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Gold Medal by NLSIU: Participate in the HM Seervai Essay Competition in Constitutional Law

  • Writer: Varun Deval
    Varun Deval
  • Jan 21
  • 2 min read

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, invites law students from across the country to participate in the 28th Annual H.M. Seervai Essay Competition in Constitutional Law. Renowned as one of India’s most prestigious essay competitions, it offers participants the chance to win the H.M. Seervai Gold Medal by NLSIU. The winning essay will also secure publication in the esteemed National Law School Journal.

H M Seervai
H M Seervai

Essay Topic:

'How should Indian Election Law be amended to strengthen Indian constitutional democracy?’


Who Can Participate?

This competition is open to students enrolled in any of the following programs at a recognised law school, college or university in India:

  • LL.B.

  • B.A., LL.B.

  • BBA, LL.B.

  • B.Com., LL.B.


Submission Guidelines

Participants are required to adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Essays must be original, unpublished, and single-authored.

  • Submissions should clear anti-plagiarism checks and be supported by a bona fide certificate signed by the Registrar, Vice-Chancellor or an equivalent authority.

  • Format: Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced, and formatted on A4 sheets.

  • Referencing Style: OSCOLA citation style.

  • Word Limit: 7,000–10,000 words (inclusive of footnotes).

  • Language: English.


Key Dates

  • Submission Deadline: April 15, 2025

  • Selected candidates may be invited for interviews at the discretion of NLSIU.


Why Participate?

The competition provides law students with a unique platform to showcase their legal acumen, critical thinking, and ability to engage with complex constitutional issues. Winning the H.M. Seervai Gold Medal is not just a mark of academic excellence but also a testament to one’s passion for law and its practice.


Submission Link

To submit your essay, click here.


Read last year's winning essay by Abhinav Ravi, NLU Delhi here.

For queries, reach out to hmse@nls.ac.in.


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