Call For Submissions: 2nd Legislative Drafting & Presentation Competition By CPLAN, NUSRL [Register By 25th May]

National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL) was established by Act No. 4 of Jharkhand State Assembly in 2010. The University has subsequently been recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) in September 2011 u/s 22, u/s 12B in the year 2018 of the UGC Act of 1956 and Bar Council of India (BCI).

The University started functioning in September 2010. At present, the University has more than 600 students on the rolls in the undergraduate course. The University has been included as member of the CLAT w.e.f. CLAT 2012. At the undergraduate level, University offers Five-year Integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree Program which consists of ten semesters.

The University also started its Research Program in January 2012.With modest beginning, the University is all set to compete with global academic standards with deftly crafted teaching-learning methodology. NUSRL endeavours to share the global opportunity in law as well as legal discipline.

The University is having a full time and part time Ph.D. programme and also offering Executive Diploma in Child Rights & Child Protection, Mines & Minerals Law and P.G. Diploma in Tribal Law and Master in Law & Policy.

About the Legislative Drafting and Presentation Competition

The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda at NUSRL Ranchi announces the second edition of the Legislative Policy Drafting and Presentation Competition. This competition presents an opportunity for participants to delve into the intricacies of legislative drafting, refining their skills in the process.

It aims to guide participants through the entire drafting process, from identifying issues to achieving a balanced approach between idealistic and pragmatic considerations.

Engaging in legislative drafting enhances students' ability to recognize existing legal issues and gaps, enabling them to propose solutions. It also broadens their knowledge, analytical capabilities, and interpretation of the law.

The competition extends an open invitation to students from all law schools, encouraging them to participate and contribute to the exchange of ideas and experiences on the designated topic.

Eligibility & Team Composition

• Open to all students and academicians from recognized institutions.
• Individual or co-authored entries (max 2 members per team) are allowed.

Registration Details

• Single Author: ₹300
• Co-authors: ₹500
• Register by: May 25, 2025
• Registration Form: Click here to register

Payment Information

• Account Name: NUSRL RANCHI
• Bank: Bank of India
• A/C No.: 490710110003104
• IFSC: BKID0005900
• Branch: NUSRL Campus

Key Dates

• Registrations Open: May 3, 2025
• Registrations Close: May 25, 2025
• Clarification Deadline: May 27, 2025
• Submission Deadline: June 17, 2025
• Phase 1 Results: June 25, 2025
• Final Presentation & Results: June 28, 2025

Prizes & Awards

• Winner: ₹6000 + Internship with Sr. Adv. Pradeep Rai + Certificate
• 1st Runner-Up: ₹4000 + Internship + Certificate
• 2nd Runner-Up: ₹3000 + Certificate
• Top 5 participants receive Certificates of Merit
• All participants receive Certificates of Participation

Contact for Queries

• Dr. Vagish Upadhyay: +91 82793 58781
• Apurva Shankar: +91 79037 77961
• Mizana: +91 80813 14473

For more details, refer to the brochure here.