National PIL Competition by IDIA Bihar: Register by June 30

About Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education 

Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education (IDIA) is a non-profit organisation working in India which aims to empower underprivileged children by giving them access to quality legal education. It was initially started by late Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer in the year 2010 from West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences.

It is a pan-Indian, student-run movement to train underprivileged students and help them transform into leading lawyers and community advocates.

About the Competition

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is Indian judiciary’s unique gift to constitutional jurisprudence. PIL provides a relaxation in the procedural requirements for approaching the Judiciary in cases where the “interest” of the “public” is under threat. It is an invitation extended to all the public-spirited individuals to knock on the Court’s door if they witness constitutional neglect or lawlessness.

The main objective of public interest litigation is to safeguard the interests of the society and ensure that justice is served to all, irrespective of social, financial, and socio-economic backwardness.

Objective

The principle objective of the competition is to provide the budding minds of the legal fraternity an opportunity to understand the practical intricacies of drafting a PIL.

This competition is a fundraiser, the contribution made by the participants will be used for the purpose of funding the legal education of underprivileged and marginalised students.

Themes

• Environment and Wildlife Protection;
• Accessible Education for Persons with Disabilities;
• Gender Justice and other Contemporary Issues.

(these themes are suggestive, not mandatory)

Team Composition

• Individual Participation, as well as Participation in a team of two, is allowed
• Cross teams are allowed

Eligibility

Students currently pursuing their Bachelor’s Degree in law i.e. 3- year LL.B. course or 5 year LL.B. course from any recognized university/college in India.

Perks

• Internship opportunity at Dua Associates
• Free Mentorship Sessions with YLCC
• Certificates of Excellence and Participation

Minimum Contribution

• Single Participation: ₹ 200/-
• Participation in a  team of two: ₹ 250/-

How to Register?

Interested participants can register for the competition through this link.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Registration: 30th June 2022
• Last Date of Submission: 10th July 2022
• Oral Rounds: 20th July 2022

Contact

• Mukesh Kumar: 8083004848
• Shubh Gautam: 8507130175