Call For Submissions For LexSphere 2025 Competition By NMIMS, Mumbai [Submit By 31st October]
SVKM's NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai's Centre for Cyber and Artificial Intelligence (CCAI) is organising LexSphere 2025: Blog, Essay, Article, Op-Ed Writing and Case Commentary Competition
Established in 2013 under NMIMS (Deemed-to-be-University), the Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL), Mumbai, has been recognized by the Bar Council of India. With a emphasis on blending theoretical foundations with experiential learning, the school trains students through moot courts, legal aid camps, research projects, and industry internships. Its vision is to prepare professionals capable of addressing legal and technological challenges in today's changing world.
The Centre for Cyber and Artificial Intelligence (CCAI) is an initiative at KPMSOL dedicated to the interface of law, technology, and ethics. CCAI promotes dialogue, awareness, and research on issues such as cybersecurity, data privacy, AI governance, and digital rights. By engaging students through workshops, expert talks, and competitions, the Centre equips future legal professionals to evaluate emerging technologies while contributing to the development of secure and ethical digital ecosystems.
CCAI's LexSphere 2025, its flagship competition for the Academic Year 2025–26. The event invites participants from across the nation to showcase their writing skills in the domains of cyber law and artificial intelligence.
The competition spans four categories:
1. Blog Writing – Short, impactful pieces on cyber law and digital dilemmas.
2. Essay Writing – In-depth exploration of issues such as AI ethics, cybercrime, and digital rights.
3. Article/Op-Ed Writing – Bold perspectives on law, technology, and society.
4. Case Commentary – Critical analysis of landmark judgments shaping cyber law and AI accountability.
LexSphere is a platform to script the future, speak the unsaid, and reimagine the law in the digital age.
Timelines of The Event
Registrations Close: 18th October 2025
Submission Deadline: 31st October 2025
Mode of Event
The competition will be conducted entirely online.
Fee Structure
Individual Authorship
- 1 Event: ₹199
- 2 Events: ₹249
- 3 Events: ₹299
- 4 Events: ₹329
- 5 Events: ₹349
Co-Authorship
- 1 Event: ₹299
- 2 Events: ₹349
- 3 Events: ₹399
- 4 Events: ₹449
- 5 Events: ₹499
Eligibility
The competition is open to all individuals.
Prizes
- Winner: Cash Prize of Rs. 1200+ Publication + Certificate of Merit
- 1st Runner-Up: Cash Prize of Rs. 1000+ Publication + Certificate of Merit
- Top 5 Rankers: Publication Opportunity + Certificate of Merit
- Top 20 Rankers: Certificate of Merit
- All Participants: Certificate of Participation
- Cash Prizes worth up to ₹6,000 to be awarded across categories.*
Registrations & Submissions
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqr2FXNm86raMrlMGNn1RN5Bke-5oyBR8nbHFRpvXNbOgB8w/viewform
Participant Brochure & Payment Guidelines: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1imcmnxlNJ98OMewVxRevUREom8M6Y9wD?usp=sharing
Submissions must be uploaded via the official form before 11:59 PM, 31st October 2025.
Formatting Guidelines:
- File: .doc/.docx
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pts (10 pts for footnotes)
- Spacing: 1.5 (1 for footnotes)
- Citation: Bluebook 21st Edition
Contact Information
- Email: centreforcyberandai@gmail.com
- Instagram: @nmims_ccai
Student Coordinators:
- Devyani Dubey: +91 85911 44706
- Yashika Gupta: +91 70821 63000
For more details refer to the brochure here.