GLS University - Virtual Judgement Writing Competition 2025–26
Virtual Judgement Writing Competition 2025–26
About the Competition
The Virtual Judgement Writing Competition 2025–26 is promoted by Gujarat Law Society (GLS) and organized by the Faculty of Law (FOL), a constituent department of GLS University, Ahmedabad. The competition aims to inculcate judicial writing skills among law students by placing them in the role of a judge and encouraging reasoned, principled decision-making.
Objectives of the Competition
• To develop a judicious and analytical mindset
• To enhance clarity in applying legal principles
• To promote respect for the rule of law and justice
• To encourage fair interpretation of law to meet the ends of justice
Important Dates
• Release of Proposition, Rules & Registration Opens: 13 December 2025
• Last Date for Registration: 27 December 2025
• Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: 31 December 2025
• Last Date for Submission of Judgment: 15 January 2026
• Declaration of Results: 24 January 2026
Eligibility and Registration
• Open to students pursuing a 5-year integrated LL.B. or 3-year LL.B. programme in India
• Each team must consist of exactly two members
• Only one team per institution is permitted
• Participation limited to the first 24 registered teams
• Registration through Google Form on or before 27 December 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
• Registration Fee: ₹500 per team
• Language of the Competition: English only
Submission Guidelines
• Maximum word limit: 3500 words (excluding footnotes and references)
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Footnotes: Font size 10, single spacing
• Citation style: Bluebook (20th Edition), following judicial citation format
• Submission must be original and plagiarism-free
• Identity of participants must not be disclosed anywhere in the submission
• Only the allotted Team Code may be used
Evaluation and Penalties
• Late submission, incorrect file naming, exceeding word limit, or plagiarism beyond 10% will attract negative marking
• In case of a tie, the submission with the least plagiarism score will be ranked higher
Marking Scheme (Total 100 Marks)
• Preparation of Facts: 20 marks
• Identification of Issues: 20 marks
• Analytical Reasoning: 20 marks
• Use of Authorities, Statutes, and Legal Provisions: 20 marks
• Format and Presentation: 10 marks
• Knowledge and Application of Legal Principles: 10 marks
Awards
• Winner: Trophy and ₹10,000
• First Runner-up: Trophy and ₹5,000
• Second Runner-up: Trophy and ₹3,000
• Certificates of Participation for all participants
Contact Information
• Official Email: gisicjudgementwritting@gmail.com
• Organised by: Faculty of Law Organising Committee, GLS University