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Cash Prize Worth 4 Lakhs
1st prize
INR 100,000
2nd prize
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INR 75,000
3rd prize
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INR 50,000
7 best submissions
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INR 25,000 each
All winners will be exclusively showcased to 50k + active recruiters on iimjobs.com
About
CompetitionWe’re excited to unveil X-Clause: A National Policy Drafting Competition, a first-of-its-kind policy drafting competition powered by iimjobs.com.
X-Clause offers a unique stage for the sharpest legal minds from India’s 20 top law schools to engage with pressing contemporary issues and demonstrate their policy-making prowess. Participants will step into the shoes of modern law and policy makers, tackling urgent real-world challenges through structured policy drafting.
This national-level challenge is more than a competition - it’s a call to the next generation of lawmakers. Ready to craft policies that will define the future of our country?
Rounds & Timelines
Registrations
In this competition, participants are required to register individually. After completing the registration process, they will have access to their own profiles to track their progress.
Only Individual participation is allowed.
Start Date
6th Oct 25
End Date
30th Nov 25
Round 1 - Preliminary Hearing (Quiz)
Round 1 is a quiz that will assess your general awareness, knowledge of current affairs, and fundamental legal concepts.
Start Date
4th Dec 25
End Date
10th Dec 25
Round 2 – The Final Draft
Shortlisted candidates will receive a detailed prompt based on a contemporary legal-policy theme, along with a few related questions. You’ll be required to draft a comprehensive legislative document addressing the issue.
The theme and problem statement for Round 2 will be available for download once the Round 2 submission window begins.
Start Date
12th Dec 25
End Date
21st Dec 25
Evaluation Criteria's:
Your case solution will be evaluated on the following parameters:
- Legal soundness and accuracy
- Originality and innovation
- Relevance to the theme and understanding of the problem
- Structural clarity
- Practical applicability
- Estimated policy impact
For any queries please connect with organisers
Natasha Sengathir
natasha.s@iimjobs.com
+91-8529745950
X-Clause Support Team
xclause@iimjobs.com
+91-8529745950
Is there a registration fee for the competition?
This is a free entry competition.
I am pursuing a diploma or certificate course in law, am I eligible?
For this year we have restricted this competition to only LLB and LLM students. However, in the future editions, we plan to cater to a wider spectrum.
I am not from one of the listed law schools, can I still participate?
For this year we have restricted this competition to only selective colleges. However, in the future editions, we plan to expand the event further.
When will the winners receive the prize money?
Cash rewards will be disbursed within 60 days of the announcement of results.
Is the competition fully virtual, or do I need to travel at any stage?
The entire competition will be conducted online, and there is no need to travel at any stage.
Can I register individually, or do I need a team?
Only individual participation is allowed. Team registrations are not permitted.
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