About Apex University
Apex University, Jaipur is a premier institution of higher education established with the vision of fostering academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development. The University is backed by the prestigious Sanjay Shiksha Samiti (established in 1965), one of the oldest and most reputed educational societies in India.
The University offers a multidisciplinary learning environment, focusing on skill-based education, research orientation, and professional competence. It aims to nurture future leaders by combining academic rigor with practical exposure.
About DLSA
The District Legal Services Authority, Jaipur (DLSA) is constituted under the provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, with the primary objective of ensuring access tojustice for all, particularly for the weaker and marginalized sections of society.
Functioning under the supervision of the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority. DLSA Jaipur aims to provide free and competent legal services to eligible persons. It operates through various legal aid clinics, front of ices, and paralegal volunteers to bridge the gap between the legal system and the common public.
About the Event
Jus Novum, meaning “New Law,” is a national-level movement hosted by Moot Court Society, Apex School of Law, Apex University, Jaipur, in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority, Jaipur (District). Scheduled for August–September 2026 in a hybrid format, this festival aspires to serve as a premier platform for nurturing India’s most promising legal minds.
It is founded on the belief that law extends beyond a profession—it is a powerful instrument for social transformation, justice, and the preservation of human dignity. Through this initiative, we aim to cultivate a generation of legally aware, ethically driven, and socially responsible individuals committed to advancing the rule of law and contributing meaningfully to society.
Eligibility
Students enrolled in either three-year (LL.B) program, five-year (B.A. LL.B) program or two-year (LL.M) program, in any year, from any recognized Law University/School/College/ Department are eligible to participate in Mediation, Client Counselling, Arbitration and Judgment writing Competitions.
The Competitions such as Article writing, Creative Writing and Short Film Making that shall commence in online mode along with the offline competitions such as Poster making, Constitutional Quiz, Essay writing and Debate Competition are open to all the students from 8 th class and above as well as the students currently enrolled in undergraduate or Postgraduate programs from any recognised college or university across the nation.
Mode
The Jus Novum AU Nationwide Law Fest, 2026 shall commence in a hybrid manner that shall include:-
- Hybrid Events- Mediation, Client Counselling and Arbitration Competitions
- Offline Events- Debate Competition, Constitutional Quiz, Poster Making, Essay Writing and Judgment Writing Competition.
- Online Events- Article Writing, Creative Writing and Short Film Making
Location
The Jus Novum AU Nationwide Law Fest, 2026 shall be hosted at – Apex University, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Fee
- Mediation Competition ₹2000 (Early Bird Registrations) & ₹2500 (Standard Registration Fee)
- Client Counseling Competition ₹2000 (Early Bird Registrations) & ₹2500 (Standard Registration Fee)
- Arbitration Competition ₹2000 (Early Bird Registrations) & ₹2500 (Standard Registration Fee)
- Debate Competition ₹600
- Judgment Writing Competition ₹600
- Article Writing Competition (Online) ₹500
- Creative Writing Competition (Online) ₹500
- Short Film Making Competition (Online) ₹500
- Poster Making Competition ₹500
- Constitutional Quiz ₹500
- Essay Writing Competition ₹200
Important dates
- 10th June, 2026 – Release of Brochure & Commencement of Registration
- 10th July, 2026 is the last date for Early Bird Registration (Hybrid Events)
- 31st July, 2026 is the last date of registration for Hybrid & Online Competitions
- Last Date for Submissions of Article Writing, Creative Writing and Short Film Making is 16th of August, 2026
- Online rounds (Preliminary Rounds) of Client Counselling Competition, Mediation Competition, and Arbitration Competition shall be organised on 21st , 22nd and 23rd of August 2026 respectively.
- 2nd September 2026 is the last date of registration for one day (Offline) Competitions
- Inaugural Ceremony is on 11th September, 2026
- Karwaan Evening is on 11th September, 2026
- Date for Offline Events shall be 11th to 13th of September, 2026
- Gala Night is on 12th September, 2026
- Valedictory Ceremony is on 13th September, 2026
Prizes
The Jus Novum AU Nationwide Law Fest, 2026 has a prize pool of 1.5 lakh apart from the prize pool the overall winner institute of the fest who has performed well in the competitions as well as in the Gala Night shall be awarded with a Rolling Trophy that shall have a permanent name engraved of the winner institution in order to represent a legacy that shall be continued in the future.
There are also certain perks from the side of our E-learning Partners to the winners as well as the participants of our competitions that includes opportunities such as to pursue internships under our esteemed E-Learning Partners moreover the participants shall be getting benefits such as certificate courses and highly subsidized publication opportunities from the side of our E-Learning Partners.
Contact
Email: mootcourt@apexuniversity.co.in
Click here to Register.
How to Apply: Click here to apply / register
