LEGAL WRITERS – WHO IS ELIGIBLE
1. Essay Writing Competitions
Recognizing winners, finalists, and commendation holders from national or institutional essay competitions focused on law, policy, or governance.
Examples:
Winning entries from Law Commission of India Essay Competition, National Human Rights Commission Essay Contest, NUJS Essay Writing Competition, or NALSAR Legal Writing Challenge.
Top essays selected in constitutional law, gender justice, or international law themes hosted by reputed universities or government institutions.
2. Research Paper Publications / Competitions
Featuring students or graduates whose research papers have been published or presented in reputed academic journals or conferences or winners / runner-ups of National / International Research Paper Writing Competitions.
Examples:
Publication in peer-reviewed or indexed journals such as LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research (LIJDLR), NLSIU Review, NLUJ Law Review, or Jindal Global Law Review.
Research papers accepted for academic symposiums, national seminars, or UGC-listed or Scopus Indexed journals.
Papers selected for law school research paper writing / research memo writing competitions or legal think-tank presentations.
3. Blog / Article / Legal Essay Writing Competitions
Including law students who’ve written impactful, analytical blogs or articles for credible legal platforms that contribute to public discourse or practical understanding of law and who have performed outstandingly well in National / International Blog / Article / Legal Essay Writing Competitions
Examples:
Performed outstandingly well in Article / Blog / Essay writing published on recognized legal platforms such as LawFoyer, Bar & Bench, SCC Online Blog, LiveLaw, or iPleaders.
Analytical or opinion-based pieces on emerging legal issues, judicial decisions, or policy reforms.
4. Recognitions & Awards
Highlighting those who’ve received formal acknowledgment for their writing or research contributions.
Examples:
Awards for Best Paper, Best Author, or Outstanding Legal Research in academic competitions.
Certificates of distinction or merit issued by universities or journals recognizing scholarly excellence.
Invited authors or student editors for university legal journals.
Eligibility Snapshot
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Who Can Apply | Law students (UG/PG) or recent graduates (within 2 years) |
| Proof Required | Certificate, publication link, or editorial acknowledgment |
| Platform Type | University journals, law reviews, reputed legal websites, or institutional events |
| Focus Areas | Legal analysis, policy research, constitutional law, human rights, corporate law, etc. |
