copies of manuscripts are to be uploaded in MS Word and PDF format through the google form provided post registration via E-mail.
- The name of the file should be saved in the name of the author/ authors.
- Submissions are to be made in the form of MS Word (2003 & above) and pdf.
- Manuscript word limit: 3500-5000 (excluding footnotes)
- The body of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman, size 12 and line spacing 1.5. Headings should be size 14. All text should be justified, with a margin spacing of 1” on all sides.
- The contributors’ names should not be mentioned on the manuscript.
- The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, size 10 and line spacing of 1. The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (20th ed.) should be followed for footnoting.
- The authors may include tables and diagrams, which should be numbered consecutively and included in the text. Source must be mentioned below the table.
- The manuscript should be error free, original and plagiarism free, with a maximum of 10% similarity allowed.
- Essays will also be checked for AI-generated content as use of AI is strictly prohibited.Submissions exceeding maximum AI limit provided in the submission guidelines will not receive Certificate of Participation.
How to Submit?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Fee
- Single Authorship: INR 500/-
- Co-Authorship/ Two-Authors: INR 800/-
Account details
ACCOUNT HOLDER NAME: CHANAKYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 40831092400
IFSC CODE: SBIN0015996
BANK NAME: STATE BANK OF INDIA
BRANCH: CNLU Branch, Mithapur, Patna
BRANCH CODE:15996
TYPE: SAVING
MICR CODE: 800002539
VPA: CNLU40831092400@sbi
Important dates
- Release of Brochure & Commencement of Registration: August 7, 2025
- Last Date for Registration: August 28, 2025
- Last Date for Submission: September 10, 2025
- Date for Declaration of Results: October 12, 2025
Contact
For any queries, please contact: cle@cnlu.ac.in
Click here to register.
