Policy Presentation Competition, Lexathon 2026 by NLU, Odisha [Cash Prizes Rs 30K]: Register by Mar 10

About NLUO

National Law University Odisha (NLUO), established in 2008 in Cuttack, is a premier, NIRF-ranked (15th in 2025) institution focusing on quality legal education, research, and social justice. Situated on a 50-acre eco-friendly campus, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate law programs with top-tier infrastructure, including specialized,, and extensive library resources.

About LexTech

LexTech: Centre for Law, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation is a research centre dedicated to exploring the intersections of law and emerging technologies. With a focus on FinTech, AI, TMT, Online Gaming & Betting Laws, and Data Privacy, LexTech promotes interdisciplinary research, capacity building, and responsible tech adoption.

To give you a brief overview of our events so far, please find our “Unwrapped – The Annual Round up 2025” here.

About Lexathon 2026

In 2026, we are eager to make Lexathon bigger and better. The conclave features multiple academic and policy-driven competitions, including a Paper Presentation Competition in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Policy Presentation Competition in collaboration with Regstreet Law Advisors along with panel discussions and networking opportunities designed to deepen engagement with contemporary tech law challenges.

About the Policy Presentation Competition

The Policy Presentation Competition is designed to provide participants with a dynamic platform to develop innovative and actionable legal policy proposals addressing pressing challenges in the technology sector. Participants are encouraged to craft regulatory frameworks that catalyse technological advancement while safeguarding ethical standards, transparency, and legal compliance.

The theme for this edition is: “Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Securities Markets: Ensuring Transparency, Fairness, and Investor Protection.” The detailed policy problem statement will be released on 24th February, 2026.

Eligibility & Team Composition

• Open to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law students, including those enrolled in integrated law programs, from recognized universities.
• Participation is permitted individually or in teams of two (cross-institutional teams allowed).
• No limit on the number of teams registering from a single institution.

Competition Format

The competition will be conducted in two stages. Participants are required to submit a policy proposal of up to 3,000 words based on the problem statement released on 24th February, 2026. All submissions will undergo a plagiarism and compliance screening, following which they will be reviewed by Regstreet Law Advisors. The top eight submissions will be shortlisted for the online presentation round scheduled on 28th March, 2026, where each team will present for 10 minutes followed by a 5 minute question and answer session.

Awards & Benefits

• Winner: ₹15,000 + Internship Opportunity at Regstreet Law Advisors
• First Runner-Up: ₹10,000 + Internship Opportunity at Regstreet Law Advisors
• Second Runner-Up: ₹5,000

Registration Fees

• Single Author – Rs. 400
• Co-authors – Rs. 700

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: 20th February, 2026
• Release of Policy Problem Statement: 24th February, 2026
• Registration Closes: 10th March, 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Submission of Policy: 14th March, 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Release of Top 8 Results: 20th March, 2026
• Online Presentation: 28th March, 2026

Registration Procedure

Click Here to Register.

The brochure is here.