Centre for Research in Environmental Law (CREL) in collaboration with the Centre for Constitutional Law at Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur is organising its 1st National Environmental Law PIL Drafting Competition 2024.
About the University
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, established in 2018 by the Madhya Pradesh National University Act, is dedicated to advancing legal education and research. DNLU emphasizes advocacy skills and professional ethics through practical learning methods. The university hosts various centers, including the Centre for Research in Environmental Law (CREL) and the Centre for Constitutional Law (CCL), fostering legal scholarship and policy research.
About the Competition
The 1st National PIL Drafting Competition, 2024, is a prestigious national-level competition organized by CREL and CCL at DNLU. The competition focuses on Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Drafting related to Environmental and Constitutional Law. It aims to enhance participants’ drafting skills and provide exposure to legal advocacy in public interest matters.
Theme
The drafting has to be prepared on a factual proposition based on Environmental and Constitutional Law to be released on 10th October 2024.
Who can Submit
The competition is open to all law students from recognized law schools, faculties, and universities across India. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to participate.
How to Submit
Participants must submit their PIL drafts through the official submission link provided upon final registration. Submissions should follow the specified guidelines and be uploaded in MS Word and PDF formats.
Submission Categories
Single Authorship: One student per team Co-Authorship: A team of two students
Submission Link
Submission Guidelines
Language: English (UK/India). Format: Font: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing. Citation: Harvard Bluebook (20th edition). Document Structure: Cover Page Table of Contents Table of Abbreviations Index of Authorities Statement of Jurisdiction Statement of Facts Issues Raised Summary of Arguments Arguments Advanced Prayer Annexure and Exhibits File Format: MS Word and PDF files.
Registration Fee
For Non-DNLU Students
Single Authorship: ₹500/- Co-Authorship: ₹800/-
For DNLU Students
Single Authorship: ₹250/- Co-Authorship: ₹400/-
Account Details for Payment
Account Name: Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur Account No.: 50100532304180 IFSC Code: HDFC0000224 Branch: Gol Bazar, Jabalpur
General Instructions
Submissions must be original and unpublished. Teams must ensure strict adherence to submission guidelines; penalties will be imposed for non-compliance. Late submissions will incur a deduction of 2 marks. The decision of the organizing committee shall be final in all matters of dispute.
Downloads
Brochure: [Click here to view]
Contact
Email: crel@mpdnlu.ac.in.
Convenor (CREL): Priyanshi Jain – +91 9691304505 Co-Convenor (CREL): Shivam Singh – +91 93151 71731
Important Links
Law Library: Notes and Study Material for LLB, LLM, Judiciary, and Entrance Exams
