About School of Law, Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore
School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) (SLCU), Bangalore, is a part of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, which was founded by Carmelites of Mary Immaculate. SLCU boasts of unmatched infrastructure consisting of well-equipped audio-visual classrooms,
resourceful libraries with the latest legal publications and journals, an information centre with all-time Internet connectivity, conference halls, mini-auditorium, and above all, a conducive environment to study and explore numerous possibilities in life.
Constitutional Law Studies and Orientation Committee
CLSOC (Constitutional Law Studies and Orientation Committee) headed by Ms. Snigdha Singh and Mr. Vetha Philos (Professors of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)). The CLSOC aims to organise events such as discussion forums, essay competitions, quizzes, guest lectures and seminars to foster deeper engagement with constitutional values. In furtherance to the same the committee hosting the 1st SLCU National Essay Writing Competition, which shall invite submissions from 12th October 2024 onwards, and results shall be declared on 26th November 2024.
The Essay Writing Competition
The 1st essay writing competition is focused on Indian Constitutional Law, with broad themes of Cooperative Federalism and the Evolution of Substantive vis-à-vis Procedural Due Process. The competition encourages students, scholars, and legal enthusiasts to engage deeply with critical aspects of the Indian Constitution. Participants are invited to explore how federalism shapes the distribution of powers between the Union and States, and analyse the development of substantive and procedural due process in India’s legal framework. The competition provides a platform for thoughtful discourse on the evolving relationship between substantive justice and procedural fairness, as reflected in constitutional jurisprudence.
Registration Fee:
Single Authorship – ₹472
Co-Authorship – ₹590
(*Please note that these amounts are inclusive of GST)
Important dates
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12th October, 2024 – Call for submission
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30th October, 2024 – Final date for registration
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10th November, 2024- Final date for submission
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20th November, 2024- Selection of top 8 entries
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26th November, 2024 – Shortlisted essays will be presented before a panel of judges
All the participants in the essay writing competition must register and pay through https://forms.gle/7VSR23BdAcbRxfVU6
Kindly submit the full manuscript on or before the deadline through the https://forms.gle/Pda5zsFasC42jNV79
For more information, please contact constitution.committee@law.christuniversity.in.
Student Coordinators
Sweta Shoumya – sweta.shoumya@law.christuniversity.in
Aryan Shivappa aryan.shivappa@law.christuniversity.in
Instagram: @clsoc_slcu
