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About the Organization
National Law University Odisha, the prestigious institution, is situated at the confluence of the Mahanadi and the Kathajodi rivers in the Millennium City or the Silver City of Cuttack. This legal temple was established by Act IV of 2008 by the Odisha State Legislature. Since its inception in 2008, the institution has continuously endeavoured to achieve thriving excellence and produce bright minds in the legal and other associated arenas. LexTech – Centre for Law, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation focuses on the emerging areas of FinTech, AI, TMT, Online Gaming, and Data Privacy. The Centre aims to promote interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and capacity building in the emerging areas of legal tech.
About the Event
The Paper Presentation Competition is an integral part of the Lexathon, the inaugural Tech Law Conclave at NLUO. Lexathon is a first-of-its-kind tech-law conclave designed to bring together lawyers, policymakers, industry experts, and students to explore the legal and regulatory challenges of emerging technologies. The conclave features competitions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to foster a deeper understanding of FinTech, AI, Data Privacy, Online Gaming, and Tech Regulation.
The Paper Presentation competition invites undergraduate and postgraduate law students from recognized universities to engage in legal research on contemporary issues at the intersection of law, technology, and startups. Participants will investigate how legal frameworks can facilitate startup growth, drive innovation, and balance regulatory needs with entrepreneurial flexibility while ensuring compliance and ethical practices. Currently, we have Saraf and Partners and the Dialogue as our law firm partners.
Eligibility
- Open to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law students, including those enrolled in integrated law programs from recognized universities.
- Participation is permitted individually or in teams of two (cross-institutional teams allowed).
- There is no limit on the number of teams registering from a single institution.
Themes
The theme for the Paper Presentation Competition is ‘Emerging Areas in Legal-Tech and Innovation’. Under this, the sub-themes that the participants are encouraged to explore are:
- Identifying Security Gaps in E-Wallets: An Analysis of Vulnerabilities in India’s Digital Payment Landscape
- Regulatory Gaps in Offshore Cryptocurrency Trading in India: Challenges and Implications
- Deepfakes in Society and Elections: Addressing the Regulatory Deficiencies
- Enhancing Transparency in NBFC P2P Lending Regulations: A Step Forward
- Regulating AI/ML in the Securities Market: Approach and Implications
- Child Lock: Regulating access of children to the digital world, consent norms in DPDPA rule and resonating international developments
- DPDP Rules and Competition Law: Impact on Market Dynamics and Digital Competition in India?
- The Future of Data Sovereignty in India: Regulation, Innovation, and Global Trade
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be original and unpublished work that is not under review on any other platform.
- The submission link shall be sent to the registered participants before the submission deadline.
- The detailed submission and formatting guidelines are provided in the Rulebook.
Competition Format
The top 12 entries will be invited to present their papers at Lexathon 2025 at NLUO, Cuttack, before an esteemed panel of industry experts, policymakers, and legal professionals.
Registration Procedure
Students must first register via the Google Form here before 22nd February 2025 [11:59 pm].
Prizes
- Winner: ₹10,000 + Internship Opportunity at Saraf Partners
- First Runner-Up: ₹6,000 + Internship Opportunity at The Dialogue
- Second Runner-Up: ₹4,000
In addition, the top 12 entries will be selected for publication in the inaugural edition of NLUO Law and Technology Journal.
Note: Additional accommodation and hospitality fees shall be charged if a team is selected to present at Lexathon 2025.
Important Dates
- Registration Opens: 8th February 2025
- Registration Closes: 22nd February 2025
- Last date for submission of final papers: 26th February 2025
- Announcement of top 12 teams: 1st March 2025 (tentatively)
- Offline Paper Presentation: 8th March 2025
Contact Information
- For more information, please reach out at [email protected].
- Samridhi Bajoria (Coordinator)- 9163353273
- Harsh Mittal (Coordinator) – 9340280610
Official Links
- Registration: CLICK HERE!
- Brochure & Rulebook: CLICK HERE!
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