About UNIDROIT

The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) is an independent intergovernmental Organisation with its seat in the Villa Aldobrandini in Rome. Its purpose is to study needs and methods for modernising, harmonising and co-ordinating private and in particular commercial law as between States and groups of States and to formulate uniform law instruments, principles and rules to achieve those objectives.

About Essay Competition

Participants are invited to author an essay in english between 2000- 3000 words (excluding footnotes and references) examining the impact and usefulness of UNIDROIT instruments either during the COVID- 19 pandemic or in the post COVID 19 economy.

The focus of this essay should be any relevant UNIDROIT instruments.

Prizes

  • 1st Prize- 2,500   + Publication Opportunity
  • 2nd Prize- 1,500€+ Publication Opportunity 
  • 3rd Prize- 5,00€ + Publication Opportunity
  • 4th & 5th Position- Publication Opportunity
Last date of Submission- 7th September 2020 (CET)
How to Submit?
Send your entries via mail in PDF format to info@unidroitfoundation.org