About the University/Organization

SVKM’s NMIMS School of Law, Hyderabad, established in 2019, is a part of one of India’s premier deemed-to-be universities, NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies). With over 43 years of academic legacy, NMIMS has expanded across 8 campuses and 17 specialized schools nationwide.

The Hyderabad campus is known for its commitment to excellence in legal education, backed by experienced faculty and a strong emphasis on research and social justice. The university prepares students for leadership in law with a global focus, interdisciplinary learning, and practical exposure through national and international-level competitions, workshops, and scholarly engagement.

About the Event

The Law & Technology Society of NMIMS School of Law, Hyderabad presents LexTech DraftCon 2025, a first-of-its-kind national-level policy and legal drafting competition.

With the central theme: “Shaping India’s Regulatory Landscape for Artificial Intelligence”, the event challenges law and tech enthusiasts to frame innovative, implementable, and ethical legislative/policy proposals around AI.

Participants will draft frameworks addressing real-world AI regulation challenges, receive expert feedback, and get a chance to present their ideas in a national forum. The event promotes cross-disciplinary learning, critical thinking, and policymaking aligned with India’s emerging digital governance goals.

Event Timeline

Format and Structure

The event consists of the following stages:

• Registration Stage: Individuals or teams of 2 must register and pay the applicable fee.
• Problem Release & Submission: Each team will receive a sub-theme-specific problem and must submit a legal draft (up to 4000 words) aligned with it. Options include drafting a Bill, Policy Framework, or Guidelines.
• Evaluation Stage: Experts in law and tech will review submissions based on innovation, legal structure, feasibility, and depth.
• Presentation Stage: Top 4 teams will present their drafts virtually to a judging panel, followed by Q&A.
• Valedictory Ceremony: Winners and special awards will be announced.

Location and Mode

Venue: Online
Mode: Virtual Presentations and Submissions

Additional Highlights

Sub-Themes Include:

• AI in Defence
• AI in Data Protection & Privacy
• AI in Healthcare
• AI in the Bar and Bench
• AI in Powered Mobilities
• AI in Robotics
• AI in Social Media
• AI in Labour Law

Prizes:

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• 🥇 Winner: ₹10,000 + Digital Certificate
• 🥈 Runner-up: ₹5,000 + Digital Certificate
• 🏆 Best Policy Draft: Certificate + Memento
• 💡 Most Innovative Proposal: Certificate + Memento
• ✨ Best Draft: Digital Certificate of Excellence
• 🎤 Best Speaker: Digital Certificate of Appreciation
• 🎖️ Certificate of Merit for Top 5 Teams
• 📜 All participants: Digital Certificate of Participation

FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to participate?
A: Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in recognized institutions in India.

Q2: Can I participate solo?
A: Yes, individuals or teams of up to 2 are allowed.

Q3: What is the registration fee?
A:

• Early Bird (Till 2 August): ₹500
• Regular (Till 10 August): ₹1000

Q4: Will all participants receive certificates?
A: Yes, all registered participants will receive digital participation certificates.

Q5: Is there a plagiarism policy?
A: Yes, submissions with over 10% plagiarism will be disqualified.

Important Links

Downloadables

Brochure

Contact

Email: saramitra2621@gmail.com
Phone (General Queries): +91 98756 56609
Convenor: +91 95911 74614 (Thrisha S. Kumar)
Co-Convenor: +91 90000 34545 (J. Trishitha Reddy)

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Let India’s next regulatory revolution begin—submit your draft and shape the law for tomorrow’s tech.