Lexathon 2026 – Policy Presentation Competition at NLUO in collaboration with Regstreet Law Advisors
About LexTech
LexTech: Centre for Law, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation is a research centre dedicated to exploring the intersections of law and emerging technologies. With a focus on FinTech, AI, TMT, Online Gaming & Betting Laws, and Data Privacy, LexTech promotes interdisciplinary research, capacity building, and responsible tech adoption.
About Lexathon
In 2026, we are eager to make Lexathon bigger and better. The conclave features multiple academic and policy-driven competitions, including a Paper Presentation Competition in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Policy Presentation Competition in collaboration with Regstreet Law Advisors, along with panel discussions and networking opportunities designed to deepen engagement with contemporary tech law challenges.
About the Competition
The Policy Presentation Competition is designed to provide participants with a dynamic platform to develop innovative and actionable legal policy proposals addressing pressing challenges in the technology sector. Participants are encouraged to craft regulatory frameworks that catalyse technological advancement while safeguarding ethical standards, transparency, and legal compliance.
The theme for this edition is: “Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Securities Markets: Ensuring Transparency, Fairness, and Investor Protection.” The detailed policy problem statement will be released on 24th February, 2026.
Eligibility & Team Composition
- Open to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law students, including those enrolled in integrated law programs, from recognized universities.
- Participation is permitted individually or in teams of two (cross-institutional teams allowed).
- No limit on the number of teams registering from a single institution.
Competition Format
The competition will be conducted in two stages. Participants are required to submit a policy proposal of up to 3,000 words based on the problem statement released on 24th February, 2026. All submissions will undergo a plagiarism and compliance screening, following which they will be reviewed by Regstreet Law Advisors.
The top eight submissions will be shortlisted for the online presentation round scheduled on 28th March, 2026, where each team will present for 10 minutes followed by a 5 minute question and answer session.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Fee
Important dates
- Registration Opens: 20th February, 2026
- Release of Policy Problem Statement: 24th February, 2026
- Registration Closes: 10th March, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Submission of Policy: 14th March, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Release of Top 8 Results: 20th March, 2026
- Online Presentation: 28th March, 2026
Awards
- Winner: ₹15,000 + Internship Opportunity at Regstreet Law Advisors
- First Runner-Up: ₹10,000 + Internship Opportunity at Regstreet Law Advisors
- Second Runner-Up: ₹5,000
Contact
For any queries, please feel free to reach out to us at lextech@nluo.ac.in
