About the Organisers
Moot Court Society, Apex School of Law, Apex University, Jaipur in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jaipur (District) is organizing Jus Novum – AU Nationwide Law Fest, 2026, a national-level law fest aimed at promoting legal awareness, ADR skills, and practical legal education.
About the Event
Jus Novum (“New Law”) is a hybrid national law festival scheduled during August–September 2026. The fest focuses on litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), clinical legal education, and various legal and creative competitions designed to develop advocacy, research, and analytical skills.
Eligibility Criteria
Law Competitions (Mediation, Client Counselling, Arbitration & Judgment Writing):
- Students enrolled in 3-year LL.B., 5-year Integrated LL.B., or LL.M. programmes from recognized institutions.
Other Competitions (Article Writing, Creative Writing, Short Film Making, Poster Making, Constitutional Quiz, Essay Writing & Debate):
- Students from Class 8 onwards, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized institutions across India.
Competition Categories
Hybrid Competitions
- Mediation Competition
- Client Counselling Competition
- Arbitration Competition
Offline Competitions
- Debate Competition
- Constitutional Quiz
- Poster Making Competition
- Essay Writing Competition
- Judgment Writing Competition
Online Competitions
- Article Writing Competition
- Creative Writing Competition
- Short Film Making Competition
Venue
Apex University, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India (for offline events).
Registration Fees
| Competition | Fee |
|---|---|
| Mediation | ₹2,000 (Early Bird) / ₹2,500 (Regular) |
| Client Counselling | ₹2,000 (Early Bird) / ₹2,500 (Regular) |
| Arbitration | ₹2,000 (Early Bird) / ₹2,500 (Regular) |
| Debate | ₹600 |
| Judgment Writing | ₹600 |
| Article Writing | ₹500 |
| Creative Writing | ₹500 |
| Short Film Making | ₹500 |
| Poster Making | ₹500 |
| Constitutional Quiz | ₹500 |
| Essay Writing | ₹200 |
Prizes
- Total Prize Pool: ₹1.5 Lakhs
- Rolling Trophy for the Best Performing Institution.
- Internship opportunities, certificate courses, publication opportunities, and additional benefits from E-learning partners.
Important Dates
- Early Bird Registration Ends: 30 June 2026
- Last Date for Hybrid & Online Registrations: 31 July 2026
- Submission Deadline (Article Writing, Creative Writing & Short Film): 16 August 2026
- Preliminary Online Rounds (ADR Competitions): 21–23 August 2026
- Last Date for Offline Competition Registration: 2 September 2026
- Inaugural Ceremony: 11 September 2026
- Offline Events: 11–13 September 2026
- Gala Night: 12 September 2026
- Valedictory Ceremony: 13 September 2026
Contact Details
Organizing Secretary
- Dr. Monika Mishra (HOD, Apex School of Law)
- Email: monikam@apexmail.in
Moot Court Society
Student Conveners
- Hitendra Singh Bhati: +91 9588996593
- Krish Gaur: +91 6350027145