CICTL Blog Writing Competition 2025 | MNLU Mumbai
Participate in the CICTL Blog Writing Competition 2025 organised by Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. Showcase your legal writing skills and get published.
About MNLU Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai was established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act, 2014. It is one of India’s premier National Law Universities and is committed to excellence in legal education and society-oriented legal research. The University functions under the guidance of Hon’ble Mr Justice Alok Aradhe, Chancellor of MNLU Mumbai.
About the Organisers
The Centre for Information Communication Technology and Law (CICTL) at MNLU Mumbai promotes research and dialogue at the intersection of law, technology, and public policy. The Centre regularly organises workshops, symposiums, colloquiums, and consultations on emerging techno-legal issues.
The Justice M. L. Pendse Chair in Environmental Law focuses on advanced research in environmental law and policy, contributing to legal scholarship and reform.
About the Competition
The CICTL Blog Writing Competition, 2025 invites original and unpublished analytical blog posts on issues relating to Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Law, and Data Privacy. Submissions may adopt doctrinal, comparative, empirical, or normative perspectives.
Eligibility and Submission Guidelines
The competition is open to all students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programmes from law colleges and departments recognised by the Bar Council of India.
Submissions may be authored individually or jointly by a maximum of two authors.
Word limit: 1500–2000 words (excluding endnotes).
Submissions must be original, anonymised, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Prizes and Recognition
Winner: ₹7,000 and Certificate of Merit
First Runner-Up: ₹5,000 and Certificate of Merit
Second Runner-Up: ₹3,000 and Certificate of Merit
All winning entries will be published on the CICTL Blog and featured on official social media platforms.
Winners and first runners-up will be considered for paid internship opportunities with Royzz & Co. and Burger King India (Burger King internship subject to interview).
Registration Fee:
Single authorship: ₹300
Co-authorship: ₹500
Submissions must be made through the registration link provided in the official brochure.
Timeline
Registration Deadline: 15 January 2026
Submission Deadline: 20 January 2026
Result Declaration: 7 March 2026
Contact Information
Email: cictl@mnlumumbai.edu.in
Faculty-in-Charge:
Ms. Aastha Tiwari, Assistant Professor (Law)
Centre Coordinator:
Ms. Shweta Bhuyan, Research Assistant (Law)
Convenor:
Revant Sinha – +91 78270 76105
Associate Convenors:
Om Dambhare – +91 93072 24566
Ritesh Karale – +91 93593 07137
The brochure is attached here
