1st RGNUL-DEVREV Online Contract Drafting Competition 2024

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab is organizing the 1st RGNUL-DEVREV Online Contract Drafting Competition 2024, in association with Devrev and The Legal Journal on Technology.

About RGNUL

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala (RGNUL) is an autonomous National Law University (NLU) established under the second wave of reforms instituted by the Bar Council of India.

Established in 2006, RGNUL has garnered a pan-India reputation as a stellar institution for legal research and education. In May 2015, RGNUL became the first and the only NLU to have been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ grade.

About DevRev

DevRev is a forward-thinking company that sits at the intersection of software development and customer relationships. Founded on the principle of integrating developer efforts directly with end-user feedback, DevRev seeks to transform the way products are developed and refined.

Utilizing advanced AI and machine learning technologies, the company provides a groundbreaking platform that draws developers and customers closer, enhancing the feedback loop and ensuring that products not only meet but exceed user expectations. The company believes that equipping developers with real-time insights from users can fast-track innovation and lead to the creation of more intuitive and responsive products.

About the Competition

The 1st Contract Drafting Competition,2024 aims to enhance understanding of practical aspects of contract law. It offers an opportunity for law students to demonstrate their skills to seasoned academics and professionals. Such competitions, which focus on commercial transactions, are rare and valuable for students. By tackling a specialized legal issue, participants will gain practical experience in drafting transactions, a crucial aspect of legal education.

Participants in the competition will be tasked with drafting a contract based on the Contract Proposition, illustrating a legal relationship between two entities. This scenario will revolve around a contemporary commercial topic. In addition to the agreement itself, participants must provide a ‘Concept Note’ explaining the reasoning behind their chosen clauses.

The agreements submitted by participants will undergo a detailed review process. The top entries, determined through this review process, will advance to the second phase of the competition.

Eligibility

The competition is open to avid researchers and students enrolled in the Undergraduate or Post Graduate Programs in law i.e. 3-year LL.B. course/ 5-year LL.B. course/ LL.M. course etc.

General Instruction

• The manuscripts shall be in the English language only.
• Co-authorship is not allowed.
• The registration fees is Rs. 200.
• The name and institution of the author(s) shall not be mentioned in the body of the submission.
• Any form of plagiarism is strictly prohibited and the submission shall be original, unpublished, and an outcome of the author’s own efforts.
• The author(s) bear sole responsibility for the accuracy of facts, opinions, and views stated in the submission.

Drafting Guidelines

• Participants are encouraged to draft using plain English and avoid the use of unnecessary legalese.
• Participants are further encouraged to use modern contract drafting techniques.
• The Drafts must adhere to the following format:
  • Font should be Times New Roman
  • Font Size should be 12 points.
  • The text should be Justified with 1.5 line spacing.
  • The Page Limit of the Draft should not be more than 5 pages.

How to Submit?

• The author(s) shall submit the draft via Google Form.
• The author(s) shall submit the draft in .doc or .docx format.

Judging Criteria

Your submissions will be judged on the basis of following parameters:

• Language of contract and Type of Drafting
• Advise to Client’s queries and demands
• Formatting of contract
• Application of laws

Prizes

• The top 3 entries will be given an Online Internship plus a stipend at Devrev.
• Each participant will be given a certificate of participation.

Important dates

• Deadline for the registration of the competition: 15th June 2024
• Deadline for the submission of final draft for the contract drafting competition: 20th July 2024
• Declaration of results: 1st August 2024

Contact

In case of any queries, please feel free to write to us at [email protected], or reach out to:
Mr. Arun Rathod : +91-9121364746
Ms. Paankhurie : +91- 9425133990
Ms. Ananya Singhvi : +91-9214405565

Click here for the Google Form.