The Legal Aid Committee of Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli, is inviting registrations for La Festo – 5th Edition, scheduled to be held on February 21 and 22, 2026. The event aims to promote legal awareness, social responsibility, and student engagement through a series of innovative competitions and discussions.
About Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU)
Tamil Nadu National Law University was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu under Tamil Nadu Act No. 9 of 2012. Located in Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District, TNNLU offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes.
The University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act, 1956, and by the Bar Council of India (BCI). TNNLU emphasizes interdisciplinary legal education with a strong focus on social responsibility and access to justice.
About La Festo
La Festo is the flagship initiative of the Legal Aid Committee of TNNLU, conceptualised to encourage students to engage in free legal aid, legal literacy, and community outreach. Since its inception in 2016, La Festo has evolved into a platform that blends legal education with practical social impact.
The 5th Edition of La Festo expands its outreach to students from diverse academic disciplines, fostering dialogue on contemporary legal issues and encouraging innovative approaches to legal aid and awareness.
Event Details
- Dates: February 21 & 22, 2026
- Venue: Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Events & Competitions
Participants can register for the following events:
- Eyalvathu Karavel (Create Legal Awareness):
A village-based immersive legal awareness exercise involving community interaction, awareness programmes, and petition drafting. - Street Play (Therukoothu / Nukkad Nattak):
A performance-based competition using acting, singing, and storytelling to spread legal awareness. - Plan, Propose, Present (Poster Presentation Competition):
Teams identify challenges faced by Legal Aid Committees and propose innovative solutions through posters or 3D models. - Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (Mime):
Mime performances depicting important legal themes without dialogue. - Quiz Unplugged:
A multi-round quiz testing legal knowledge, creativity, and teamwork.
Panel Discussion
Theme:
“Conundrum of Legal Aid for Migrant Workers and Informal Labour in India: A Rising Concern”
Registration & Fee Details
| Event | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Eyalvathu Karavel | ₹2,000 per team |
| Street Play | ₹2,000 per team |
| Mime | ₹2,000 per team |
| Poster Presentation | ₹500 per team |
| Quiz Unplugged | ₹500 per team |
| Panel Discussion | ₹500 (students) / ₹1,000 (others) |
Prizes
- Eyalvathu Karavel: Winners ₹7,000 | Runners-Up ₹5,000
- Street Play: Winners ₹7,000 | Runners-Up ₹5,000
- Mime: Winners ₹5,000 | Runners-Up ₹3,000
- Poster Presentation: Winners ₹2,000 | Runners-Up ₹1,000
- Quiz Unplugged: Winners ₹2,000 | Runners-Up ₹1,000
How to Register
For detailed information and registration, visit the official link:
🔗 https://linktr.ee/TNNLULEGALAID
Contact Information
For queries or assistance, contact:
📞 Ms. Abinaya S. – +91 97891 00703
📞 Ms. S. Shreyaa – +91 99621 86066
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