2nd NLIU Agreement Drafting and Presentation Competition

NLIU Agreement Drafting and Presentation Competition 2025

About NLIU Bhopal

Established in 1997, the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, is one of India’s premier law schools. It was founded through the Rashtriya Vidhi Sansthan Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, enacted by the Madhya Pradesh State Legislature. The university has a strong tradition of fostering academic excellence and practical learning among students.

About NLIU Law Review

The NLIU Law Review is the flagship journal of NLIU, Bhopal, published biannually by students of the University. It is a peer-reviewed academic law journal that promotes research and writing on contemporary legal issues and serves as an important platform for academic discourse. Over fourteen years, the journal has published twenty-four editions and continues to contribute significantly to legal scholarship.

About the Competition

The NLIU Agreement Drafting and Presentation Competition is an initiative of the NLIU Law Review, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the practical aspects of contract law. The second edition of the competition will be conducted physically at the NLIU campus on 22-23 March, 2025.

Format of the Competition

The competition will be conducted in two phases:

Phase I – Contract Drafting Round

Participants will draft an agreement and a concept note based on a fictional Contract Proposition.
The student editors of the NLIU Law Review will review and evaluate these submissions.

Phase II – Contract Presentation Round

The top twenty (or as determined) teams will proceed to the second phase.
Participants will present their drafted contracts before a panel of esteemed judges.
This phase will also include a session on contract drafting and legal research, followed by a valedictory ceremony where awards will be distributed.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all law students (UG & PG) from recognized universities and institutions.

Important Dates

Last Date for Registration: 10 February, 2025
Last Date for Submission of Drafted Agreements: 25 February, 2025
Notification of Selected Teams for Phase II: 7 March, 2025
Presentation Round at NLIU Campus: 22-23 March, 2025

Awards & Recognition

Winners: Internship with Saraf & Partners + Cash Prize of ₹25,000 + Free Access to Manupatra Academy Course
Runners-Up: Cash Prize of ₹15,000 + Free Access to Manupatra Academy Course
Second Runners-Up: Cash Prize of ₹10,000 + Certificate + 50% Discount on Manupatra Academy Course
Best Overall Submission: Cash Prize of ₹5,000
Certificate of Merit: Awarded to the top 15 participants
Certificate of Participation: Provided to all participants