National Legal Aid Innovation Competition 2026 by NLU, Jodhpur: Register by Aug 20
About Legal Aid and Awareness Committee
The Legal Aid and Awareness Committee (LAAC), National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ), is the University’s official student body dedicated to legal aid, access-to-justice initiatives, and clinical legal education outreach.
About the Opportunity
LAAC, NLUJ is organising the National Legal Aid Innovation Competition 2026 as Part I of the 3rd NLUJ-LAAC Stakeholders’ Summit, on the theme “Strengthening Clinical Legal Education through Legal Aid Cells.” The Summit will be held from October 9-11, 2026 at National Law University, Jodhpur.
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The Competition seeks to encourage law schools to develop innovative, research-driven and implementable legal aid interventions addressing contemporary access-to-justice challenges, and will be conducted in two stages:
- Stage I – Proposal Submission: Teams will submit a Concept Note identifying an access-to-justice gap, along with a 2-minute video presentation outlining their proposed intervention.
- Stage II – Report Submission & Presentation: Shortlisted teams will prepare a comprehensive empirical research report and present their findings before an Expert Evaluation Panel during the Stakeholders’ Summit.
In addition to the Competition, the Summit will bring together students, academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers and civil society organisations through capacity-building workshops, panel discussions, presentations by shortlisted teams, networking sessions, and the valedictory and award ceremony, providing participants with a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue on strengthening clinical legal education and legal aid.
Eligibility
One team comprising 3-5 undergraduate law students from each UGC- and BCI-recognised law school.
Theme
Criminal justice, juvenile justice, gender-inclusive legal aid, data governance, and bridging the digital divide to ensure access to justice.
Registration Fee
- Competition Registration: ₹1,500 per team
- Stage II (Shortlisted Teams): ₹4,500 per team (inclusive of accommodation, boarding, food and internal travel)
- Faculty Coordinator Registration: ₹2,500
Prizes
Cash prizes of ₹30,000, ₹20,000 and ₹15,000, along with internship opportunities, expert mentorship, publication of outstanding work, and participation in a national dialogue on legal aid.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Registration: August 20, 2026
- Stakeholders’ Summit: October 9-11, 2026
Registration Process
Click Here To Register.
Payment may be made through the following portal: Click Here To Pay
Contact
Email: [email protected]
- Dhruv Singhal – +91 7042668604
- Kairav Shah – +91 9619048491
- Shreya Bothra – +91 7014425032
Important Links
The Competition Brochure, Rules of the Competition, and Concept Note Guidelines are available here: Click Here
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