About the Organiser
The competition is organised by the Legal Aid Centre of Law College Dehradun, which actively promotes access to justice and legal awareness initiatives among students and society.
About the Competition
वि-सहा-यो (Vi-Saha-Yo) – 1st National Legal Aid Scheme Drafting Competition, 2026 is a unique initiative focusing on practical policy implementation in legal aid. The competition encourages participants to design effective legal aid schemes rather than merely theoretical frameworks.
Objective:
- To promote practical understanding of legal aid implementation
- To develop scheme drafting and policy-making skills
- To enhance analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- To encourage youth participation in legal policy discourse
Participants must:
- Draft a comprehensive legal aid scheme (Phase 1 – Online)
- Present the scheme before an expert panel if shortlisted (Phase 2 – Offline)
Eligibility
- Open to students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year law courses from BCI-recognised institutions
- Multiple entries from the same institution are allowed
Mode: (Online submission + Offline final presentation)
Registration & Submission
- Submission of drafted legal aid scheme (online)
- Registration and submission deadline are the same
Registration Fees
- Single Author: ₹500
- Co-Author: ₹600
Prizes
- Winner: ₹11,000 + Trophy
- 1st Runner-Up: ₹7,500 + Trophy
- 2nd Runner-Up: ₹5,000 + Trophy
- Certificates for all participants and merit holders
Registration Starts: Not specifically mentioned
Registration Ends: 20 April 2026
Submission Deadline: 20 April 2026
Results Announcement:
- Phase 1 Results: 23 April 2026
- Final Round & Valedictory: Last week of April 2026
Contact Information
Email: Not specified in the official post
Opportunities:
- Exposure to policy drafting and legal aid mechanisms
- Opportunity to present before an expert panel
- Certificates and national-level recognition
Mode: Hybrid
Location: Law College Dehradun (Offline Final Round)
