Event & Opportunities
1st Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Pro Bono Conclave 2025
Competition by Pro Bono Club, University of Law, Lucknow
[May 3; Cash Prizes Upto Rs. 25k]: Register by April 18, 2025
About the Organizer:
The Pro Bono Club at the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, operates under the Nyaya Bandhu initiative of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. It aims to bridge the gap between marginalized communities and access to justice by engaging law students in pro bono work. The club’s mission is to empower vulnerable sections of society through legal aid, awareness, and advocacy while instilling a sense of social responsibility in future legal professionals.
The Pro Bono Club is built on the profound principle of “तस्माद्धर्मो न हन्तव्यः मानो धर्मो हतोऽवधीत्”, emphasizing that protecting the law ensures one’s own protection. The club envisions fostering a culture of legal awareness and assistance for underprivileged individuals who lack access to legal resources.
Details About the Event:
The Pro Bono Club is organizing 1st Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Pro Bono Conclave on May 3rd, 2025.The conclave aims to bring together legal professionals, academicians, and students to engage in meaningful discussions on the challenges and advancements in pro bono work and legal aid. This conclave is dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, a distinguished figure in legal excellence and public service.
The conclave aims to bring together legal professionals, academicians, and students to engage in meaningful discussions on the challenges and advancements in pro bono work and legal aid.
Competitions at the Conclave
We are hosting three engaging competitions that will allow participants to interact directly with pressing legal and societal issues:
1. Pro Bono Chronicles (Pro Bono Report Presentation)
Teams will analyze and present reports on their institution’s pro bono or legal aid work, highlighting its social impact and legal solutions provided to underserved communities.
The competition shall be conducted in two rounds:
Online– draft selection round;
Offline– presentation round.
2. Policy Alchemy (Policy Drafting Competition)
Participants will draft clear, practical, and legally sound policies to address pressing societal issues.
The competition shall be conducted in two rounds:
Online– draft selection round;
Offline– presentation round.
3. Reframers’ Assembly (Amend Your Constitution)
Participants will propose and justify amendments to the Constitution of India, addressing contemporary legal and social challenges. This competition shall be held online.
Eligibility Criteria:
Pro Bono Chronicles: Open to students pursuing graduate (LL.B. 3-year and 5-year courses) and postgraduate degrees, as well as Research Scholars and PhD Candidates in Law of Pro Bono Clubs/ Legal Aid Centers.
Policy Alchemy & Reframers’ Assembly: Open to students pursuing graduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as Research Scholars and PhD Candidates from any field of study.
Location:
Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow
Registration Procedure:
Teams must register using the following link:
Link for the brochure: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vXZ1kNndwMiYWwVhxw2JT3EDFapV32tP
Link for the registration form: https://forms.gle/VyJhyHDswc2ani8N9
Note: Early registration is encouraged to allow sufficient time for preparation.
Why Should You Participate?
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Gain exposure to cutting-edge discussions on pro bono legal work and its societal impact.
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Showcase your legal skills and contribute to meaningful reforms through engaging competitions.
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Strengthen your institution’s commitment to social justice and legal aid.
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Network with legal professionals and academics from across the country.
Fee Details:
For Reframer’s Assembly:
Rs. 500/ – for single author.
Rs. 700/ – for co- author.
For Policy Alchemy and Pro Bono Chronicles:
Rs. 700/ – for single author
Rs. 1000/ – for co – author
Prizes:
PRO BONO CHRONICLES
Winner: Cash Prize of Rs. 5100/- alongwith a Trophy, Medal and Certificate of Merit.
Runner-up: Cash Prize of Rs. 3100/- alongwith a Trophy, Medal and Certificate of Merit.
POLICY ALCHEMY
Winner: Cash Prize of Rs. 5100/- alongwith a Trophy, Medal and Certificate of Merit.
Runner-up: Cash Prize of Rs. 3100/- alongwith a Trophy, Medal and Certificate of Merit.
REFRAMERS’ ASSEMBLY
Winner: Cash Prize of Rs. 3100/- alongwith a Trophy and Certificate of Merit.
Runner-up: Cash Prize of Rs. 2100/- alongwith a Trophy and Certificate of Merit.
“Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to all the participants qualified for the offline round.” ”Certificate of Participation will be given to all the participants.”
Important dates:
Registration Deadline: 18th April, 2025
Last Day of Submission of Draft: 21st April, 2025
Result of Online Round: 24th April, 2025
Presentation Day and Valedictory Ceremony: 3rd May, 2025
Contact Information:
For more details, please refer to the Event Brochure.
For any inquiries or additional information, please feel free to contact us at
Mail I’D: probono.uol@gmail.com
Mobile Number: Aditya Raj Soni- 8707682367 || Bhavesh Srivastava- 7607743322 | Mimansha Rawat- 9555052754
Official Brochure:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vXZ1kNndwMiYWwVhxw2JT3EDFapV32tP
