NFSU Presents 'Justice Synergy': Northern Region Pro Bono Conclave 2025- Advancing Access To Justice Through Pro Bono Advocacy

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25 March 2025 4:32 AM

  • NFSU Presents Justice Synergy: Northern Region Pro Bono Conclave 2025- Advancing Access To Justice Through Pro Bono Advocacy
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    The Pro Bono Club of National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Delhi is pleased to announce Justice Synergy: The Northern Region Pro Bono Conclave 2025, scheduled to be held on April 25 & 26, 2025, at NFSU Delhi Campus, Rohini. This conclave is being organized under the Nyaya Bandhu Pro Bono Legal Services initiative of the Department of Justice, Government of India, with the aim of fostering a strong pro bono culture and enhancing access to justice.

    The Northern Region Pro Bono Conclave is a premier platform dedicated to advancing legal aid, access to justice, and pro bono legal services. It will bring together law students, legal professionals, academicians, and policymakers to engage in collaborative learning, legal problem-solving, and innovative legal aid initiatives.

    Competitions at the Conclave

    Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their legal acumen through a series of engaging competitions, including:

    • Lex Communis (Client Counseling Competition) – Test your client interaction and problem-solving skills in real-world legal scenarios.
    • Mediatrix (Mediation Competition) – Showcase negotiation and dispute-resolution expertise in a structured mediation setting.
    • Justitia Vox (PIL Drafting Competition) – Draft compelling Public Interest Litigations addressing critical legal and social issues.
    • Veritas Query (RTI Drafting Competition) – Advocate for transparency and accountability through well-drafted RTI applications.
    • Best Practices of Pro Bono Clubs – A unique platform where Pro Bono Clubs from different law schools will present their impactful legal aid initiatives and be recognized for their efforts.

    Awards & Recognitions

    Best Performing Team of the Conclave

    🏆 Winner: ₹7,000/- + Memento & Certificate
    🥈 Runner-up: ₹5,000/- + Memento & Certificate

    Individual Competition Winners

    🏅 Winner: Memento & Certificate of Achievement
    🎖 Runner-up: Memento & Certificate of Achievement

    Eligibility Criteria

    Each law school's Pro Bono Club can send a maximum of two teams, with five members per team.
    ✔ Open to students enrolled in a 5-year or 3-year LL.B. program at a Bar Council of India-recognized institution within the Northern region of India.
    ✔ Faculty/Nodal Officers may accompany teams (optional).

    Key Dates

    - Last Date for Registration: April 6, 2025
    - Release of Rulebook: March 25, 2025
    - Last Date for Online Draft Submission: April 20, 2025

    Registration Process

    Registration Fee: ₹2,000 per team (without accommodation)
    Accommodation assistance may be provided for outstation participants.

    🔗 Register here: Google Form Link

    Payment Details

    Bank Name: Punjab National Bank
    Account Name: Fee Collection, NFSU Delhi Campus
    A/C No.: 0944100100008485
    IFSC Code: PUNB0094410

    (After making the payment, please ensure you fill out the registration form.)

    Why Should You Participate?

    - Gain hands-on experience in legal aid and advocacy.
    - Network with eminent legal professionals, academicians, and policymakers.
    - Enhance your legal drafting, mediation, and client counseling skills.
    - Be a part of a national initiative under the Department of Justice.

    For more details, refer to the brochure.

    📞 Student Coordinator: +91 7634872891



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