ESSAY COMPETITION | CONTEMPORARY LEGAL DEBATES 2026 | JURIS PUBLICA

Essay Topics  

• Recognition Beyond Symbolism: The Future of LGBTQIA+ Rights in India  
• Can India Afford Sustainable Development, or Has Climate Consciousness Become an Elite Privilege?  
• Can Consent Exist Within Economic Vulnerability? Rethinking the Legal Understanding of Sex Work  
• The Gig Economy and Informal Child Labour: Has the Law Failed to Evolve?  
• Collateral Damage or Legal Failure? Examining Civilian Child Casualties in Modern Warfare  

Competition Details  

Cash Prize: ₹71,000  

Registration Fee: ₹799 only  

Submission Deadline: 20 June 2026  

Mode: Online Submission  

Eligibility: Open to law students and legal researchers  

Application Process  

Step 1: Refer to the brochure for detailed guidelines and formatting rules  

Brochure Link: https://Inkd.in/gYzAaiM6  

Step 2: Register and submit essay before the deadline  

Note: Submissions are now open. This is a strong CV value-add if you’re targeting policy, litigation, or academia.