HPNLU Shimla Announces Lexcelerate'25 A National Legal Tech Business Plan Competition [Register By 19th September]

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, is an institution located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Committed to providing interdisciplinary and practical legal education, HPNLU focuses on the development of students, equipping them with the skills to excel in legal practice, law-making, and administration. The university is a hub for legal scholarship, research, and innovation, attracting a set of teachers from across India.

Lexcelerate'25 is a national legal tech business plan competition by HPNLU. Designed to propel entrepreneurial thinking among students, this event provides a platform to showcase business concepts within the legal technology sector.

Aligned with the goals of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect program, the competition aims to:

• Awaken students to entrepreneurship as a viable career path.
• Bridge the gap between academia and industry.
• Equip students with skills demanded by modern markets.

This is a one-day, hybrid competition inviting students to present legal startup ideas via a pitch deck to a panel of experienced judges.

Who is it for/Eligibility

The competition is open to anyone with an interest in pitching legal startup ideas. Teams can consist of up to three co-founders.

Location

Hybrid Mode: The event will be conducted through a blend of online and offline participation.

• Country: India
• City: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh (for offline participants)

Registration and Fee Details

Registration is a two-step process and is only accepted via the official link.

• Registration Fee for Other Institutions: ₹500/- per head
• Registration Fee for HPNLU Students: ₹350/- per head
• Official Registration Link: https://erphpnlu.in/anon_evForm.htm?ev=56
• Last Date of Registration: 19th September 2025

Successful registration will be confirmed via email to the team leader. All further communication will be directed to the registered email ID and the designated WhatsApp group.

Prizes & Awards

The competition offers awards and certificates to the winning teams. The prize money is subject to change as directed by the organizing committee.

• First Prize: ₹10,000/- + Certificate of Merit + internship opportunity at abyd.in
• Second Prize: ₹7,500/- + Certificate of Merit
• Third Prize: Certificate of Merit
• All Participants: Receive a Participation Certificate

Contact

• Sambhav Chhabra: +91 70147-33886
• Email: sambhavbba23007@hpnlu.ac.in

For more details refer to the brochure here.