ABOUT THE ORGANISER / COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY
The Centre for Consumer Law Research & Practice at National Law University, Jodhpur focuses on advancing research and academic engagement in consumer law. It promotes interdisciplinary understanding of consumer rights, consumer justice, and evolving challenges in areas such as digital ecosystems, data governance, and platform regulation.
DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT / OPPORTUNITY
The 1st NLUJ-CCLRP National Essay Writing Competition, 2026 is being organized to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day (15th March 2026). The competition aims to promote research, critical thinking, and scholarly writing among students on contemporary issues in consumer law.
Broad Theme: “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”
Indicative Topics Include:
- Consumer Awareness and Education
- Consumer Rights in the Digital Age
- Dark Patterns in E-Commerce
- AI Driven Consumer Harm
- Data Privacy as a Consumer Right
- Misleading Advertising
- Consumer Protection in Healthcare
- Greenwashing and its Regulation in India
- Platform Accountability in Online Marketplaces
- Consumer Dispute Redressal in the Age of AI
Participants may also choose any topic within the broader theme of consumer protection.
WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE
- Students pursuing a 3-year or 5-year law degree course are eligible to participate.
MODE OF THE EVENT
Not explicitly mentioned (Essay competition conducted via online submission).
LOCATION & VENUE
National Law University, Jodhpur, India
REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE
- Registration via payment link: https://erp.nlujodhpur.ac.in/register2.0.html
- Submission through email: cclrp@nlujodhpur.ac.in
Submission Requirements:
- Essay must be in English (.doc/.docx format)
- Word limit: 2500–3000 words (excluding footnotes)
- Abstract: Maximum 250 words
- Citation Style: Bluebook (21st Edition)
- Plagiarism limit: 10% (Turnitin checked)
- Individual or co-authored (max 2 authors)
FEE DETAILS
- ₹250 (Single author)
- ₹500 (Co-authored entry)
- Fee is non-refundable
PRIZES
- 1st Prize: ₹4000 + Certificate of Merit
- 2nd Prize: ₹3000 + Certificate of Merit
- 3rd Prize: ₹2000 + Certificate of Merit
- All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation
DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES
- Announcement: 15th March 2026
- Submission Deadline: 15th April 2026
- Result Declaration: 30th April 2026
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: cclrp@nlujodhpur.ac.in
OFFICIAL LINK / BROCHURE
The details are based on the official brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QHrnsvnOGd9SSdJeZxBgzuMXurqfpbAE/view?usp=sharing
