NLU Odisha Invites Registrations For Policy Presentation Competition Under Lexathon 2026; Register By March 10

About LexTech

LexTech: Centre for Law, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation is a research center at NLUO dedicated to the intersection of law and emerging technologies. The center focuses on fields such as FinTech, AI, TMT, and Data Privacy, promoting interdisciplinary research and responsible technology adoption.

To give you a brief overview of our events so far, please find our “Unwrapped - The Annual Round up 2025” here.

The First Edition of Lexathon

Lexathon 2025 was a landmark two-day national conclave featuring an Ideathon, Startup Pitch, and Paper Presentation competitions, supported by collaborators including LiveLaw, Saraf & Partners, and State Bank of India. Lexathon witnessed wide student participation and meaningful engagement with industry experts, academicians, and practitioners, reinforcing our commitment to advancing discourse on technology law and policy.

About Lexathon 2026

This edition aims to be bigger and better, featuring multiple academic and policy-driven competitions. Key highlights include the Paper Presentation Competition (in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.) and the Policy Presentation Competition (in collaboration with Regstreet Law Advisors), alongside high-impact panel discussions with legal-tech leaders.

About the Policy Presentation Competition

The competition provides a platform for participants to develop innovative and actionable legal policy proposals. Participants are encouraged to craft regulatory frameworks that balance technological advancement with ethical standards.

Theme for 2026: "Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Securities Markets: Ensuring Transparency, Fairness, and Investor Protection."

Eligibility & Team Composition

· Shall be open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from law.

· Participants may register individually or in teams of two.

· Cross-institutional teams are allowed.

Competition Format

The competition is conducted in three stages:

• Policy Proposal: Participants must submit a proposal of up to 3,000 words based on the problem statement.
• All submissions will then be evaluated, following which the top eight proposals will be selected for the presentation round.
• Shortlisting & Presentation: The top eight teams will be selected to present their policies online before a panel from Regstreet Law Advisors on March 28, 2026.

Awards & Benefits

• Winner: ₹15,000 + Internship Opportunity at Regstreet Law Advisors
• First Runner-Up: ₹10,000 + Internship Opportunity at Regstreet Law Advisors
• Second Runner-Up: ₹5,000

Registration Fees

• Single Author: ₹400
• Co-authors: ₹700

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: February 20, 2026
• Release of Problem Statement: February 24, 2026
• Registration Closes: March 10, 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Submission of Policy: March 14, 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Release of Top 8 Results: March 20, 2026
• Online Presentation: March 28, 2026

Why Participate?

This competition offers students a unique opportunity to tackle real-world regulatory challenges. Participants will gain practical experience in policy drafting, receive professional feedback, and secure valuable internships at Regstreet Law Advisors. Additionally, as part of Lexathon 2026, participants will also have access to panel discussions and networking sessions with legal-tech leaders, making this event an invaluable learning and career-building opportunity.

For more details: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F_Q1lr8N-i6b8rvzsFug7ugJnmOEtDA1?usp=sharing

For Registration form: https://forms.gle/BPTP3Cakvpf4aRxu9

For any queries, please feel free to reach out at lextech@nluo.ac.in.