The Centre for Advanced Legal Studies, Training and Research (CALSTAR) at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai, is hosting its National Blog Writing Competition on corporate, financial, and economic laws. The initiative aims to foster analytical writing and scholarly engagement with contemporary legal and regulatory developments.
Eligibility
The competition is open to:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Research scholars
- Academicians and legal professionals
Broad Themes
Submissions may focus on any contemporary topic under the following areas:
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Banking Laws
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Competition Law
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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
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Taxation Laws
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White Collar Crimes
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law
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Securities and Capital Markets Law
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Trade Law
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Contemporary Corporate & Financial Issues
Submission & Formatting Guidelines
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Word Count: 1,200 to 2,000 words (preferred).
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Authorship: Single authorship or co-authorship of up to 2 authors.
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Citations: Primary references must be provided via hyperlinks embedded in keywords. Where links are unavailable, OSCOLA (4th Edition) footnotes/endnotes may be used.
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Originality: Maximum permissible similarity index is 15%. AI-generated content must be below 10%.
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Approach: Analytical, well-reasoned, and solution-oriented writing is strongly encouraged.
Prizes & Incentives
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Winner: ₹5,000 Cash Prize + Internship Opportunity at a reputed firm.
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Second Prize: ₹3,000 Cash Prize.
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Third Prize: ₹2,000 Cash Prize.
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Additional Opportunity: Top performers may be considered for internship opportunities based on submission quality.
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Workshops: Registered participants gain access to a foundational workshop on academic blog writing. Top authors will receive an advanced session on legal research, drafting, and policy writing at no additional charge.
Key Dates & Registration Fees
| Detail | Timeline / Fee |
| Registration Deadline |
September 25, 2026
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| Submission Deadline |
October 5, 2026
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| Declaration of Results |
October 30, 2026
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| Single Authorship Fee |
₹300
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| Co-Authorship Fee |
₹500
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Contact Details
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Email: calstar@mnlumumbai.edu.in
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Event Coordinator: Om Chandak (+91 74107 18040)
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Event Heads: Rashi Nayak (+91 78220 76753) | Radhika Agrawal (+91 73853 50195)