1st Essay Writing Competition by Lawctopus on Independence Day [Open to All; No Participation Fees; Prizes Up to Rs. 25k; Publication in ISSN Journal]: Submit Essay by August 5!

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Details About the Essay Competition

Participants are invited to submit original essays on any contemporary legal issue that resonates with the spirit of Indian democracy and independence. The competition seeks to promote analytical writing, independent thought, and legal scholarship.

Selected essays will be published on Academike (ISSN: 2349-9796), which is an online law journal by Lawctopus. Our mission is to publish well-researched, well-written papers and articles. Participation in the competition makes it a great opportunity for young scholars to add a credible academic publication to their profiles.

Word Limit: 1200–2000 words (including endnotes)
Citation Style: Any standard citation method (preferably Bluebook or ILI)
Submission Format: Word Document
Co-authorship: Not Allowed

Eligibility

Open to all law students (UG/PG), research scholars, and young legal professionals across India.

Registration / Submission Procedure

No prior registration is required. Participants can directly submit their essays via the Google Form linked at the end of this post.

Fee Details

There is no registration, no submission, and no publication fee. Participation is completely free of cost.

Prizes (Total Worth ₹25,000)

1st Prize: ₹5000
2nd Prize: ₹3000
3rd Prize: ₹2000
LLS Course Discounts worth ₹15,000: Top performers will receive exclusive discount coupons for Lawctopus Law School (LLS) courses worth ₹15,000.
Certificates of Merit will be awarded to all selected essays published on Academike (ISSN: 2349-9796).

Deadlines/Important Dates

Submissions Begin: July 15, 2025
Last Date to Submit Essay: August 5, 2025
Declaration of Results: August 15, 2025 (Independence Day)

Contact Information

For any queries, feel free to write to us at: aditya.aryan@lawctopus.com