{"id":9025,"date":"2025-10-17T10:08:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=9025"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:09:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:09:02","slug":"university-of-ibadans-ilsa-launches-2025-national-essay-competition-on-international-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/university-of-ibadans-ilsa-launches-2025-national-essay-competition-on-international-law\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Ibadan\u2019s ILSA Launches 2025 National Essay Competition on International Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nigerian students to compete for over \u20a6400,000 in prizes by exploring \u201cThe Legality of Unilateral Economic Sanctions in International Law.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>International Law Students\u2019 Association, University of Ibadan (ILSA UI)<\/strong> has officially announced the <strong>maiden edition of its National Essay Competition for 2025<\/strong>, inviting entries from students in all accredited tertiary institutions across Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This first-of-its-kind contest offers young legal minds the chance to research, write, and critically engage with one of the most pressing issues in international law today \u2014 <strong>\u201cThe Legality of Unilateral Economic Sanctions in International Law.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Platform for Young Legal Scholars<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ILSA UI Essay Competition aims to inspire intellectual growth and global awareness among Nigerian students, encouraging them to explore how <strong>international relations, trade, and human rights intersect through the lens of law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants are expected to address key questions about the <strong>legal foundations, global impact, and legitimacy<\/strong> of economic sanctions imposed by individual states without the backing of multilateral organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Can Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition is <strong>open to all students enrolled in any recognized tertiary institution in Nigeria<\/strong> \u2014 including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a budding law student or a social science scholar with a keen interest in global affairs, this competition provides a platform to showcase your analytical and research abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prizes to Be Won<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The top three essays will be awarded <strong>cash prizes worth \u20a6400,000 in total<\/strong>, distributed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First Prize:<\/strong> \u20a6200,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second Prize:<\/strong> \u20a6120,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third Prize:<\/strong> \u20a680,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the monetary rewards, the competition offers participants national recognition and opportunities to connect with thought leaders in the legal community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Submission Guidelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested participants must submit <strong>original essays<\/strong> written in clear academic style and properly referenced. Essays must be uploaded in <strong>both Word and PDF formats<\/strong> through the official submission portal provided by ILSA UI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdxq5RkW7xVk1RquzpQA1UhdWbBkc51JuAoy4AQzJiTxjbALw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ILSA UI Essay Competition Application Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All entries must be submitted <strong>on or before October 18, 2025.<\/strong> Late submissions will not be accepted. Participants are encouraged to apply early to avoid disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Competition Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ILSA UI Essay Competition isn\u2019t just about writing\u2014it\u2019s about <strong>shaping perspectives on global justice and international cooperation<\/strong>. Participants will not only refine their research and writing skills but also gain exposure to <strong>policy debates shaping international law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an open invitation to <strong>future lawyers, diplomats, and policy thinkers<\/strong> to engage in meaningful discourse that could influence how Nigeria and other nations interpret global legal standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 ILSA UI Essay Competition marks a milestone in student-led academic initiatives in Nigeria. 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