DEBATE & DIALOGUE LEADERS – WHO IS EILIGIBLE

1. Youth Parliaments & Policy Dialogues

Recognizing law students who have actively participated in Youth Parliaments, Policy Debates, or Public Governance Simulations organized by reputed academic or government institutions.

Examples:

  • Winners or finalists in National Youth Parliament Competition (NYPC), NLSIU Youth Parliament, Parliament of India’s National Youth Parliament Series, or NLU-based Youth Assemblies.

  • Outstanding speakers or delegates at policy forums or constitutional law discussions hosted by universities or think tanks (like NITI Aayog, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, or Chambers of MSME).

2. Debates (National, Legal & Academic)

Featuring participants who have excelled in legal or policy-oriented debate competitions testing reasoning, persuasion, and legal understanding.

Examples:

  • Winners or runners-up of NLIU National Debate, AIU Inter-University Debate, or Bar Council-sponsored Legal Debates.

  • Best Speaker or Finalist awards in university-level or national inter-collegiate debate competitions addressing issues like constitutional rights, gender equality, and criminal law reform.

3. Model United Nations (MUNs)

Highlighting law students who have excelled in MUNs, where diplomacy, negotiation, and argumentation intersect with international law and governance.

Examples:

  • Best Delegate, High Commendation, or Outstanding Delegate awards at Harvard Model UN India, NLU MUN, or Jindal Global Model UN.

  • Participants who demonstrated policy-based solutions and advocacy rooted in legal frameworks during committee sessions.

4. Policy & Legal Discourse Events

Recognizing participants in public speaking forums, panel discussions, or mock assemblies related to law, governance, and social issues.

Examples:

  • Speakers at TEDx or university law symposiums discussing contemporary legal reforms.

  • Notable contributors to interdisciplinary policy summits or mock legislations organized by reputed law schools or NGOs.

5. Eligibility Snapshot

ParameterRequirement
Who Can ApplyLaw students (UG/PG) who have participated in recognized debates, Youth Parliaments, or MUNs
Event TypeUniversity, Government, or Institutional-level competitions
Proof RequiredCertificate, award announcement, or official link
Individual/TeamBoth allowed (individual contribution must be clear)