1st Axiom5-CLE National Article Writing Competition 2026 | Competition Law | Prizes up to ₹20,000 + Internship | Submit by Nov 30
The Centre for Law and Economics (CLE), Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, is organising the 1st Axiom5-CLE National Article Writing Competition 2026. The theme of the competition is “Competition Law in a Changing Market Order.”
The competition invites undergraduate and postgraduate law students across India to critically examine contemporary developments in competition law and economics.
The last date to register is November 10, 2026, while participants must submit their articles by November 30, 2026.
About the Organiser
The Centre for Law and Economics, CNLU, Patna is organising the 1st Axiom5-CLE National Article Writing Competition 2026.
The competition brings together legal and economic perspectives on contemporary competition law issues. Therefore, participants can explore how changing markets, technology and regulatory developments affect competition law.
About the Competition
The 1st Axiom5-CLE National Article Writing Competition 2026 focuses on the theme “Competition Law in a Changing Market Order.”
Competition law frequently intersects with economics. For example, market definition plays an important role in dominance cases, while merger review may examine whether a combination could affect prices or competition. Similarly, cartel cases can require an assessment of conduct that may appear to constitute ordinary business activity.
The competition also focuses on the changing landscape of Indian economic law. In particular, the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 introduced developments concerning settlements, deal-value thresholds and global-turnover penalties.
Moreover, the competition encourages students to examine emerging questions surrounding digital markets, platform power, artificial intelligence and algorithmic coordination.
Theme
Competition Law in a Changing Market Order
Participants are invited to engage critically with contemporary questions shaping competition law.
The theme covers issues such as:
- Regulation of digital markets and platform power
- Effects-based analysis of dominance
- Artificial intelligence and algorithmic coordination
- Collusion in labour markets
- Collusion in public procurement
- Developments introduced through the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023
- Deal-value thresholds
- Global-turnover penalties
- Settlements under competition law
- Regulation of digital markets ex ante
The listed areas provide a direction for participants. Therefore, contributors should develop a clear and critical argument within the broader theme of the competition.
Eligibility
The competition is open to:
- Undergraduate law students across India.
- Postgraduate law students across India.
Prizes
The competition offers the following prizes:
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| First Prize | ₹20,000 + Internship |
| Second Prize | ₹15,000 + Internship |
| Third Prize | ₹10,000 + Internship |
| Top 10 Entries | Certificate of Merit |
| Every Valid Submission | Certificate of Participation |
Additionally, the internship opportunities form part of the competition’s assessment and internship partnership arrangements.
Assessment and Internship Partners
The competition is presented with Axiom5 Law Chambers LLP as the Title Partner and Assessment & Internship Partner.
It is also being organised in collaboration with Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors as the Internship Partner.
Panel Discussion
The competition will culminate in a virtual Panel Discussion on the same theme.
The announced panellists are:
- Avinash Amarnath, Partner, Chandhiok & Mahajan
- Pranjal Prateek, Partner, Khaitan & Co.
- Shruti Aji Murali, Knowledge Management Counsel, Axiom5
- Anicham Tamilmani, Senior Associate, Axiom5, who will moderate the discussion
A fourth panellist will be announced later.
Important Dates
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Register | November 10, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit | November 30, 2026 |
| Results & Panel Discussion | January 10, 2027 |
The results and virtual panel discussion will take place on January 10, 2027.
Registration Details
Interested participants must complete their registration by November 10, 2026.
Brochure
The official brochure can be accessed here
Contact Details
For queries regarding the 1st Axiom5-CLE National Article Writing Competition 2026, contact:
Email: cle@cnlu.ac.in
