Verdictum 2.0 Judgment Writing Competition 2026 | Online IPR Competition, ₹7,000 Cash Prizes | Register by October 12
Virtuosity Legal, in collaboration with ODR Nexus, has announced Verdictum 2.0 – Judgment Writing Competition under the second edition of Virtuosity Lexicon 2026. The national-level online competition gives law students an opportunity to develop their judgment-writing and critical evaluation skills through a two-round format.
The competition focuses on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Participants will first draft a reasoned judgment based on a hypothetical IPR case. Then, the top six participants will critically evaluate another participant’s judgment.
The competition will follow a take-home online format. Participants can enter individually or as a team of two.
About Verdictum 2.0 Judgment Writing Competition
Verdictum 2.0 is designed to introduce law students to the judicial process through judgment writing and peer evaluation. In the first round, participants will assume the role of a judge and analyse a hypothetical case involving Intellectual Property Rights.
After that, the top six participants will advance to the second round. They will be randomly paired and asked to examine and critique their counterpart’s judgment.
Therefore, the competition tests both legal reasoning and the ability to evaluate another legal analysis.
Organisers
Virtuosity Legal is organising Verdictum 2.0 in collaboration with ODR Nexus. The competition forms part of the second edition of Virtuosity Lexicon 2026.
Theme
The theme of Verdictum 2.0 is:
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
The competition will require participants to engage with the legal issues presented in the hypothetical case and prepare their submissions accordingly.
Competition Format
Verdictum 2.0 consists of two rounds:
Round 1 – Judgment Writing
Participants will assume the role of a judge and analyse a complex hypothetical case concerning Intellectual Property Rights.
They must prepare a well-reasoned judgment of 3,000–3,500 words.
The round will assess the participant’s ability to identify legal issues, analyse the relevant facts and develop a reasoned judicial decision.
Round 2 – The Critique
The top six participants will qualify for the second round. They will be randomly paired with another participant.
Each participant must critically examine, challenge and evaluate their counterpart’s judgment. The submission for this round must contain 1,200–1,500 words.
Eligibility
The competition is open to:
- Students pursuing a 3-year LL.B.
- Students pursuing 5-year integrated law programmes
- LL.M. students
- Students from recognised Indian institutions
- International exchange students
However, students with professional legal experience or clerkships are not eligible to participate.
Participation
Participants may enter the competition in either of the following formats:
- Individual participation
- Team of two
Registration Fee
The registration fee is:
- Individual: ₹250
- Team of two: ₹400
Prizes
The competition offers cash prizes and certificates to the winners.
- Winner: ₹3,500 + Certificate of Excellence
- 1st Runner-Up: ₹2,500 + Certificate of Excellence
- 2nd Runner-Up: ₹1,000 + Certificate of Excellence
In addition, all participants and winners will receive e-certificates.
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Register | 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
| Last Date for Judgment Submission | 24 October 2026 |
Participants should refer to the official competition details for the complete submission guidelines and requirements.
Mode of Competition
Mode: Take-Home (Online)
This format allows participants to prepare and submit their work remotely within the prescribed timelines.
Registration
Interested law students can register for Verdictum 2.0 through the official registration link:
Rulebook and Competition Details
For the complete rules, submission requirements and other competition details, refer to the official rulebook:
