iThought is an organization which aims to create an atmosphere where critical thinking, independence of thought and action based on reason of every individual is equally respected and are not barred based on age, gender, class, caste, religion, race etc. With this in mind, we have launched the 1st Independent Thought National Legal Essay Competition 2012.
Original Deadline: 15 August 2012
Extended Deadline: 31 August 2012
Eligibility: All students having interest in Law, Development and Human Rights are eligible to participate in the competition.
Theme: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences – Law and its effectiveness
- The essay should touch upon the following topics:
- Constitution, Rights and Children
- Protection of Children – Law and Beyond
- Children – Who Owns their Responsibility
- Viability of present Legal System vis-à-vis Rights of Children
- Need of reform in Legislative framework
Guidelines
- All essays should not be more than 5000 words, with clear mention of number of words in the end. The essay should be written in font Times Roman Size 12 with margin of 1 inch, with page number.
- The essay should have standard citations, footnotes and reference details (not included within word limit). Any work other than original of the author will be disqualified.
- All submissions should be made in both word and format, along with details of author in footnote (such as name, year, Law school/college/univ).
Rewards
- Three Best Thoughts will be provided with cash prizes:
- Best thought: Rs. 10,000
- Second best thought: Rs. 8,000
- Third best thought: Rs. 5,000
- Best 15 Thoughts will be published in the months to come.
- Twenty top eligible entries will be recognized through Certificate of Participation.
- Students with three best thoughts will be part of the first level adjudicating process in year 2013.
Further Information
- Website: http://www.ithought.in/
- Email: ithought2act [at] ithought [dot] in
Swati
When are the results coming out?
rhea
the results of the competition was supposed to be out on 10th dec. when will it be announced?
Student
Does anyone know when is the results coming?
Swati Ghildiyal
Kindly tell us,When are the results going to be out?
Preeti
Yeah I also want to know about the results
arthi
can u confirm if u have received my mail . Ty
mangeah
I sent my essay . Have u got it please inform me.. Thank u -mangesh
Deya, iThought
Mangesh, if you’ve sent it to ithought2act [at] ithought [dot] in then I am guessing we have received it. But I’ll look up and give you a confirmation.
Thank you for contributing.
mangeah
U r gussesing but i send it in same id. But delivery report is not received by me . So thats why i m asking so.
Poorvi
What is meant by “both word and format” in the guidelines? Also, could you specify the procedure for submission?
Deya, iThought
Hey Poorvi,
Both word and pdf format. Apologies for the typo.
Deya, iThought
And send your essay to ithought2act [at] ithought [dot] in
koustav debnath
is 31 august, the last date???…because in ithought website it is not updated ..written as 15th august!!
Deya
Yes Koustav, the last date has been extended to 31st August, 2012. Apologies for the website content not being uploaded.
Admin, Independent Thought
Replies to Queries raised in concern to the Essay Competition.
1. the guidelines clearly mentions that “All students having interest in Law, Development and Human Rights are eligible to participate in the competition.” thereby meaning it is not only limited to law students.
2. the committee has received several queries for co-authorship, and the committee has that in the spirit of that being a suggestion from the students and they have allowed co-authorship; in such case the total prize money will get divided among the team members.
Feel free to ask any further questions.
Thanks
Admin Team
Independent Thought
anu
is co authorship allowed or submission is to be made by a single person solely?
Deya Bhattacharya
Navin, student means anyone who is pursuing law. Both 5 year integrated and 3 year law student can participate.
Navin Behl
what means by student.. Student for competition or student doing law graduation.