National Legal Notice Drafting Competition | Online Mode | Late Adv. Ku. Shalaka Santosh Khandge Law College | Pune | Prize ₹15000 | Register by October 17, 2026
National Legal Notice Drafting Competition | Online Mode | Late Adv. Ku. Shalaka Santosh Khandge Law College | Pune | Prize ₹15000 | Register by October 17, 2026
National Online Legal Notice Drafting Competition 2026
Organised by Late Adv. Ku. Shalaka Santosh Khandge Law College, Pune Prizes Worth ₹15,000 | Register by October 17, 2026
About the Organiser
The competition is hosted by Nutan Maharashtra Vidya Prasarak Mandal (NMVPM) Trust through Late Adv. Ku. Shalaka Santosh Khandge Law College, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune. Established in 2025, the College is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, recognised by the Government of Maharashtra and approved by the Bar Council of India. The institution is dedicated to quality legal education, academic excellence, professional competence, and ethical values.
About the Competition
The National Online Legal Notice Drafting Competition 2026 is a simulated legal drafting exercise designed for undergraduate law students across India. Participants will prepare:
- A Legal Notice
- A Reply to the Legal Notice
- An Online Interview/Viva Voce
This competition aims to replicate real-world pre-litigation practice, where grievances are formally communicated, demands are structured, and opportunities for resolution are explored before litigation.
Objective of the Competition
The initiative seeks to:
- Bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical legal practice.
- Strengthen drafting, analytical reasoning, and advocacy skills.
- Enhance professional communication through structured legal documents.
- Provide exposure to simulated disputes and legal reasoning.
Competition Structure
Participants may choose one of the following problem statements:
- Recovery of Unpaid Wages – Ms. Riya Sharma v. Zenith Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Recovery of Contractual Dues – M/s Aarav Infrastructure v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
Each team must prepare both a Legal Notice and a Reply. Evaluation will be based on:
- Legal Notice: 40 marks
- Reply: 40 marks
- Interview/Viva Voce: 20 marks Total: 100 marks
Eligibility
- Open to undergraduate law students (LL.B., B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., B.L.S. LL.B., etc.).
- Participation strictly in pairs of two.
- Both participants must be bona fide students of a recognised law institution.
- Competition mode: Online.
- Official communication and submissions: English.
Submission Guidelines
- Legal Notice and Reply must be submitted as two separate PDF files (4–6 pages each).
- Team Code (provided post-registration) must appear only in the header.
- No identifying details (names, college, logos) in submissions.
- AI-assisted content and textual similarity limited to 10%.
- Plagiarism, fabrication, impersonation, or malpractice may lead to disqualification.
Formatting Guidelines
- Page size: A4
- Font: Times New Roman
- Main text: 12 pt | Headings: 14 pt bold
- Line spacing: 1.5 | Alignment: Justified
- Citations: Bluebook, 21st Edition
Perks of Participation
- Practical exposure to professional legal drafting.
- Application of legal reasoning to simulated disputes.
- Online viva experience focused on drafting choices and legal authorities.
- Certificate of Participation for all compliant entries.
- Prizes, mementos, and certificates for top three teams.
Prizes
- First Prize: ₹7,000 + Memento + Certificate
- Second Prize: ₹5,000 + Memento + Certificate
- Third Prize: ₹3,000 + Memento + Certificate
Registration Details
- Mode: Online
- Fee: ₹500 per team (two participants)
- Registration via official Google Form (link in brochure).
- Payment instructions provided in brochure.
Important Dates
- Registration Opens: September 29, 2026
- Problem Statement Released: September 29, 2026
- Last Date for Registration: October 17, 2026
- Last Date for Submission: October 24, 2026
- Interview/Viva Voce: To be announced
- Results & Prize Distribution: To be announced
How to Register
Interested participants must complete the official Google Registration Form after payment.
Contact
For queries and official communication: Email: lakssk.lawcollegecompetitions@gmail.com Phone: +91 7030082408
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