ABOUT THE ORGANIZER:
Apex University, Jaipur, established under the aegis of the Sanjay Shiksha Samiti (1965), is a premier multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, research, and experiential learning. The Apex School of Law is one of its leading constituent schools, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in law while emphasizing practical legal education through moot courts, legal aid programmes, seminars, workshops, and other academic activities. The event is organized by the Moot Court Society, Apex School of Law, in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jaipur (District).
ABOUT THE COMPETITION:
Jus Novum AU – Nationwide Law Fest, 2026 is a national-level law festival organized by the Moot Court Society, Apex School of Law, Apex University, Jaipur , in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority, Jaipur. The competition is founded on the belief that law extends beyond a profession, serving as a catalyst for social transformation, justice, and the protection of human dignity. It seeks to nurture legally aware, ethically driven, and socially responsible future legal professionals committed to upholding the rule of law.
The flagship hybrid competitions include:
- Arbitration Competition
- Mediation Competition
- Client Counselling Competition
In addition, the fest features one-day competitions such as Debate, Judgment Writing, Essay Writing, Poster Making, and Quiz, along with online competitions including Article Writing, Creative Writing, and Short Film Making. The total prize pool is up to ₹1.5 lakh, along with internships, publication opportunities, certificates, and other academic benefits from collaborating organizations.
ELIGIBILITY:
- The Hybrid Events (Arbitration, Mediation, and Client Counselling) and the Judgment Writing Competition are exclusively open to law students.
- All other competitions are open to students from Schools (Classes VIII–XII), Colleges, and Universities across all academic disciplines.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- 31 July 2026: Last Date to Register for Hybrid & Online Events
- 10 August 2026: Release of Proposition (Client Counselling & Mediation Competition)
- 12 August 2026: Last Date to Seek Clarifications
- 14 August 2026: Release of Clarifications
- 16 August 2026: Soft Copy Memorial Submission (Arbitration) & Last Date for Online Competitions
- 20 August 2026: Draw of Lots
- 21–23 August 2026: Online Preliminary Rounds for Arbitration, Mediation, and Client Counselling Competitions.
- 28 August 2026: Declaration of Preliminary Round Results
- 2 September 2026: Release of Offline Mediation Proposition & Last Date for One-Day Event Registration
- 5 September 2026: Last Date to Seek Clarifications (Offline Mediation)
- 8 September 2026: Release of Clarifications (Offline Mediation)
- 10 September 2026: Release of Topics for One-Day Events & Draw of Lots
- 11 September 2026: Inaugural Ceremony, Quarter & Semi-Finals
- 12 September 2026: One-Day Competitions & Gala Night
- 13 September 2026: Final Rounds & Valedictory Ceremony
PRIZES:
Arbitration Competition
- Winner: ₹21,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Best Memorial: ₹7,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Best Speaker: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Mediation Competition
- Winner: ₹16,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹10,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Best Mediator: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Client Counselling Competition
- Winner: ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹8,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Best Client: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Best Counsel: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Debate Competition
- Winner: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹3,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Judgment Writing Competition
- Winner: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹3,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Quiz Competition
- Winner: ₹2,100 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹1,100 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Essay Writing Competition
- Winner: ₹2,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹1,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Poster Making Competition
- Winner: ₹2,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹1,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Article Writing Competition
- Winner: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹3,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Short Film Making Competition
- Winner: ₹3,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹2,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Creative Writing Competition
- Winner: ₹3,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-up: ₹1,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Additional Perks
- Publication opportunities for the Top 10 Articles in the Vidhishala Journal.
- The event offers an overall prize pool of up to ₹1.5 lakh, along with various internship opportunities, publication benefits, premium legal courses, and exclusive partner perks for participants.
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
The registration fee, eligibility criteria, and rules vary for each competition. Participants are advised to carefully read the respective rulebook before completing the registration process.
Registration Fees
Hybrid Competitions
- Mediation Competition: ₹2,000 (Early Bird Registration) | ₹2,500 (Standard Registration)
- Client Counselling Competition: ₹2,000 (Early Bird Registration) | ₹2,500 (Standard Registration)
- Arbitration Competition: ₹2,000 (Early Bird Registration) | ₹2,500 (Standard Registration)
One-Day Competitions
- Debate Competition: ₹600
- Judgment Writing Competition: ₹600
- Poster Making Competition: ₹500
- Constitutional Quiz: ₹500
- Essay Writing Competition: ₹200
Online Competitions
- Article Writing Competition: ₹500
- Creative Writing Competition: ₹500
- Short Film Making Competition: ₹500
Steps to Register
- Select the competition you wish to participate in and complete the respective registration form.
- Pay the registration fee through the QR Code provided in the registration form of the concerned competition.
- Upload the payment proof/transaction screenshot while submitting the registration form.
- Registration will be confirmed only after successful verification of the payment.
- Participants requiring accommodation should note that accommodation charges are separate and are not included in the registration fee.
CONTACT INFORMATION :
For any queries, please contact at mootcourt@apexuniversity.co.in
