Virendra Agrawal & Co., in collaboration with the Government Law College Model United Nations Society, proudly presents the 5th Freedom Fighter Late Shri Prem Nidhi Agrawal Memorial Essay Competition. This joint initiative seeks to honour the legacy of the revered freedom fighter while continuing the annual partnership between both institutions.
Selection Process
The competition follows a two-stage selection process. In the first stage, a panel of distinguished lawyers and advocates, known for their expertise and experience, will carefully review and shortlist ten standout essays from the submissions. These shortlisted essays will then proceed to the second stage, where a sitting justice of the Bombay High Court will undertake a detailed examination. This final evaluation will determine the top three winners.
The essays will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Content Writing Style Language & Grammar Flow/Presentation Novelty
Each criterion will carry equal weight in the assessment.
About the Competition
The competition provides participants a platform to showcase their analytical skills and delve into thought-provoking discussions on some of India’s most pressing challenges. Participants are encouraged to submit articles addressing contemporary issues, offering well-researched perspectives and proposing innovative solutions. This year’s theme, “India’s Unity and Diversity: A Social Construct or an Enduring Truth?” invites entrants to explore and critically analyze the complexities of the nation’s unity and diversity.
Theme
India’s Unity and Diversity: A Social Construct or an Enduring Truth?
Guidelines
Word Limit: 2500 Words [Excluding an abstract of not more than 300 words]. 2. Citation Style: Harvard Bluebook 20th Edition. Refer to the link below for citation formats: www.scconline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20th-Harvard-bluebook.pdfCo-authorship of up to two authors is allowed.Zero plagiarism policy. The Essays are to be submitted only in “word” format. Refer to the link below for a sample essay: [Click here to view]
Prizes
Winning Essay: Cash Prize of Rs. 6,000/- along with a Trophy, certificate of merit and publication of the essay in the GLC MUN 2025 Souvenir. Second: Cash Prize of Rs. 4,000/- along with a Trophy and certificate of merit. Third: Cash Prize of Rs. 2,000/- along with a Trophy and certificate of merit. All participants shall receive e-certificates for their participation.
Deadline
The deadline for essay submissions is 15th January, 2025.
Submission Link
Applications should be submitted through the following:
Contact
If there are any further queries, kindly reach out to us at researchmunsoc@gmail.com or contact us at:
Khushi Guha (USG Research): +91-7700002540Nishtha Bisht (USG Research): +91 8928266481
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