About Competition:
The V.S. Mani Centre for Air and Space Law (VSMCASL), Gujarat National Law University in
collaboration with the Institute of Air Law, Space Law and Cyber Law, University of Cologne, Germany
and sponsored by the generous grant of Prof. Stephan Hobe is pleased to launch 2nd Prof. V.S. Mani
Memorial National Essay Competition 2020. The Essay Competition is an endeavour to commemorate
the inspiring contribution of Prof. (Dr.) V.S. Mani in the field of international law, particularly air and
space law.
Guidelines:
1. Submissions shall be made in the online mode only.
2. Submissions shall be in English.
3. Submissions need to be original. Plagiarism shall result in disqualification.
4. Topic once registered shall not be changed.
5. Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of two authors.
6. Any identification mark (in any form) in the essay shall lead to disqualification.
7. Multiple or incomplete submissions shall not be considered.
8. Word limit: 4000 – 6000 words (excluding references). Submission below or above the word limit shall not be considered.
9. Citation style: Bluebook 20th edition.
10. Font: Times New Roman; Font size-12; Spacing- 1.5.
11. Any contribution received after the last date shall not be considered.
12. A cover page with title of the Essay, name and affiliation of author/coauthors shall be attached.
13. Submit your text as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
14. Selection will be done through two tier blind review. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final.
15. Essays will be evaluated on the following criteria: depth of analysis, cogency of arguments, structure, feasibility of suggestions, language and references in support.
Theme:
The essay should focus on any contemporary issue of ‘Air and Space Law’.
Objective:
To encourage and provide opportunity of research to the students having passion for Air and
Space Law.
Eligibility and Registration:
The competition is open to students pursuing UG/PG (Law) in India. The students shall
register by filling the online form. All submissions are to be electronically mailed only to
[email protected].
Last Date for submission of Essay is September 10, 2020.
For Brochure, click HERE