Registrations are invited for the 1st Legislative Drafting and Presentation Competition by NUSRL. Register by April 10!
About the University
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 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 endeavors 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 Competition
The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda at NUSRL Ranchi is proud to announce the inaugural edition of the Legislative Policy Drafting and Presentation Competition. This competition presents a unique 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 effective 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.
The chosen theme for the first Legislative Policy Drafting and Presentation Competition is the “Cryptocurrency Regulation Challenge.” The competition’s objective is to create a platform for bright minds to conduct analytical research on laws in various jurisdictions and devise intellectually sound provisions applicable to the Indian legal framework.
Ultimately, the competition seeks to foster an environment for the exchange of ideas and experiences, welcoming participation from both law students and legal practitioners in the legislative drafting process.
The competition shall be organized in two phases comprising of Submission of Legislative Policy Draft (Phase-I) and Presentation (‘Phase-II’). Maximum of 20% participants will qualify for Phase-II.
Eligibility and Team Composition
The competition is open to all students from a recognised college or University. The team may comprise a maximum number of 2 members.
Registration and Payment
All interested teams who wish to register shall send the duly completed Registration Form mentioned at the end of this post.
The bank account details are as follows:
- Name of Account: NUSRL RANCHI
- Name of the Bank: Bank of India
- A/C Number: 490710110003104
- Type of Account: Savings Account
- IFSC Code: BKID0005900
- Branch: NUSRL Campus
Timeline
- Opening of registrations and Release of Problem Statement: 19th March 2024
- Deadline of Registration: 10th April 2024
- Last date for seeking clarifications: 10th April 2024
- Deadline of Submission: 20th April 2024
- Declaration of Phase I results: 10th May 2024
- Presentation of the finalists and the declaration of final results: 18th-19th May 2024
Awards & Prizes
- Winner: ₹5000 + Internship Opportunity at B&B Associates LLP + Certificate of Merit
- 1st Runner-Up: ₹3000 + Internship Opportunity at B&B Associates LLP + Certificate of Merit
- 2nd Runner-Up: ₹2000 + Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of merit to the top five participants
- Certificate of participation to all the participants
Contact Information
- Mr. Aditya Raj Gupta: +91 9771193873
- Mr. Devam Krishnan: +91 9123481806
