Lexibal invites law students to participate in the 2nd Lexibal Legal Blog Writing Competition 2026, an initiative aimed at encouraging legal research, academic writing, and critical engagement with contemporary legal issues. With no submission fee, cash prizes worth ₹1,500, and an opportunity for publication, the competition provides students with a platform to showcase their legal knowledge and writing skills.
The second edition focuses on the growing influence of artificial intelligence and the legal challenges arising from its use across different sectors in India. Participants are encouraged to examine existing legal frameworks, identify regulatory gaps, analyse emerging issues, and propose meaningful legal solutions through well-researched and original blog articles.
About Lexibal
Lexibal — Your Law School Companion is a student-focused legal platform providing legal internships, legal jobs, moot court competitions, calls for papers, legal news, legal notes, career guidance, and other opportunities and resources for law students.
Through initiatives such as the Lexibal Legal Blog Writing Competition, Lexibal aims to encourage legal scholarship, strengthen students’ research and writing skills, and provide a platform for meaningful engagement with contemporary legal developments.
Theme: Law and Artificial Intelligence: Legal Challenges in India’s AI-Driven Future
Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing legal practice, governance, employment, healthcare, intellectual property, and everyday life. While AI-driven technologies offer new opportunities, their development and use also raise important questions concerning privacy, constitutional rights, accountability, discrimination, intellectual property, and legal liability.
Through this theme, participants are invited to critically examine how Indian law responds to these emerging challenges and whether existing legal frameworks are adequate to address the opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence.
Suggested Sub-Themes
Participants may choose any topic related to the main theme. The following areas are suggested to help participants identify suitable topics:
- AI and Constitutional Rights
- Generative AI and Copyright Law
- AI, Data Protection and Privacy
- Deepfakes, AI-Generated Content and Law
- AI and Criminal Law
- AI in Courts and Judicial Decision-Making
- AI and the Legal Profession
- AI and Employment Law
- Algorithmic Bias and Discrimination
- Liability for AI-Generated Harm
- AI Regulation and Governance in India
- AI and Intellectual Property Beyond Copyright
- AI-Generated Evidence and the Indian Legal System
- AI in Healthcare and Medical Liability
- AI, Surveillance and National Security
- AI and Access to Justice
- Autonomous Systems and Legal Responsibility
- AI and Consumer Protection
Participants may also propose an original topic concerning artificial intelligence and law, provided it falls within the main theme.
Eligibility Criteria
The competition is open to students currently pursuing any of the following law programmes:
- Three-year LL.B. programme
- Five-year integrated LL.B. programme
- LL.M. programme
Students from all academic years are eligible to participate.
Prizes and Benefits
The competition offers cash prizes to the top three entries.
| Position | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| First Prize | ₹800 |
| Second Prize | ₹450 |
| Third Prize | ₹250 |
Total cash prize pool: ₹1,500.
In addition to the cash prizes, the top 10 entries will be considered for publication on Lexibal, subject to editorial review and compliance with the competition guidelines. Publication selection will take into account the quality of research, originality, legal analysis, structure, and relevance to the theme.
There is no registration fee or article submission fee.
Submission Guidelines
Participants must follow the prescribed formatting and submission requirements:
- Word limit: 1,200–1,800 words, excluding footnotes and references.
- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point.
- Line spacing: 1.5.
- Alignment: Justified.
- Page size: A4, with standard margins.
- File format: DOCX or PDF.
- Citation style: Bluebook citation style is recommended.
Articles must be clearly structured, legally sound, properly referenced, and relevant to the competition theme. Participants should support their arguments with reliable sources and verify the accuracy of all legal provisions, judgments, quotations, and citations.
Originality, Plagiarism and Exclusive Submission Policy
All participants must carefully comply with the following requirements. Failure to do so may result in disqualification, including after an article has been selected for publication or declared a winner.
1. Original Work
Every submission must be the participant’s own original work. Plagiarism, unauthorised copying, and presenting another person’s work as one’s own are strictly prohibited. All borrowed ideas, quotations, and materials must be appropriately acknowledged.
2. No Prior Publication or Duplicate Submission
The submitted article must not have been previously published on any website, blog, journal, or other publication. It must also not be simultaneously submitted to another competition, journal, website, or publication while under consideration by Lexibal.
Participants must not submit previously published work or an article already under consideration elsewhere.
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3. Plagiarism and Originality Checks
Lexibal may check submissions for plagiarism, originality, duplicate publication, fabricated citations, and compliance with the competition guidelines. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their articles meet the required standards before submission.
4. Responsible Use of AI Tools
Participants remain responsible for the originality, accuracy, legal analysis, and proper citation of their submissions. AI tools must not be used to generate an article that is then misrepresented as the participant’s own original work. Any use of AI assistance must not compromise originality, academic integrity, or the accuracy of legal research.
5. Disqualification and Withdrawal of Recognition
If plagiarism, duplicate submission, prior publication, fabricated legal authorities, or any other violation of the competition guidelines is discovered, the entry may be disqualified at any stage.
Even an article that has been shortlisted, selected for publication, or declared a winner may be removed from consideration or withdrawn from publication. Any prize or recognition granted may also be revoked.
Lexibal reserves the right to verify submissions and take appropriate action in cases of non-compliance.
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and Article Submission Deadline | 25 October 2026 |
| Result Announcement | First week of November 2026 |
Participants must complete registration and submit their articles through the same form before the deadline.
How to Register and Submit
Interested participants can register for the competition and submit their articles through the form below.
Before submitting, participants should ensure that their articles comply with the prescribed word limit, formatting requirements, theme, and originality standards. Incomplete or non-compliant submissions may not be considered.
Participate in the Competition
Have a perspective on artificial intelligence and its legal implications in India? Turn your research into a well-structured legal blog and participate in the 2nd Lexibal Legal Blog Writing Competition 2026.
With free participation, cash prizes worth ₹1,500, and a publication opportunity for the top 10 entries, this is an opportunity to present your ideas and contribute to the discussion on law and artificial intelligence in India.
Register and submit your original article by 25 October 2026.
