East West University Wins Big at SCLS National Law Olympiad 2025
Department of Law at East West University (EWU) is thrilled to announce that its students have won the championship title at the SCLS National Law Olympiad 2025 (Season V), held on July 11–12, 2025.
Organized by the Society for Critical Legal Studies (SCLS), this national-level law competition brought together 40 teams from leading law schools across Bangladesh. The theme of this year’s Olympiad was “Environmental Law and Climate Justice.”
Champion Team from EWU: Excellence in Environmental Legal Advocacy
EWU champion team—Afrin Sultana, Anika and Tanjim Maliha—clinched the top honor with their agenda titled:
“Beyond the Façade: Unpacking Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Accountability in Bangladesh.”
They demonstrated exceptional legal research, advocacy, and presentation skills across five rigorous rounds.
Individual Honors: Olympian of the Season and Rebellious Spirit Award
Afrin Sultana Anika was awarded the highly prestigious “Olympian of the Season” title for her consistent excellence throughout the competition.
Another EWU team, consisting of Syeda Nabila Haque and Kazi Ayman Awsaf, also made a remarkable impression. Their agenda, “Legal Personhood for Environmental Entities,” focused on innovative environmental legal frameworks. Syeda Nabila Haque received the “Rebellious Spirit Award” for scoring the highest in the written test.
EWU Faculty Contribute as Adjudicators
Nabila Farhin (Senior Lecturer) and Ali Mashraf (Lecturer) from the EWU Department of Law served as adjudicators during the competition. Their involvement reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and legal mentorship.
Celebrating Legal Excellence at EWU
Department of Law congratulates both teams and extends its appreciation to the participating students and faculty members for their dedication, intellect, and outstanding performance. EWU continues to promote legal education, environmental justice, and student leadership at the national level.