About MNLU Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University, MNLU Mumbai is one of India’s premier National Law Universities. It is committed to excellence in legal education and society-oriented legal research. The University operates under the guidance of its Chancellor, the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
About CICTL
CICTL– The Centre for Information Communication Technology and Law actively promotes research and dialogue at the intersection of law, technology, and public policy through workshops and stakeholder consultations.
About CICTL Blog Writing Competition 2025
The competition seeks original and unpublished analytical blog posts that address legal, regulatory, and policy issues. It provides a platform for students to offer doctrinal, comparative, empirical, or normative perspectives on contemporary challenges.
Themes and Scope
Submissions must focus on one or more of the following areas:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Environmental Law
- Data Privacy
Eligibility and Submission Guidelines
- Eligibility: Open to all students currently enrolled in 5-Year or 3-Year law courses from Colleges/Universities in India recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
- Authorship: Individual or joint authorship (maximum of two authors) is permitted.
- Word Limit: 1500–2000 words (excluding endnotes).
- Formatting: Submissions must be anonymized and original. Manuscripts should not be under consideration elsewhere.
Prizes and Recognition
A total cash prize pool of ₹15,000 will be awarded:
- Winner: ₹7,000 and a Certificate of Merit.
- First Runner-Up: ₹5,000 and a Certificate of Merit.
- Second Runner-Up: ₹3,000 and a Certificate of Merit.
Career Opportunities:
- The winners and first runners-up will be considered for paid internship opportunities with Royzz & Co. and Burger King India.
- Note: The Burger King India internship is subject to an interview round.
- Winning entries will be published on the official CICTL Blog and featured on their social media platforms.
Registration Fee
- Single Authorship: ₹300
- Co-authorship: ₹500
Timeline
- Registration Deadline: January 15, 2026
- Submission Deadline: January 20, 2026
- Declaration of Results: March 7, 2026
Contact Information
For queries, please email cictl@mnlumumbai.edu.in or contact:
- Convenor: Revant Sinha (+91 78270 76105)
- Associate Convenors:
- Om Dambhare (+91 93072 24566)
- Ritesh Karale (+91 93593 07137)
