NLIU Agreement Drafting & Presentation Competition
About The Competition
The NLIU Agreement Drafting and Presentation Competition is an initiative of the NLIU Law Review, aimed at fostering an understanding of practical aspects of contract law. The second edition of the Competition will be conducted physically at the NLIU campus on 06-07 February 2026.
About NLIU Bhopal
Established in 1997, the National Law Institute University, Bhopal, is one of India’s premier law schools. It was established through the Rashtriya Vidhi Sansthan Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, enacted by the Madhya Pradesh State Legislature. The University has a strong tradition of fostering academic excellence and practical learning among students.
About NLIU Law Review
The NLIU Law Review is the flagship journal of NLIU, Bhopal, published biannually by the students of the University. It is a peer-reviewed academic law journal that promotes research and writing in contemporary legal issues and serves as an important forum for academic discourse. The Law Review has completed fourteen years, with twenty-four editions in publication.
Format of the Competition
The Competition will be conducted in two phases:
- Phase I – Contract Drafting Round: Participants will draft an agreement and a concept note based on a Contract Proposition, which will be a fictional problem statement. These submissions will be reviewed by the student editors of the NLIU Law Review.
- Phase II – Contract Presentation Round: The top twenty (or as determined) teams will proceed to the second phase, where they will present their drafted contracts before a panel of esteemed judges. This will be followed by a session on the nuances of contract drafting and legal research, and a valedictory ceremony for the distribution of awards.
Eligibility
The Competition is open to all law students (UG & PG) from recognized universities and institutions.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Registration: 31 December, 2025
- Last Date for Submission of Drafted Agreements: 09 January, 2026
- Notification of Selected Teams for Phase II: 15 January, 2026
- Presentation Round at NLIU Campus: 06-07 February, 2025
Awards & Recognition
- Winners: Internship with Saraf & Partners + Cash Prize of Rs. 25,000 + Free Access to Manupatra Academy Course
- Runners-Up: Cash Prize of Rs. 15,000 + Free Access to Manupatra Academy Course
- Second Runners-Up: Certificate + Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000 + 50% Discount on Manupatra Academy Course
- Best Overall Submission: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000
- Certificate of Merit to the top 15 participants
- Certificate of Participation to all participants
How to Register?
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Contact Info
In case of any query, please reach out to us at lawreview@nliu.ac.in or to Aditi Shreya (Editor-in-Chief) +91 96610 24007 or Gauri Agarwal (Deputy Editor-in-Chief) +91 88006 62103.
