About CANONSPHERE
Canonsphere is a legal EdTech platform that offers structured training programmes, workshops, and seminars, conducted both online and offline.
The platform is committed to empowering law students and legal professionals through curated events, specialised courses, and collaborative initiatives with like minded organisations.
In addition to its educational offerings, Canonsphere provides startup consultancy and freelancing services within the legal domain. Through its monthly initiatives and ecosystem driven approach, Canonsphere aims to nurture
emerging talent, foster innovation, and create meaningful impact within the legal community.
About Canonhour
Canonhour, the newest initiative by Canonsphere, is designed to bridge the gap between aspiring legal professionals and the opportunities that shape their careers.
This platform will feature a curated selection of the latest internships, events, and job openings tailored to law students and graduates, ensuring they stay ahead in their professional journey.
With Canonhour, the legal community gains a reliable partner in discovering growth-oriented pathways and building impactful connections.
About the 5th Legal Drafting Competition 2026
The 5th Legal Drafting Competition 2026, organized by Canonsphere, is a prestigious virtual event crafted to
enhance the legal drafting skills of budding lawyers.
Centered around the theme ˮCyber Fraud: From Phishing to Courtˮ, this competition challenges participants to draft the required legal pleadings based on a fictional legal scenario.
It aims to test the participantsʼ understanding of IT Law and Criminal law, as well as their ability to apply procedural rules and draft a clear, structured, and persuasive legal document. This competition is an excellent opportunity for students to engage with critical legal issues while refining a fundamental skill of legal practice.
About the Theme
The theme focuses on cyber fraud in digital banking and the legal remedies available to affected consumers. Participants are required to analyse issues relating to bank liability, consumer protection, cybercrime investigation, and procedural lapses while drafting appropriate legal pleadings.
The problem invites participants to critically examine the liability of banks, the rights of consumers, and the obligations of law enforcement agencies in cases of cyber fraud.
Through this theme, the competition seeks to enhance practical drafting skills while sensitising future legal professionals to issues of digital vulnerability, institutional accountability, and access to justice in the technology driven era.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students pursuing any undergraduate degree (BA LL.B/ B.Com LL.B/ BBA LL.B/ B.Sc LL.B/ BA/ LL.B/B.Com/ BBA/ B. Tech etc.) from a recognized university can participate in the 5th LEGAL DRAFTING COMPETITION, 2026.
- Participants shall participate individually or form a team of two.
- Both institutional and cross-institutional teams are allowed.
General Submission Rules
- Each Participant/ Team must submit ONLY ONE Submission.
- The Submission shall be drafted on the basis of the Problem.
- The Submission shall be drafted in English language only.
- Any Draft of submission with any name reference or disclosing the details of the participants in any manner will be disqualified.
- The Submission should not exceed the plagiarism limit of 20%.
Formatting Guidelines
- All drafts must be submitted only in PDF.
- The font used throughout the draft shall be Times New Roman only.
- Title: Times New Roman, Size 14, Bold, centre aligned, and in CAPITAL LETTERS.
- Headings: Times New Roman, Size 14, Bold, Underlined, left aligned, and in CAPITAL LETTERS.
- Sub-headings: Times New Roman, Size 12, Bold and Underlined.
- Content / Text: Times New Roman, Size 12, line spacing 1.5, and justified alignment.
- Footnotes shall be in Times New Roman, Size 10, with single line spacing.
- Participants shall not add any border, background colour, images, or watermark in the draft.
- Page Size: A4 or Legal size is preferred.
Important Dates
- Last Date of Registration: 19th April, 2026
- Problem Release: 20th April, 2026 (10:00 AM IST)
- Competition Dates: 20th to 23rd April, 2026
- Last Date of Pleadings Submission: 23rd April, 2026 (10:00 AM IST)
- Result Declaration & Valedictory Ceremony: 26th April, 2026
Prizes and Rewards
- Winner: Trophy + Certificate
- Runner up: Trophy + Certificate
- All participants will receive the Certificate of Participation.
- Top Ten drafts will be published in our online journal (Canonsphere Law Review).
Registration Fee
- Individual: ₹150/-
- Team (of two): ₹200/-
Registration Process
- Participants will have to register through the given link or SCAN QR code given at the end of this post.
- Payment must be made using the payment link mentioned at the end of this post.
- Proof of Payment must be uploaded in the registration form before submitting it.
Payment Details
- Payment must be made using the given link only.
- No request for payment through any other means shall be accepted.
- Proof of payment must be uploaded in the registration form after payment
Contact Details
In case of any queries feel free to reach:
- Ms. Aanchal Agarwal: +91 9068802803; eventmanager@canonsphere.com
- Mr. Geetesh Sinha: +91 9695010228; sinhageetesh@gmail.com
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