The Magazine Committee of Government Law College, Mumbai, invites applications for the 24th Dinesh Vyas Memorial National Legal Essay Competition 2026–27, supported by the Dinesh Vyas Public Charitable Trust.
About GLC Mumbai
Government Law College, Mumbai, was established in 1855. Its Magazine Committee publishes the annual college magazine, méLAWnge, featuring legal scholarship and contributions from students and members of the legal profession.
The Dinesh Vyas Public Charitable Trust supports educational initiatives, including competitions, scholarships and fellowships.
About the Competition
Held in memory of Senior Advocate Dinesh Vyas, the competition encourages students to develop research, analytical and legal writing skills through essays addressing contemporary legal questions.
Themes
Participants may write on the prescribed topics concerning:
- Electoral reform and the Election Commission’s independence.
- AI governance and comparative regulatory frameworks.
- The South Sudan crisis and international humanitarian law.
- Uniform Civil Code and constitutional debates.
- Transgender rights, self-identification and privacy.
Participants should consult the complete topic statements before selecting their essay.
Eligibility
Students enrolled during the 2026–27 academic year in five-year integrated law, three-year LL.B. or LL.M. programmes at recognised Indian universities may participate. Equivalent overseas law programmes are also eligible.
Individual entries and co-authorship by up to two authors are permitted.
Submission Guidelines
- Write in English, within 5,000 words including footnotes.
- Submit original, unpublished work in both Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF formats.
- Similarity exceeding 15% results in disqualification.
- Using AI to write or rephrase the essay is prohibited.
- Use the assigned Team Code as the document title and exclude identifying information.
Formatting Requirements
Use A4 pages, one-inch margins, justified alignment and Times New Roman. Main text must be 12-point with 1.5 spacing; footnotes must be 10-point with single spacing. Follow OSCOLA, 5th Edition.
Prizes
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| First | ₹20,000 |
| Second | ₹15,000 |
| Third | ₹10,000 |
| Two consolation prizes | ₹7,500 each |
Registration Fee
Individual entry: ₹100.
Co-authored entry: ₹150.
The fee is non-refundable.
Important Dates
Registration deadline: November 15, 2026.
Essay submission deadline: December 26, 2026.
Results: First week of February.
Registration and Submission Procedure
Complete the registration form and payment requirements. Team Codes will be issued after registration closes.
Click here to submit your essay.
Contact Details
Email: dvm.essay@gmail.com.
Abhigyan Bajpai: +91 7249284175.
Dharini Raghunathan: +91 7400176758.
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