3rd NLUO-CLS Essay Writing Competition

ABOUT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY ODISHA

National Law University Odisha, Cuttack was established by Act 4 of 2008 by the Odisha State Legislature keeping in mind an enunciated vision of advancement of learning, teaching, research, diffusion of knowledge in the field of law and catering to the needs of society by developing the professional skills of those intending to take up the professions of Advocacy, Judicial Services, Legal services, and so on. National Law University, Odisha is committed to providing an atmosphere in which academic excellence is the foremost priority for students. Along the lines of this vision, NLUO has significantly catered to the needs of the research in various legal fields by paving way for various dedicated research centres and societies. Such endeavours enable students to pursue individual interests and take part in various literary and recreational activities throughout the academic year. 

ABOUT THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW SOCIETY

The Constitutional Law Society (CLS) is one of NLUO’s initiatives to promote study, research, and informed deliberation in constitutional law and allied subjects with a policy and application-oriented purpose. It was founded in 2018. Its mission is to facilitate discussions and research in constitutional law and related areas, focusing on practical applications. CLS NLUO provides a platform for intellectual discourse through rigorous scholarship, public lectures, seminars, independent research projects, conferences, and collaboration with like-minded individuals and institutions dedicated to constitutional studies.

COMPETITION THEME: Constitutional Rights: Citizenship Assurances and the Rights Beyond

SUB THEMES:

a.     Legal Citizenship v. Lived Belongingness

b.     Digital Citizenship and Data Privacy

c.     Birthright Privilege and Statelessness

d.     Electoral Roll Revision: An exercise in exclusion?

e.     OCI & POI Status and the National Sports Policy 2025

f.      Non-refoulment v. Deportation

g.     Basic Needs Approach: The Reach of Welfare Schemes

h.     Sovereignty v. Due Process: Expulsion of Immigrants

i.      Public Security and the Deprivation of Liberties

j.      Ethnic Cleansing: Within and Beyond Borders

For the other details, kindly refer to the Competition Brochure.

ELIGIBILITY:

We welcome participation from all undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing a degree in law.

IMPORTANT DATES:

1.     Call for Submissions: October 2, 2025

2.     Extended deadline for Registration: November 12, 2025

3.     Extended deadline for Submission: November 15, 2025

4.     Declaration of Results: December 10, 2025

REGISTRATION FEES AND PROCESS:

The registration fee is as follows for all participants:

·       Single Authorship: ₹ 200

·       Co-Authorship: ₹ 300

After payment, you are requested to register your participation here.

PRIZES:

The competition offers attractive prizes for the winners, runners-up, and second runners-up, including:

1.     Winners: ₹ 5,000 Cash Prize

2.     Runners Up: ₹ 3,000 Cash Prize

3.     Second Runners Up: ₹ 1,500 Cash Prize

The top three winning entries will also be eligible for publication in the NLUO-CLS Blog. Further, all participants will be given certificates.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact us:

·       Email: editorial.cls@nluo.ac.in

·       Phone: +91 85828 02714