5th NLIU-LKS Paralegal Workshop & Training Programme, 2026: Register by Feb 12
About National Law Institute University, Bhopal
The National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU), established in 1997, is a premier public law school in India and the second national law school in the country. Located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, it is recognized by the UGC and BCI, offering 5-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and PhD programs, with admission through the CLAT exam.
About the Programme
This flagship event is designed to strengthen practical legal skills through expert-led sessions and competitive academic simulations focused on legal aid and client-facing practice. The programme provides a unique platform for law students and Legal Aid Clinics across India to engage with contemporary legal challenges, develop professional competencies, and network with legal practitioners and academicians.
Structure of the Competition
The workshop features two major competitive events:
1. Paralegal Training Competition
A simulation-based client counselling exercise comprising two phases:
Phase I: Written submission based on a provided factual matrix, followed by a rigorous review process. The top 16 teams will be shortlisted for the oral rounds.
Phase II: Oral rounds integrated with expert-led training, including preliminary rounds, semifinals, and finals evaluated by distinguished legal practitioners.
2. Legal Aid Clinic Presentation Competition
A platform for Legal Aid Clinics to showcase best practices, innovative methodologies, and impactful interventions undertaken during the academic year. Presentations will be evaluated by experts based on innovation, impact, clarity, and practical relevance.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Early Bird Registration Closes | February 8, 2026 |
| Regular Registration Closes | February 12, 2026 |
| Problem Release | February 13, 2026 |
| Written Submission Deadline (Paralegal) | February 20, 2026 |
| PPT Submission Deadline (LAC Presentation) | February 22, 2026 |
| Release of Shortlisted Teams | February 22, 2026 |
| Physical Rounds at NLIU, Bhopal | February 28 & March 1, 2026 |
Registration Details
Paralegal Training Competition
- Early Bird Registration: ₹800 per team (till February 8, 2026)
- Regular Registration: ₹1,000 per team (till February 12, 2026)
- Additional Fee (Shortlisted Teams Only): ₹2,500 per team
Legal Aid Clinic Presentation Competition
- Early Bird Registration: ₹2,500 per team (till February 8, 2026)
- Regular Registration: ₹3,200 per team (till February 12, 2026)
Note: Each institution may nominate a maximum of three (3) teams for the Paralegal Training Competition.
Awards and Opportunities
Winners and runners-up will be awarded cash prizes exceeding ₹40,000, alongside internship opportunities at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, one of India’s foremost full-service law firms renowned for its expertise in corporate and commercial law & Migration and Asylum Project, ndia’s first and only dedicated legal resource centre for forced migrants and refugees.
How to Participate
Click Here To Register.
Contact Info
For queries, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Vivek : +91 94049 02301 | Kushagra : +91 82875 28580
The brochure is here.
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