About NLU Delhi
National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) is a law school in India, situated in Sector-14, Dwarka, Delhi. It offers courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. As one of the national law schools in India, NLU Delhi (NLUD) is built on the five-year law degree model which is proposed and implemented by the Bar Council of India.
About FairSquare
FairSquare is the first Competition Law Society of the National Law University, Delhi. Through FairSquare Dialogue, it aims to create a vibrant forum for commentary, analysis, and scholarship on competition law, policy, and economics.
About the Opportunity
FairSquare, in collaboration with Axiom5 Law Chambers LLP and the Centre for Competition Law and Economics (CCLE), is organizing the 1st FairSquare NLU Delhi Essay Competition on the theme “Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Competition Law and Policy.” The competition aims to promote rigorous legal research and critical engagement with evolving challenges in competition law, particularly within the digital economy. It provides a platform for students and researchers to present original perspectives and contribute meaningfully to policy and academic discourse in this rapidly transforming field.
Eligibility
Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate law students enrolled in any recognized Indian university. Individual authorship only.
Submission Guidelines
- Word Limit: 2,500–3,000 words (excluding footnotes)
- Citation Format: OSCOLA (4th Edition)
- Similarity Limit: Below 15%
- Formatting: Times New Roman, size 12, line spacing 1.15; footnotes size 10, single spacing
- Only original, unpublished submissions will be considered
Timeline
- Announcement of Competition: 8th November 2025
- Deadline for Registration: 30th November 2025
- Deadline for Submission: 8th December 2025
- Declaration of Results: 25th December 2025
Important Links
Awards and Recognition
- Winner: Internship at Axiom5 Law Chambers LLP
- Next Four Entries: Internships at the Centre for Competition Law and Economics (CCLE)
- Next Two Entries: Research Assistantships at the Centre for Corporate Law, Governance and Financial Laws (NLU Delhi)
- Top Ten Entries: Certificates of Merit
- All registered participants will receive Certificates of Participation.
Contact
For any queries, please feel free to contact at compsoc@nludelhi.ac.in or reach at +91 81030 11440.
More information about the competition, including detailed sub- is provided in the brochure.
