CALSTAR Blog Writing Competition 2026 by MNLU Mumbai | Cash Prizes up to ₹10,000 | Register by 25 September
The Centre for Advanced Legal Studies, Training and Research (CALSTAR), Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, is organising the CALSTAR Blog Writing Competition 2026. The competition invites undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, academicians, and legal professionals to write on contemporary issues in corporate, financial, and economic law.
Participants can submit individual or co-authored entries. Moreover, the competition offers cash prizes, training workshops, and internship opportunities.
About MNLU Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai) was established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act. The university focuses on legal education and socially relevant research.
About CALSTAR
The Centre for Advanced Legal Studies, Training and Research (CALSTAR) at MNLU Mumbai was established in 2022. It brings together academic, research, and training activities across existing, contemporary, and emerging areas of law.
Furthermore, CALSTAR provides a platform for students, academicians, and legal professionals to engage in research, legal discussions, and action-oriented learning.
About the CALSTAR Blog Writing Competition 2026
The CALSTAR Blog Writing Competition 2026 focuses on contemporary developments in corporate, financial, and economic law. Participants can examine legal challenges, evolving jurisprudence, and policy or regulatory issues through analytical and solution-oriented writing.
The competition covers several areas, including banking, competition, taxation, insolvency, securities, and white-collar crimes.
Broad Themes
Participants may write on topics falling within the following areas:
- Banking Laws
- Competition Laws
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Taxation Laws
- White-Collar Crimes
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law
- Securities and Capital Markets Law
- Trade Law
- Contemporary Issues
Eligibility
The CALSTAR Blog Writing Competition 2026 is open to:
- Undergraduate students enrolled in any course
- Postgraduate students enrolled in any course
- Research scholars
- Academicians
- Legal professionals
Registration Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single authorship | ₹300 |
| Co-authorship | ₹500 |
Co-authorship is permitted for up to two authors.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | 25 September 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 5 October 2026 |
| Announcement of Results | 30 October 2026 |
Prizes and Internship Opportunities
The competition offers the following cash prizes:
- First Prize: ₹5,000
- Second Prize: ₹3,000
- Third Prize: ₹2,000
In addition, the organisers mention internship opportunities at Vaish Associates Advocates, Satyaki Legal, and Clove Legal.
Training and Workshops
Registered participants will receive a foundational workshop on academic blog writing. The session will cover:
- Writing a blog from scratch
- Blog structure
- Clarity of arguments
- Basic drafting techniques
Additionally, selected top-performing participants will be invited to an advanced workshop covering topic selection, research questions, argument development, draft refinement, and common writing mistakes.
No additional fee will be charged for the advanced workshop.
Submission Guidelines
Originality
Submissions must constitute the original work of the author or authors.
Referencing
Participants should preferably provide references through hyperlinks embedded in relevant keywords and phrases. Where hyperlinks are unavailable, participants may use footnotes or endnotes.
For footnotes or endnotes, participants should follow the OSCOLA 4th edition.
Nature of Writing
Submissions should be:
- Analytical
- Solution-oriented
- More than merely descriptive
Word Limit
The submission should preferably contain 1,200–2,000 words.
Similarity and AI
The similarity/plagiarism index must not exceed 15%. In addition, AI-generated content must remain below 10%.
How to Register
Eligible participants can register for the CALSTAR Blog Writing Competition 2026 through the official registration form:
