NMIMS Indore Is Organizing 'SAMATVA: 2nd National Legal Aid Policy Convention 2025' [Register By 5th March]

SAMATVA: The Legal Aid Society, School of Law, NMIMS Indore is organizing the 2nd National Legal Aid Policy Convention 2025, scheduled for 22- 23 March 2025, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

This event offers a unique platform for law students to develop innovative legal solutions aimed at empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs). It's a chance to challenge conventional thought, craft inclusive policies, and be part of the change that makes law truly accessible for everyone.

Founded in 2017, the School of Law at NMIMS Indore has quickly established itself as a hub of academic excellence and social innovation. A constituent of the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), established in 1981, the students actively engage in dynamic legal debates, advocacy training, and socially impactful programs.

SAMATVA stands for equality, justice, and inclusion. From Lok Adalat awareness drives to street vendor legal support, prison outreach programs, and disability rights workshops,it takes legal aid beyond the classroom and into the heart of communities. The mission is to bridge the gap between legal rights and real-world justice while empowering marginalized groups.

SAMATVA's relentless commitment earned recognition at SAMVAD 2024, a state-level consultation on disability rights organized by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, MPSLSA, and UNICEF Bhopal, where our recommendations were taken into consideration for state policy reforms.

EVENT OBJECTIVES:

This convention is designed to encourage law students to think beyond textbooks and courtroom strategies by:

● Drafting policies that foster inclusion and accessibility for PwDs

● Engaging in critical discussions with policymakers, experts, and disability rights activists.

● Participating in public hearing to test the practicality of their policies before key stakeholders

It's a journey to explore the nexus between law, policy, and justice—and perhaps even rewrite it!

COMPETITION STRUCTURE:

● Preliminary Round: Written policy submissions

● Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals: Top 8 teams to present their policies before an esteemed jury with rebuttal rounds to challenge and defend policy ideas

● Public Hearing with policymakers, legal experts, and PwDs

WHY JOIN?

● Innovate Legal Solutions: Draft impactful policies addressing real-world issues

● Engage with Experts: Interact with policymakers, advocates, and disability rights specialists

● Public Hearings: Gain practical exposure through policy discussions with stakeholders

● Recognition: Awards and accolades for top-performing teams. Furthermore, all participants would receive certificates of participation.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to all undergraduate law students (5-year and 3-year LL.B. programs) from recognized universities and colleges across India.

Registration Details:

● Registration Fee: ₹700 per team

● Registration Deadline: 4th March 2025

● Policy Submission Deadline: 4th March 2025

● On-Campus Rounds: 22nd to 23rd March 2025

● Prizes: Winner – ₹21,000 + Trophy | First

● Runners-Up – ₹11,000 + Trophy | Best

● Speaker (Policy Hearing) – ₹3,000 + Trophy

Registration Form Link: https://forms.gle/XuHKR11McVZ13RWz7

Contact:

Mail: samatva.solindore@nmims.edu.

Contact no. - Student Coordinators

PRACHITI SURI - +91 8602737461

ANJALI BAGRI - +91 87705 67933

RIDDHI GUPTA- +91 9424589219