RIGHT TO WRIT- National Writ Petition Writing Competition 2026

You didn't start law school to draft moot problems forever.

Right to Writ is India's first national competition that places a real Writ Petition — drafted by you — before an actual court of law. Organised by Lexfinis Foundation in association with Live Law, this competition transforms the classroom into a courtroom — and your name from a student's into a lawyer's.

Basic Information

WHAT IS IT?

A national 4-stage competition where law students identify a real constitutional gap, pitch a legal proposition, draft a full Writ Petition, and argue it before an actual court.

WHO CAN APPLY?

All registered law students across India are eligible — no year restriction. Registration Fee: ₹1,000/-

KEY DATES

Launch: 15 May 2026

Proposal Deadline: 31 May 2026

Writ Submission: 10 July 2026

Court Presentation: Aug 2026+

Register via Google Form · Registration closes 31 May 2026 · Stay updated on livelaw.in | lexfinis.org

What You Take Away

₹10,00,000+ in Prizes

1st Prize ₹1L · Four 2nd Prizes ₹75K each · Four 3rd Prizes ₹50K each · State-wise Winners ₹15K each. Your talent, rewarded at scale.

Published on Live Law

Winning petitions are published on Live Law — India’s premier legal media platform. A citation that follows your name into every courtroom.

Real Courtroom Standing

Selected participants argue their petition before an actual court of law — not a moot. This is the professional experience law school was preparing you for.

Expert Mentorship & Network

Your work is reviewed by Supreme Court Senior Advocates, Retired High Court Judges & Justice (Retd.) Kurian Joseph, former Supreme Court judge. A network that opens doors.