National Drafting Championship 2026 | Transgender Justice | Erode College of Law | Online Mode | Submit by 7th September 2026

National Drafting Championship 2026 | Transgender Justice | Erode College of Law | Online Mode | Submit by 7th September 2026

In Verba Legis II: National Drafting Championship, 2026

Theme: Transgender Justice – Vox Identitatis (Voice of Identity) Organized by Erode College of Law (Online Mode)

About the Event

Erode College of Law proudly announces the second edition of its prestigious National Drafting Championship to be held online on 21 September 2026. This year’s theme, Transgender Justice, emphasizes the transformative role of legal drafting in advancing equality, dignity, and inclusivity. Participants will engage in drafting Public Interest Litigations (PILs) that address pressing issues of transgender rights and India’s development.

About the College

Affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai and recognized by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi, Erode College of Law is a premier institution offering holistic legal education. The college is known for its vibrant academic environment, practical training opportunities, and consistent placement records.

Eligibility

• Open to all law students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year LL.B programs from BCI-recognized universities.
• Participants may register individually or in teams of two.
• Each team must submit one PIL memorial only.

Registration & Fees

• Single Author: ₹500
• Co-Author: ₹650
• Registration via Google Form Link.

• Payment to ICICI Bank, Account No. 002505016599, IFSC: ICIC0000025.

Submission Guidelines

• PIL memorials must be drafted in English and submitted in both Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF formats.
• Page limit: 10–12 pages.
• Mandatory plagiarism report via Turnitin (≤20% plagiarism, ≤10% AI check).
• Deadline: 7 September 2026, 11:59 PM via email to legaldraftingcommitteeecl@gmail.com.
• File naming convention: “PIL Memorial of Team Code – [Team Code]”.

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: 12 August 2026
• Last Date of Registration: 24 August 2026
• Problem Release: 25 August 2026
• Clarification Requests: 31 August 2026
• Clarifications Released: 3 September 2026
• Submission Deadline: 7 September 2026
• Results Announcement: 21 September 2026

Evaluation Criteria (Total: 100 Marks)

• Proper and articulate analysis – 20
• Extent and use of research – 20
• Clarity and organization – 20
• Grammar and style – 20
• Correct format and citation – 20

Rewards

• First Prize: ₹5,000
• Second Prize: ₹3,000
• Third Prize: ₹2,000
• E-certificates for all participants.
• Selected drafts may be published in the Sai Sindhu International Journal of Research (SSIJR) free of cost.

Contact

• Arun Rajkumar S: 9789113531
• Priyanka A: 8637615619
• Email: legaldraftingcommitteeecl@gmail.com

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