Jus Novum AU Nationwide Law Fest, 2026 by Apex School of Law [Hybrid]: Register by June 30

About Apex University, Jaipur

Apex University, Jaipur is a premier institution of higher education established with the vision of fostering academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development. The University is backed by the prestigious Sanjay Shiksha Samiti (established in 1965), one of the oldest and most reputed educational societies in India. The University offers a multidisciplinary learning environment, focusing on skill-based education, research orientation, and professional competence. It aims to nurture future leaders by combining academic rigor with practical exposure.

 About Apex School of Law

Apex School of Law, Apex University, Jaipur is a realization of the vision of the great educationist Late Dr. S. M. Juniwal, who believed in transforming legal education through quality and innovation. The institution has emerged as one of the leading centers for legal education in India. The School of Law offers a wide range of programs including: Ph.D. in Law, LL.M (Two-Year Degree Course), LL.B (Three-Year Degree Course), B.A. LL.B (Five-Year Integrated Course).

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 About District Legal Services Authority, Jaipur

The District Legal Services Authority, Jaipur (DLSA) is constituted under the provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, with the primary objective of ensuring access to justice for all, particularly for the weaker and marginalized sections of society. Functioning under the supervision of the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority. DLSA Jaipur aims to provide free and competent legal services to eligible persons. It operates through various legal aid clinics, front of ices, and paralegal volunteers to bridge the gap between the legal system and the common public.

About the Opportunity

Jus Novum, meaning “New Law,” is a national-level movement hosted by Moot Court Society, Apex School of Law, Apex University, Jaipur, in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority, Jaipur (District). Scheduled for August–September 2026 in a hybrid format, this festival aspires to serve as a premier platform for nurturing India’s most promising legal minds. It is founded on the belief that law extends beyond a profession—it is a powerful instrument for social transformation, justice, and the preservation of human dignity. Through this initiative, we aim to cultivate a generation of legally aware, ethically driven, and socially responsible individuals committed to advancing the rule of law and contributing meaningfully to society.

While traditional litigation is our foundation, the true “soul” of Jus Novum lies in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Clinical Legal Skills. We believe that the future of justice—especially for the most vulnerable—resides in speed, empathy, and accessibility. Our flagship competitions are specifically curated to test these virtues:

•  Mediation: Training students to be peacemakers who can navigate the emotional and legal complexities.
• Client Counselling: Developing the “Human Element” of law, where future advocates learn to provide a safe, informed space for Society.
• Arbitration:  Preparing legal minds to handle high-stakes commercial and civil conflicts with the precision and neutrality required by modern statutes.

Through these competitions, they aim to cover every facet of Society—from the historical evolution of personal laws to the modern-day nuances of property rights, digital safety, and constitutional safeguards. They don’t just focus on a few acts; they explore the entire statutory landscape.

Moreover, they will be having that will be dedicated towards shaping 8 more competitions mindset of the participants and educating them about the laws and statutes.

Eligibility

•  Students enrolled in either three-year (LL.B) program, five-year (B.A. LL.B) program or two-year (LL.M) program, in any year, from any recognized Law University/School/College/ Department are eligible to participate in Mediation, Client Counselling, Arbitration and Judgment writing Competitions.
• The Competitions such as Article writing, Creative Writing and Short Film Making that shall commence in online mode along with the offline competitions such as Poster making, Constitutional Quiz, Essay writing and Debate Competition are open to all the students from 8th class and above as well as the students currently enrolled in undergraduate or Postgraduate programs from any recognised college or university across the nation.

Mode of the event  

• The Jus Novum AU Nationwide Law Fest, 2026 shall commence in a hybrid manner that shall include:-
• Hybrid Events- Mediation, Client Counselling and Arbitration Competitions
• Offline Events- Debate Competition, Constitutional Quiz, Poster Making, Essay Writing and Judgment Writing Competition.
•  Online Events- Article Writing, Creative Writing and Short Film Making

 Location

The Jus Novum AU Nationwide Law Fest, 2026 shall be hosted at Apex University, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Fee details

Prizes

The Jus Novum AU Nationwide Law Fest, 2026 has a prize pool of 1.5 lakh apart from the prize pool the overall winner institute of the fest who has performed well in the competitions as well as in the Gala Night shall be awarded with a Rolling Trophy that shall have a permanent name engraved of the winner institution in order to represent a legacy that shall be continued in the future.

There are also certain perks from the side of the E-learning Partners to the winners as well as the participants of our competitions that includes opportunities such as to pursue internships under our esteemed E-Learning Partners moreover the participants shall be getting benefits such as certificate courses and highly subsidized publication opportunities from the side of our E-Learning Partners.

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