Legex Leo invites law students across India to put their persuasive writing to the test.
The National Online Memorial Drafting Championship (N-OMDC) is a virtual competition that celebrates the craft of legal writing and structured advocacy. Participants draft memorials on a contemporary legal issue, evaluated by expert panels using structured scoring rubrics. Compete from anywhere, sharpen your drafting, and earn recognition that counts.
Who Can Participate
- Open to students currently pursuing LL.B., B.A., LL.B., BBA, LL.B., B.Com LL.B., or LL.M. at any recognized university.
- Teams may have one or two members.
- Cross-institutional teams are welcome.
- There is no limit on the number of teams from the same institution.
Prizes and Perks
Cash Prize Pool: ₹25,000
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Winner | ₹10,000 |
| 🥈 1st Runner-Up | ₹7,000 |
| 🥉 2nd Runner-Up | ₹5,000 |
| ✍️ Best Memorial (Petitioner) | ₹1,500 |
| ✍️ Best Memorial (Respondent) | ₹1,500 |
Recognition and Certificates
- E-certificates for every participant
- Physical certificates delivered by post to winners
- Letters of Recommendation for outstanding performers
Career Opportunities
- Performance-based paid internship opportunities
Visibility
- Winners and best performers featured on Legex Leo’s social media on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
Important dates
| Milestone | Date |
| Registration closes. | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| Last date for clarifications | Friday, 13 November 2026 |
| Memorial submission deadline | Saturday, 21 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
| Winners announced | Monday, 30 November 2026 |
| Certificates issued | Tuesday, 1 December 2026 |
Registration Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual | ₹399 |
| Team of two | ₹699 |
How to register
- Register only through the Google Form below
- Pay through the Legex Leo web payment portal linked in the form
- Upload your payment screenshot
Important: Registrations without a payment screenshot will be treated as cancelled. Fees are non-refundable under any circumstance.
Key Rules at a Glance
- Submit two memorials per team, one for the Petitioner and one for the Respondent, as separate PDFs
- Submission deadline: 11:59 PM IST, 21 November 2026 (late submissions lose 5 marks per hour)
- Maximum length: 35 pages including annexure
- Citations in Bluebook 21st Edition
- Maximum 20% plagiarism; use of AI is strictly prohibited
Formatting guidelines, file naming, cover page colors, and submission details are in the brochure. In case of any discrepancy, the brochure prevails. Formatting guidelines, file naming, cover page colors, and submission details are in the brochure.
Moot preposition
The moot proposition for N-OMDC is given below. Each team must draft memorials for both the Petitioner and the Respondent on this proposition.
Clarifications to the Moot Proposition
Clarifications to the moot proposition are given below. They form part of the proposition, so please read them before drafting.
Queries
- Ms. Shruti Pandey (Organizing Head): +91 9555383238
- Ms. Shipra (Coordinator): +91 8882239036
- Further queries: info.legexleo.com
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