1st National Virtual Judgment Writing & Judicial Reasoning Competition 2026 by Amity Law School, Amity University Bengaluru
About the University
Amity University Bengaluru carries forward the globally acclaimed legacy of the Amity Education Group, underpinned by over two decades of commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. As a hub of higher education in South India, the university exemplifies Amity’s mission to cultivate future-ready leaders by integrating global standards in education, research, and training with a strong cultural foundation.
About the Law School
Amity Law School, Amity University Bengaluru, stands as a premier institution for legal studies, committed to fostering academic excellence, professional competence, and ethical responsibility. With its forward-looking curriculum and student-centric learning environment, the Law School embodies Amity’s vision to create global legal professionals who are socially conscious and justice-driven.
About the Competition
In an era where the pace of change consistently challenges the foundations of law, the ability to think clearly, reason deeply, and write judiciously has never been more essential. Courts today do more than adjudicate disputes—they shape public confidence, protect constitutional values, and translate complex legal principles into accessible justice.
At the heart of this process lies the judgment: a document that reflects not only legal acumen but also fairness, logic, and societal awareness. This initiative is envisioned as a platform that celebrates and cultivates this very craft. This initiative recognizes that judgment writing is not a mechanical exercise, but an intellectual and ethical endeavor, one that demands precision, empathy, and a firm grasp of the rule of law.
Eligibility
- The Competition shall be open for the students currently pursuing their bachelor’s degree in law, i.e., a 3-Year LL.B. course or a 5-Year LL.B. course from any recognized university/school in India.
- Individual participation as well as participation in a team of two i.e., co-authorship, is allowed.
- The participants shall be provided with a factual scenario/proposition and will be required to write a judgment based on the same.
- The participants shall write a single opinion. Multiple opinions are not allowed.
Judgement Format
The Cover Page
This page should consist of the following essentials:
- Unique Participation Code (top right corner)
- Name of the Competition
- Name of the Court
- Case Number
- Name of the Parties: (e.g., ABC v. Union of India).
- Advocates appearing on behalf of the Parties
Such fillers should not reveal the identity of the participants. Such a revelation would lead to immediate disqualification
The Body
- Precise Facts of the Case
- Jurisdiction
- Issues to be determined
- Arguments of the Two Parties
- Relevant Legislations
- Analysis of the Arguments, Evidence, and Conclusion based on the relevant facts
Conclusion
- The Decision of the Court based on the Analysis of the Law and Circumstances.
- Reasons for the Decision
- Statement of the Court on the awarding of the Sentence.
- The date on which the Judgement was written and read in Open Court
Submission Guidelines
- The language of the Judgment shall be in English only.
- The Judgement shall have a maximum length of 14 Pages.
- The Judgement should be submitted in the Microsoft Word file (doc./docx. format).
- The font used in all parts of the judgment must be in Times New Roman.
- The Font size for the main text must be 12 with 1.5-line spacing and justified.
- The Font Size for the footnotes must be 10 with 1.0 line spacing and left-aligned.
- The citation methodology to be followed for the footnotes is Bluebook (20th Ed.).
- The page number must be mentioned at the bottom center of each page.
- Submission through the designated Google Form / Email
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Fee
The registration fee for participation shall be as follows:
- Individual Registration: ₹500/-
- Team Registration: ₹800/-
Important dates
- Last date of Registration: 5th June,2026
- Last date for Judgement Submission: 20th June,2026
- Declaration of the Results: 25th June 2026
Awards
- Winner: Rs. 7000/-+ Certificate of Merit
- Runner-Up: Rs. 5000/- + Certificate of Merit
- Certificates for all participants
Contact
For any queries, please contact me at syadav@blr.amity.edu
