LawLex is pleased to invite applications from law students across India for its flagship Independence Day Special Panel Discussion 2026 📜 .
This year’s discussion centres on the theme:
Beyond the Name Change: Are India’s Criminal Laws Truly Decolonised?
The discussion seeks to explore whether India’s new criminal laws represent a genuine departure from the colonial framework or whether deeper institutional reforms remain necessary to realise the promise of decolonisation.
Through a competitive application process, five outstanding students will be selected to participate in a professionally moderated online panel discussion to be released on the occasion of Independence Day.
Eligibility
Open to students pursuing graduation from any recognised institution in India.
Application Requirement
Applicants must submit a 250–300 word response to the question provided in this form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwEtgHBMqvjRQuwg2kQchtll-x0pAQLBhuNNzaE1yDzP8rKQ/viewform
Applications will be evaluated on:
1. Originality of thought
2. Legal reasoning
3. Analytical depth
4. Clarity of expression
5. Relevance to the theme
What Selected Panelists Will Receive 🧑🎓
1. Official Certificate of Recognition as a LawLex Student Panelist
2. Opportunity to participate in a professionally moderated national panel discussion
3. Feature across LawLex’s LinkedIn and digital platforms
4. Professional visibility within the legal community
5. Opportunity to be considered for future LawLex initiatives and collaborations
We invite passionate, thoughtful, and articulate students to contribute to an engaging discussion on one of the most significant legal developments in contemporary India🎙️.