World of Legal Research Blog Writing Competition

Details

The World of Legal Research calls application for the 1st Blog Writing Competition. The World of Legal Research provides the best academic research base services for students, teachers, teaching assistants, paper presenters, and authors.

Theme

LEGAL EDUCATION: In a modern world ever-changing world it is important to improve and expand on legal education. There is a need to increase the ambit of the area. As such the World of Legal Research has identified 7 topics that are in need of more research and academic discourse.

Topics

• Role of Technology in Legal Education.
• The Curriculum in Law School.
• Are Laws Schools preparing Law students for real-life/careers?
• The shift from publishing research papers to publishing of Blogs.
• The futility of current assignments/projects format.
• Differential Treatment: Private universities and mlus.
• Are Law schools able to emphasize enough on legal research?

Prizes

• 1st Rank: Cash Prize of Rs. 2000/- + Internship Opportunity at World Of Legal Research
• 2nd Rank: Cash Prize of Rs. 1500/- + Internship Opportunity at World Of Legal Research
• 3rd Rank: Cash Prize of Rs. 1000/- (2 Prizes)
• Best 1st Year Submission: Cash Prize of Rs. 1500/- + Internship Opportunity at World Of Legal Research.
• Internship Opportunity: For the best blog from each Category (Can be converted to the position later on)
• Exceptionally well-written Blogs will be published on our website.
• The top 5 Submissions in each category might be worked upon further to be published on the World Of Legal Research.
• All the participants of the Blog Writing Competition will receive the E-Certificate for participation.

How To Submit?

• All submissions must be the original work of the authors and represent significant contributions. The World of Legal Research strictly do not tolerate plagiarism.
• The length of the blog is to be between 800 to 1200 words.
• Plagiarism software will check the plagiarism.
• A separate cover page with the name(s) of the author(s), their associations, and their contact coordinates should be included. Authors shall not to mention and thereby disclose their identity in the main text of the manuscript, except the cover page.
• Manuscripts must be electronic as a Word document file specifically. (.doc or.docx).
• Joint Contributions: Collaborative blogs by up to a maximum of two authors shall also be eligible.

More information available here.

https://oyaop.com/opportunity/competitions-and-awards/world-of-legal-research-blog-writing-competition/

Fully Funded Exchange Program in the USA (Hurford Youth Fellows)

Conferences, Exchange Programs

Fully Funded

Country:USA

City:Washington DC

Mar 01 - May 31, 2021

Apply: https://oyaop.com/opportunity/exchange-programs/fully-funded-exchange-program-in-usa-hurford-youth-fellows/

Details

Fully Funded Exchange Program is 3 months Hurford Youth fellows exchange program going to be held in Washington D.C., the USA from 1st March 2021 to 31st May 2021.

The Hurford Program seeks to build leadership skills, enhance the organizational talents, and harness the potential of emerging democracy leaders from around the world. Through the Hurford program, two young activists per year spend three months at NED, during which they expand their global network, learn lessons from activists from democracy movements around the world, and contribute to the development of the World Movement for Democracy and the World Youth Movement
for Democracy in particular.

Fellows will be expected to organize online discussions to generate active engagement among youth activists around the world. Hurford Youth Fellows will engage in strategic
meetings; conduct research; and organize and lead presentations, and information-sharing sessions on the following specific democracy themes:

• Defending Democratic Space
• Promoting Inclusive Governance
• Strengthening Democratic Leadership

Benefits  of Hurford Youth Fellows

Each fellow will receive a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C. Stipends take into account the cost of living in Washington, D.C. Fellows are provided with a fully equipped office, including internet and email access, and a limited budget for fellowship-related long-distance phone calls.

The World Movement Secretariat staff plays a vital role in helping fellows realize their fellowship objectives by collaborating with them on their fellowship projects and engaging them in ongoing discussions about their work

NED houses a Democracy Resource Center (DRC), which includes a library with some 20,000 works, including books, journals, grantee reports, and other publications on democracy. The DRC’s expert
staff members assist fellows with their research interests. Fellows may enjoy access to other local libraries as needed.

Eligibility

• Applicants are eligible from any country with any Nationality.
• Applicants interested in the Hurford Youth Fellows Program must be no older than 30 years of age.
• They Must Demonstrate a strong interest in Democratic activism and in the advancement of democracy in their respective communities, as well as worldwide. Youth affiliated with civil society organizations are especially encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of English is an important prerequisite for participation in the Program for general communication purposes.

Selection Procedure for Hurford Youth Fellows

Fellows will be selected by the World Movement Secretariat staff, NED regional program staff, the World Youth Movement’s Leadership Board, and the Hurford Youth Fellowship Alumni Network following an application process. Selection will be based on a set of criteria including demonstrated activism or interest in the advancement of democracy, a desire to network with others, and a clear explanation of how the fellowship will benefit their own efforts for advancing democracy.