2nd Legal Aid Policy Convention 2025 | School of Law, NMIMS Indore

Samatva, Legal Aid Society, School of Law, NMIMS Indore in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is organising the 2nd National Legal Aid Policy Convention 2025, scheduled for 22- 23 March 2025.

This pioneering event offers a unique platform for law students to develop innovative legal solutions aimed at empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs). It’s more than a competition—it's a chance to challenge conventional thought, craft inclusive policies, and be part of the change that makes law truly accessible for everyone.

About School of Law, NMIMS Indore

Founded in 2017, the School of Law at NMIMS Indore has quickly established itself as a hub of academic excellence and social innovation. A constituent of the renowned Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), established in 1981, we pride ourselves on producing socially responsible leaders with legal expertise. Our students actively engage in dynamic legal debates, advocacy training, and socially impactful programs.

About Samatva

SAMATVA stands for equality, justice, and inclusion. From Lok Adalat awareness drives to street vendor legal support, prison outreach programs, and disability rights workshops, we take legal aid beyond the classroom and into the heart of communities. Our mission? To bridge the gap between legal rights and real-world justice while empowering marginalized groups.

SAMATVA’s relentless commitment earned recognition at SAMVAD 2024, a state-level consultation on disability rights organized by the Hon’ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh, MPSLSA, and UNICEF Bhopal, where our recommendations were taken into consideration for state policy reforms.

Objectives

• This convention is designed to encourage law students to think beyond textbooks and courtroom strategies by:
• Drafting policies that foster inclusion and accessibility for PwDs
• Engaging in critical discussions with policymakers, experts, and disability rights activists.
• Participating in public hearing to test the practicality of their policies before key stakeholders
• It’s a journey to explore the nexus between law, policy, and justice—and perhaps even rewrite it!

Competition Structure

• Preliminary Round: Written policy submissions
• Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals: Top 8 teams to present their policies before an esteemed jury with rebuttal rounds to challenge and defend policy ideas
• Public Hearing with policymakers, legal experts, and PwDs

Why Join

• Innovate Legal Solutions: Draft impactful policies addressing real-world issues
• Engage with Experts: Interact with policymakers, advocates, and disability rights specialists
• Public Hearings: Gain practical exposure through policy discussions with stakeholders
• Recognition: Awards and accolades for top-performing teams. Furthermore, all participants would receive certificates of participation.

Eligibility

Open to all undergraduate law students (5-year and 3-year LL.B. programs) from recognized universities and colleges across India.

Registration Details

• Registration Fee: ₹700 per team
• Registration Deadline: 4th March 2025
• Policy Submission Deadline: 4th March 2025
• On-Campus Rounds: 22nd to 23rd March 2025

Prizes

• Winner – ₹21,000 + Trophy
• First Runners-Up – ₹11,000 + Trophy
• Best Speaker (Policy Hearing) – ₹3,000 + Trophy

Registration

Form: [Click here to Register]

Downloads

Brochure: [Click here to view]

Contact

For queries or clarifications, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Student Coordinators

• Shradha Tomar: 7247351851
• Prakhar Sharma: 7376577759