4th National Essay Competition 2026Organised by the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), BengaluruSubmission Deadline: 20 October 2026 | Results Announcement: 24 December 2026About NLSIUEstablished in 1986, the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru pioneered legal education reform in India. Through research, teaching, and policy interventions, NLSIU continues to anchor the transformation of the Indian legal system.About the CompetitionThe Chair on Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP), NLSIU is organising the 4th National Essay Competition 2026 to commemorate National Consumer Day (24th December).The competition aims to:Stimulate interest in consumer law and policy.Encourage students, academics, professionals, and consumer advocates to critically examine contemporary issues.Promote original, well‑researched, and analytically sound contributions to the discourse on consumer rights in India.Themes (Indicative)Consumer Protection in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Decision‑MakingDark Patterns, Drip Pricing and Manipulative Design in E‑CommerceCross‑Border Consumer Protection in Digital TradeConsumer Rights in the Gig and Platform EconomyData Privacy as a Consumer Protection ConcernChildren and Young Consumers in the Digital AgeDigital Payments, Online Financial Fraud and Cybersecurity for ConsumersConsumer Protection in Healthcare, Pharma and TelemedicineSustainable Consumption and the Case Against GreenwashingAccess to Consumer Justice: e‑Daakhil, Mediation and the Three‑Tier Commission System(Participants may also choose other relevant topics under the broad theme of consumer protection.)EligibilityOpen to:Students (UG, PG, Diploma, School level – any discipline)Academics and ProfessionalsGovernment OfficialsMembers of Consumer Fora, Voluntary Consumer Organisations (VCOs)/NGOsAny individual with genuine interest in consumer law and policySubmission GuidelinesLanguage: EnglishFormat: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)Word Limit: 3000–3500 words (excluding footnotes)Abstract: ≤ 250 words (excluded from word limit)Citation: Bluebook 20th EditionCo‑authorship: Maximum of 2 authorsOnly one submission per author/team (multiple entries will lead to disqualification)Submissions must be original and unpublished; plagiarism will result in disqualificationSubmission only via official Google Form (link available on NLSIU/CLAP website and social media from 15 August 2026)SUBMIT HEREImportant DatesSubmission Portal Opens: 15 August 2026Last Date for Submission: 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM ISTJury Evaluation: October – November 2026Results Announcement: 24 December 2026 (National Consumer Day)ContactFor queries: consumerlaw@nls.ac.inFor More DetailsCLICK HEREDisclaimer:Any content on this website (i.e www.lawof.in)is solely for information purpose. It does not constitute formal recommendation or any professional advice. Due care has been taken in posting information, the existence of omissions herein is not ruled out. Neither the author nor lawof.in accepts any liabilities for any loss or damage of any kind arising out of any inaccurate or incomplete information on this website nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. No part of posts on this website should be distributed or copied (except for non-commercial use, personal) without express written permission of lawof.in if there is any question or query then please mail on lawof.in@gmail.com#NLSIUEssayCompetition2026 #ConsumerLawAndPolicy #NationalConsumerDay2026 #LegalWritingChallenge #LawStudentsIndia #ConsumerRightsAwareness #AcademicLegalCompetition #CLAPNLSIUThe post National Essay Competition 2026 | Chair on Consumer Law and Practice | NLSIU Bengaluru | Submit by 20 October 2026 appeared first on LawOF.