Student Ambassador Programme at Sama [Indian Mediation Week]: Apply by October 20!

Sama invites law students to lead local mediation awareness campaigns as Student Ambassadors for Indian Mediation Week. Apply by October 20, 2026.

About Sama

Sama is an online dispute resolution organisation that helps citizens, governments and businesses resolve disputes. Its services include mediation and arbitration through its digital platform. Sama organises Indian Mediation Week, an access to justice campaign that began with law students in 2017 and has grown across more than 100 Indian cities.

About the Opportunity

The tenth edition of Indian Mediation Week invites students to become Student Ambassadors in their own cities. Ambassadors will lead local campaigns to introduce people to mediation, build volunteer teams and represent their colleges within a nationwide student initiative.

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The programme includes structured training, mentorship and milestones that track each ambassador’s work. The organisers describe opportunities for recognition through badges, leaderboards and rewards, along with a closing ceremony for the campaign.

Duration

The programme runs from November 2026 to February 2027, with breaks around examinations. The closing ceremony is planned for mid-March.

Location and Mode

Pan-India, hybrid. Ambassadors lead activities in their own cities without relocating.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students pursuing a three-year or five-year LL.B. course.
• Students pursuing an LL.M. course.
• Students interested in mediation and access to justice. Prior mediation experience is not required.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and lead a local team of student volunteers.
• Organise mediation awareness drives and speak with members of the public about the process.
• Represent their college in the Indian Mediation Week campaign and work towards programme milestones.

Rewards

The announced prize pool exceeds ₹1.8 lakh. The top three ambassadors each month may receive ₹10,000, ₹7,000 and ₹5,000 respectively, based on performance. Final awards for the top three ambassadors are ₹50,000, ₹30,000 and ₹20,000. Outstanding participants may also receive recognition and certificates. Sama says it will sponsor travel and stay for the top three ambassadors attending the closing ceremony in Bangalore or Delhi.

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Application Fee

There is no application fee.

Deadline

Apply by October 20, 2026.

Contact

Aditya Aryan, Chief Coordinator, Indian Mediation Week: Aditya@sama.live.

Application Procedure

Interested students should complete the official Student Ambassador application form by October 20, 2026. The form currently requires visitors to sign in to a Google account to access it.