RAJASTHAN LAW FESTIVAL 2025 |22^nd -23^rd March

The Rajasthan Law Festival is a prominent annual event in Rajasthan, India, dedicated to fostering legal awareness and providing a platform for legal professionals, scholars, and students to engage in meaningful discourse on contemporary legal issues. The festival provides a platform to enhance practical legal skills through competitions such as drafting, debate, and client counseling. It facilitates networking opportunities with judges, advocates, and peers, fostering professional relationships and collaborations. Engaging in panel discussions and talk shows deepens understanding of pressing legal issues, while contributing to calls for papers allows participants to showcase their research and gain recognition within the legal community.

EVENT OVERVIEW : The Rajasthan Law Festival (RLF) 2025, now in its fourth edition, is set to be a landmark event in the legal calendar.

Dates: March 22-23, 2025
Venue: Apex University, Sitapura Campus, Jaipur
Organized by: Vidhishala Foundation in association with Ranka Public Charitable Trust
Supported by: Rajasthan High Court Bar Association, The Bar Association (Jaipur), The District Advocates’ Bar Association (Jaipur), DRT Bar Association (Jaipur), and various legal institutions.
Objective: To foster legal education, advocacy skills, and professional networking among law students, academicians, and legal practitioners.

About the organization

VIDHISHALA : Vidhishala, a society registered under The Rajasthan Societies Registration Act, of 1958, has been a guiding light within the legal community since its establishment in July 2020. This remarkable organization is deeply committed to disseminating legal education, promoting awareness, and nurturing interdisciplinary discourse across various legal domains. With a diverse membership that includes law students, legal practitioners, respected academicians, and esteemed judges, It is dedicated to enlightening individuals about their legal rights and duties. This commitment to legal empowerment has earned Vidhishala a well-deserved place among the “Top 100 Indian Law Blogs and Websites” by Feedspot in 2021.

One of Vidhishala’s significant accomplishments is the “Rajasthan Law Festival,” a prestigious event held in collaboration with the Ranka Public Charitable Trust. This festival represents a landmark in the legal history of the country, underscoring Vidhishala’s dedication to advancing the legal profession and fostering intellectual discourse.

RANKA PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST : The Trust was set up by late Dr. N. M. RANKA, Senior Advocate in the year 1980. Major Activities undertaken by the Trust. The Trust also provides scholarship to needy students and provides free medicines and foods to poor patient’s from time to time. The Trust also grants donation to like-minded Trusts carrying out works of philanthropy, education, old age homes etc.

Key Highlights of Rajasthan Law Festival (RLF) 2025

Presence of Eminent Dignitaries

The festival will host Supreme Court and High Court Judges, senior advocates, academicians, and legal professionals who will share insights on critical legal issues. Participants will have the opportunity to interact and network with key figures from the legal fraternity.

2.National-Level Legal Competitions

RLF 2025 features multiple competitions to test participants’ legal knowledge, advocacy skills, and analytical abilities:

National RTI Drafting Competition – Encourages students to draft Right to Information (RTI) applications, promoting transparency and legal research.
National PIL Drafting Competition – Enhances participants’ understanding of public interest litigation and the drafting process.
National Debate Competition – Challenges participants to argue on contemporary legal issues.
National Legal Quiz – A rapid-fire quiz on Constitutional Law, Current Affairs, and Landmark Judgments.
National Client Counselling Competition – Simulates real-life lawyer-client interactions, improving legal advisory skills.
National Reel & Short Movie Competition – Encourages participants to use creative storytelling to depict legal themes.

Call for Papers – Rajasthan Law Journal

Law students, researchers, and professionals can submit research papers on topics such as Gender Equality in Law, Uniform Civil Code (UCC), and the Misuse of Women-Centric Laws. The best papers will be published in the Rajasthan Law Journal, offering academic recognition.

Panel Discussions on Contemporary Legal Issues

Session 1 : The missing asset in your Balance sheet : Unlocking value through Patents and Intellectual Property rights (IPR)

Session 2 : Gender equality in customs & law : Are Indians laws aligned with the core principles of Ancient India ?

Session 3 : Misuse of Women- Centric laws : Balancing Protection and prevention of false cases

Social & Networking Opportunities

The Social Night and Cultural Walk provide a platform for attendees to interact informally, fostering connections within the legal community.

Benefits of Participating in RLF 2025 Competitions

1. Skill Development – Enhances legal drafting, advocacy, and research skills.
Career Growth – Boosts CV with certificates, awards, and published papers.
Networking – Connect with Supreme Court & High Court judges, senior advocates, and academicians.
Recognition & Prizes – Cash rewards, mementos, and publication opportunities.
Public Speaking & Confidence – Debate and client counselling improve articulation and legal argumentation.
Internship & Job Prospects – Exposure to legal professionals can open career opportunities.
Social Impact – RTI & PIL drafting contribute to legal awareness and social justice.
Creativity & Law – Reel & Short Movie Competition allows innovative legal storytelling.

EVENTS	FEE	REMARKS
RTI Drafting competition	350 per entry	Multiple submission allowed
PIL drafting competition	350 per entry	Multiple submission allowed
Legal quiz competition	Free	With panel discussion
Call for papers	450(single) / 750 ( co-authorship)	Max 2 authors
Panel discussion + legal quiz	450 per participant	–
Debate competition	350 per participant	–
Client counselling competition	2100 per team	3 members per team
Reel & movie competition	350 per entry	Separate categories , multiple entries allowed
Social Night	350 per entry	Free for flagship event participants