About the Event
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Competition
About the Competition
It is inviting original and analytical articles on various themes related to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Eligibility
– Open to all undergraduate law students (3-year or 5-year courses) from recognised law schools in India.
– Legal professionals are not eligible for the writing competition, but can attend the workshop.
Theme
The broad theme is the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, with suggested sub-themes including but not limited to:
– Intersection of IBC with other laws (RERA, PMLA, Competition Act, etc.)
– Transparency in Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) and the 2025 IBBI Amendments
Submission Categories
- Single authorship
- Co-authorship (maximum 2 authors)
Prizes
- Top 3 submissions: Internship opportunity at a reputed law firm
- Top 5 submissions: Publication on the official website
- Certificates of Merit to Top 10
Formatting Guidelines
- Word limit: 2500–3500 words(excluding footnotes)
- Font: Garamond | Size: 12 (text), 10 (footnotes)
- Citation: Bluebook 21st ed.(Footnotes only)
- File Format: .doc/.docx only (no PDFs)
- Anonymity: No identifying info in the article file
- Abstract: 150–200 words
Selection Guidelines
- All articles undergo Turnitin plagiarism check
- Submissions with plagiarism above 15% (excluding citations) will be disqualified
- No AI-generated content beyond grammar/rephrasing tools allowed
Submission Guidelines
- Articles must be original and unpublished
- A Google Form link will be emailed to participants after registration for submission
Important Dates
- Registration: 28th September, 2025
- Last date for Article Submission: 30th October, 2025
- Result Declaration: 14 November, 2025 ( via Official Website)
Registration Fees
Competition:
• Single Author: ₹300
• Co-Authors: ₹500
Registration Process
A separate Google Form link for submission will be emailed post-registration.
Contact Information
Email ID – hr.thelegalwire@gmail.com
Website : https://thelegalwire.in/
