Lexsphere by NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law: Register by March 02

About NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL), Mumbai, established in 2013 under NMIMS (Deemed-to-be-University), has been approved by the Bar Council of India. The school aims to inculcate professional virtues in students while emphasizing societal values. Through a curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, students engage in moot courts, legal aid camps, and internships for real-world exposure. The school is committed to equipping students with the skills to address modern legal challenges, including the rapidly evolving domains of cyber law and artificial intelligence.

About The Centre for Cyber and Artificial Intelligence

The Centre for Cyber and Artificial Intelligence (CCAI) at KPMSOL is a specialized student committee focusing on the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and law. CCAI aims to bridge the gap between advancing technology and its secure, ethical use. The committee fosters awareness and research on topics such as AI governance, cybersecurity, data privacy laws, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies like machine learning and cyber defense.

Through collaborations with legal professionals, cybersecurity experts, and AI researchers, CCAI conducts workshops, seminars, and awareness initiatives. Key topics include regulatory frameworks such as the IT Act and GDPR, digital safety, and AI ethics. By providing students with practical knowledge and research opportunities, CCAI prepares them for careers in law, cybersecurity, and AI governance.

About Lexsphere

CCAI proudly presents Lexsphere, a competition series spotlighting key issues in cyber law and artificial intelligence. This event invites participants to showcase their analytical and creative skills across four categories:

• Blog Writing Competition: Contributions on current cyber law topics and emerging digital challenges.
• Policy Making Competition: Designing innovative frameworks to enhance cybersecurity and data protection.
• Essay Writing Competition: Exploring themes like digital rights, cybercrime, and AI ethics.
• Case Commentary Competition: Analyzing judgments on real-life cyber law cases to deepen understanding of legal reasoning.

This event provides a platform to explore pressing digital challenges, foster critical thinking, and contribute to the development of future legal frameworks in a connected world.

Themes

THEME 1: BLOG WRITING

• ADR in Cyber Conflicts
• AI and Legal Accountability
• Ethics of Cyber Surveillance
• Digital Forensics in Cybercrime
• Deepfakes and the Law

 THEME 2:ESSAY WRITING

• Online Dispute Resolution
• Regulating Artificial Intelligence Bias
• Green AI and Sustainability
• Cybersecurity in Finance
• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

THEME 3:POLICY MAKING

• AI in Alternate Dispute Resolution
• Data Sovereignty and Localization
• Regulating Decentralised Finance and Blockchain
• Digital Inclusion in Justice
• Artificial Intelligence in Climate Tech

THEME 4: CASE COMMENTARY

• Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
• Google Spain SL v. Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (2014)
• Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India (2016)
• Nasscom vs. Ajay Sood & Others
• CBI vs. Arif Azim (Sony Samband Case)

Important Dates

• Registrations Open: 1st December 2024
• Registrations Close: 2nd March 2025
• Submission Window Opens: 15th December 2024
• Submission Window Closes: 2nd March 2025
• Declaration of Results: 7th March 2025

MODE OF EVENT: The event will be conducted online.

Fee

INDIVIDUAL AUTHORSHIP:

• 1 Event: Rs 199
• 2 Events: Rs 299
• 3 Events: Rs 349
• 4 Events: Rs 399

CO-AUTHORSHIP:

• 1 Event: Rs 279
• 2 Events: Rs 349
• 3 Events: Rs 399
• 4 Events: Rs 449

Eligibility

All individuals are eligible to participate.

Prizes

• Winner: Rs 1200/- along with publication and internship opportunities.
• 1st Runner Up: Rs 800/- along with publication and internship opportunities.
• Top 5 Rankers: Publication Opportunity.
• Top 20 Rankers: Certificate of Merit.
• All Participants: Certificate of Participation.

Registration Procedure

Click Here To Register.

Submissions

Submissions must be made via the provided Google form before 11:59 PM on the last date. Guidelines include:

• Format: Doc/Docx
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pts, 1.5 spacing (10 pts for footnotes, Bluebook 21st Edition citation).
• Word Limits: Essay (2000-5000 words), Blog (500-1500 words), Case Commentary (1500-3000 words), Policy (2000-3000 words).

Contact Information

Email: centreforcyberandai[at]gmail.com

STUDENT COORDINATORS:

• Yasas Minda: +91 7093317197
• Mehak Premchandani: +91 7694811884
• Srishti Mahajan: +91 8360977622

The brochure is here.