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Call for Registrations: Lexsphere by Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai [Online; Multiple Competitions; Cash Prizes & Publication Opportunities]: Register by March 2, 2025


About NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL), established in 2013, is part of NMIMS (Deemed-to-be-University) and is approved by the Bar Council of India. Known for its dynamic curriculum blending theory with practical skills, KPMSOL emphasizes holistic legal education through moot courts, internships, and exposure to emerging areas like cyber law and AI.


About the Centre for Cyber and Artificial Intelligence (CCAI)

The Centre for Cyber and Artificial Intelligence (CCAI) is a dedicated committee at KPMSOL focused on advancing research and awareness in technology, cybersecurity, and law. The committee hosts seminars, workshops, and competitions on critical topics like AI governance, data privacy laws, and ethical implications of emerging technologies.


About Lexsphere

Lexsphere, organized by CCAI, is a comprehensive online competition series aimed at addressing pressing issues in cyber law and AI. Participants can demonstrate their analytical and creative skills across four categories:

  1. Blog Writing
  2. Policy Making
  3. Essay Writing
  4. Case Commentary

This event provides a platform to engage in critical thinking and contribute to the legal frameworks shaping the digital world.


Event Themes & Subthemes

Blog Writing

  • ADR in Cyber Conflicts
  • AI and Legal Accountability
  • Ethics of Cyber Surveillance
  • Digital Forensics in Cybercrime
  • Deepfakes and the Law

Essay Writing

  • Online Dispute Resolution
  • Regulating Artificial Intelligence Bias
  • Green AI and Sustainability
  • Cybersecurity in Finance
  • Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

Policy Making

  • AI in Alternate Dispute Resolution
  • Data Sovereignty and Localization
  • Regulating Decentralized Finance and Blockchain
  • Digital Inclusion in Justice
  • Artificial Intelligence in Climate Tech

Case Commentary

  • Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
  • Google Spain SL v. Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (2014)
  • Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India (2016)
  • Nasscom vs. Ajay Sood & Others
  • CBI vs. Arif Azim (Sony Sambandh Case)

Timelines

Event MilestoneDate
Registrations OpenDecember 1, 2024
Registrations CloseMarch 2, 2025
Submission Window OpensDecember 15, 2024
Submission Window ClosesMarch 2, 2025
Declaration of ResultsMarch 7, 2025

Mode of Event

The event will be conducted online.

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Fee Structure

Participation Type1 Event2 Events3 Events4 Events
Individual₹199₹299₹349₹399
Co-Authorship₹279₹349₹399₹449

Prizes

CategoryPrize/Benefits
Winner₹1200 + Publication & Internship Opportunities
1st Runner Up₹800 + Publication & Internship Opportunities
Top 5 RankersPublication Opportunity
Top 20 RankersCertificate of Merit
All ParticipantsCertificate of Participation

Submission Guidelines

  • Format: Doc/Docx
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pts (10 pts for footnotes, Bluebook 21st Edition citation).
  • Spacing: 1.5 spacing.
  • Word Limits:
    • Essay: 2000–5000 words
    • Blog: 500–1500 words
    • Case Commentary: 1500–3000 words
    • Policy: 2000–3000 words

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