Call for Papers | 1st Legislative Drafting and Presentation Competition, 2024 by NLU, Ranchi: Register by Apl 10

About the University

The National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL) was established by Act No. 4 of the Jharkhand State Assembly in 2010. The University was subsequently recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in September 2011 u/s 22, u/s 12B in the year 2018 of the UGC Act of 1956 and the Bar Council of India (BCI). The University started functioning in September 2010. At present, the University has more than 600 students on rolls in the undergraduate course. The University has been included as a member of the CLAT w.e.f. CLAT 2012.

About the Competition

The Centre for Policies, Laws, and Agenda at NUSRL Ranchi is proud to announce the inaugural edition of the Legislative Policy Drafting and Presentation Competition. This competition presents a unique opportunity for participants to delve into the intricacies of legislative drafting, refining their skills in the process. It aims to guide participants through the entire drafting process, from identifying issues to achieving a balanced approach between idealistic and pragmatic considerations.

Engaging in legislative drafting enhances students’ ability to recognize existing legal issues and gaps, enabling them to propose effective solutions. It also broadens their knowledge, analytical capabilities, and interpretation of the law. The competition extends an open invitation to students from all law schools, encouraging them to participate and contribute to the exchange of ideas and experiences on the designated topic.

The chosen theme for the first Legislative Policy Drafting and Presentation Competition is the “Cryptocurrency Regulation Challenge.” The competition’s objective is to create a platform for bright minds to conduct analytical research on laws in various jurisdictions and devise intellectually sound provisions applicable to the Indian legal framework. Ultimately, the competition seeks to foster an environment for the exchange of ideas and experiences, welcoming participation from both law students and legal practitioners in the legislative drafting process. The competition shall be organized in two phases comprising of Submission of the Legislative Policy Draft (Phase I) and Presentation (‘Phase II).  A maximum of 20% of participants will qualify for Phase II.

Eligibility and Team Composition

The competition is open to all students from a recognized college or University. The team may comprise a maximum number of 2 members.

Important Date

• Opening of registrations and Release of Problem Statement: 19th March 2024:
• Deadline of Registration: 10th April 2024
• Last date for seeking clarifications: 10th April 2024
• Deadline of Submission: 20th April 2024
• Declaration of Phase I results: 10th May 2024
• Presentation of the finalists and the declaration of final results: 18th-19th May 2024

Prizes

• Winner: ₹5000 + Internship Opportunity at B&B Associates LLP + Certificate of Merit
• 1st Runner-Up: ₹3000 + Internship Opportunity at B&B Associates LLP + Certificate of Merit
• 2nd Runner-Up: ₹2000 + Certificate of Merit
• Certificate of merit to the top five participants
• Certificate of participation to all the participants

Registration and Payment

All interested teams who wish to register shall send the duly completed Registration Form here.

The bank account details are as follows:

• Name of Account: NUSRL RANCHI
• Name of the Bank: Bank of India
• A/C Number: 490710110003104
• Type of Account: Savings Account
• IFSC Code: BKID0005900
• Branch: NUSRL Campus

Contact Information

• Faculty-in-Charge: Dr. Vagish Upadhyay

Student Co-ordinators:

• Mr. Aditya Raj Gupta (+91 9771193873)
• Mr. Devam Krishnan (+91 9123481806)

The rulebook is here and brochure is here.