1st Prof. Dr. R. Venkata Rao National Essay Writing Competition

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Legis Orbis is an online platform which caters to holistic growth of legal education through digitalization of resources, events, and workshops. At Legis Orbis, we understand the dynamic state of law, in its all connotations, and aim to provide a single window for law students and professionals to come together and further it as a discipline.

In line with our goal to further promote legal education, on the occasion of Teacher's Day, we are pleased to announce the 1st Edition of Prof. Dr. R. Venkata Rao National Essay Writing Competition. It is our privilege to have this opportunity to honour the man, who has played the role of a Guru to thousands of law students, for over a period of 40 years. The contribution of Prof. (Dr.) R. Venkata Rao, Former Vice Chancellor of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, in the field of Indian Legal Education is exemplary. He has also served the office of Vice Chancellor of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore for more than 10 years. He still continues to serve the nation with the same amount of dedication and determination.

Theme & Topics

Theme

Mental Health: Issues, Impact & Awareness

Topics

• Mental Healthcare in India: Implications & Legal Protections

• Sleep Anxiety: The Unnamed Pandemic

• COVID-19: Mental Health & Its Impact on Our Professional Lives

• Nepotism in Employment and Its Impact on Mental Health

Eligibility & General Rules

• This competition is open to anyone aged 15 years or older.

• International entries are welcome.

• Co-authorship is allowed, subject to maximum two (2) authors per entry.

• Entries must be the original work of the author(s). No plagiarism is allowed.

• Entries must be typed in English strictly following the formatting guidelines mentioned hereinabove.

• Entries can only be on the topics mentioned hereinabove.

• Entries must not have been published, self-published, published on a website or featured in any another competition.

Important Dates

• Opening of registration - August 10, 2020

• Closing of registration - September 04, 2020

• Submission of entries - September 05, 2020 [00:00 to 23:59 Hrs]

Results & Prizes

The result will be declared on September 15, 2020.

Cash Prize

• Cash prize upto Rs. 5000/-

• e-Certificate of Merit to top 10 participants

• e-Certificate of Participation to all the participants