About the SALE, RGNUL
The School of Agriculture Law and Economics (SALE), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, in collaboration with the leading law firm Dhir & Dhir Associates, invites entries for the 5th National Essay Writing Competition 2026. This prestigious competition provides an excellent academic platform for students, academicians, researchers, and professionals to engage with cutting-edge regulatory challenges arising in the rapidly transforming global economy shaped by technology, sustainability mandates, digital markets, and ESG frameworks.
About the 5th National Essay Writing Competition
The 5th National Essay Writing Competition by SALE, RGNUL 2026 revolves around the central theme “Regulating the New Economy: Challenges in the Age of Technology and Sustainability.” The competition seeks to stimulate advanced legal scholarship by encouraging participants to explore how law and policy must adapt to innovations such as fintech, AI-driven markets, climate-linked finance, platform economies, and cross-border digital trade.
Participants are expected to submit original, analytical, and policy-oriented essays that bridge doctrinal research with contemporary regulatory realities. By collaborating with Dhir & Dhir Associates, SALE ensures that participants gain exposure not only to academic critique but also to real-world legal practice, making this competition a valuable opportunity for professional development.
Theme
Regulating the New Economy: Challenges in the Age of Technology and Sustainability
The theme focuses on examining the intersections between regulation, innovation, and sustainability. Participants may explore areas such as digital economy governance, ESG compliance, sustainable finance regulation, corporate accountability, technology-enabled markets, environmental economics, or emerging regulatory frameworks impacting the new economy.
Who Can Participate?
The competition is open to:
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Research scholars
• Academicians
• Legal and non-legal professionals
There are no disciplinary restrictions, provided the submission demonstrates a strong legal, economic, or policy-oriented analytical approach to the theme.
Submission Guidelines
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Word Limit | 3,000 – 5,000 words (excluding abstract & footnotes) |
| Submission Deadline | 15 February 2026 |
| Registration Fee | ₹350 + GST (as applicable) |
| Submission Email | sale@rgnul.ac.in |
Submissions must be original, unpublished, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere at the time of submission.
Awards & Opportunities
| Position | Benefits |
|---|---|
| 1st Prize | ₹4,000 + Internship at Dhir & Dhir Associates + Certificate |
| 2nd Prize | ₹2,000 + Internship at Dhir & Dhir Associates + Certificate |
| 3rd Prize | ₹1,000 + Internship at Dhir & Dhir Associates + Certificate |
| Colloquium | Top 10 papers will be invited to present at a national colloquium by SALE (March 2026 – Tentative) |
This competition not only offers cash prizes but also valuable internship opportunities at Dhir & Dhir Associates, making it a highly rewarding academic and professional endeavour.
Contact
For queries and clarifications, write to:
Email: sale@rgnul.ac.in
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