Nexus Legalis 2025 A Celebration of Law and Learning in an intra school competition

The Indian School Law Club proudly hosted its flagship intra school event, Nexus Legalis, on 29 August 2025 at multiple venues on the School premise. The event drew participation from about 230 students from classes VIII-XII, each eager to test their skills in legal reasoning, public speaking, and teamwork.

Designed as a platform to encourage awareness about law and its significance in society, Nexus Legalis, an intellectually stimulating celebration of law, logic, and learning, truly captured the spirit of curiosity, collaboration, and creativity.

The programme was conducted under the able guidance of our senior social science faculty, Ms Priyanka Saini, who provided invaluable direction and motivation through its planning and execution. The organising team, led by President Dhruvi J Jain, Vice-President Samiya Batra, Design and Media Head Tanishqa Bhattacharya, Event Administration Head Vansh Sharma, PR Head Rishima Dube, and Logistics & Coordination Head Nandini, worked with great dedication to ensure the success of the event.

The day began with a graceful dance performance by the students mentored by Ms Pooja Gangani that infused vibrancy and energy in the atmosphere. This was followed by an inspiring address by Ms Saini, who highlighted the importance of legal education in shaping responsible and socially aware citizens. Her words set the perfect tone for the series of competitions that followed, each of which tested the students’ analytical abilities and creativity.

Moot Court allowed participants to step into the shoes of advocates, sharpening their skills of argumentation, reasoning, and courtroom decorum. The Moot Court event showcased exceptional advocacy skills, with Mannat (12E) and Sukreeti (12B) winning the First Position, Shivansh (12D) & Atharva (12D) securing the Second Position and a tie for the Third Position between Nivreeti (11B) & Ishita Goswami (11A) and Shezreen (11C) & Priyanshi (11C).

The competition was adjudged by Mr Shreyansh Mohapatra, currently enrolled in the BBA LLB (H) programme at IILM University, Gurugram, and Ms Tanya Trehan, a Political Science graduate of Kamala Nehru College now pursuing her Master’s in International Relations at South Asian University.

Law Case 101 pushed participants to research, analyse, and present landmark cases, developing their ability to connect theory with practice. In Law Case 101, Avika Bansal (7D) secured the First Position followed by Aashman (8A) & Atharv (8A) in the Second Positionnand Aarna (8A) & Elina (8A) in the Third Position. Law Case 101 was adjudged by Satwik Mitra, a practising lawyer in the Delhi High Court.

Courtroom Drama brought a creative twist, blending intellect and theatre in dramatised legal proceedings that entertained while educating. In Courtroom Drama, the entry, Humorous Objection claimed the First Position, Justice Unscripted finished as First Runner-up, and Dramatic Club was named 2nd Runner-up. The Be the Judge (Judgment Writing Competition) was judged by Mr Tarush Verma, a BBA LLB (H) student at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (IP University), and Ms Dhwani Arora, a BA LLB (H) student from Amity Law School, Noida.

Finally, Clues and Clauses engaged students in puzzle-solving and interpretation exercises, showcasing law as a discipline of both precision and imagination. Each event saw enthusiastic participation and a spirit of healthy competition. In Clues and Clauses, the winners included Tanishka Khandelwal (12C) & Bhoomika Puri (12C), Aarav Bansal (11A), and Harshita Sharma (12E) & Rishita Rawat (12E). The judging panel included Ms Vanya Chadha, an alumnus of Miranda House currently pursuing LLB at the Campus Law Centre (DU), and Mr Mayank Agarwal, a BCom, LLB student from Lloyd School of Law, Greater Noida.

After an action-packed morning, the Closing and Award Ceremony began at 1 PM. The winners were honoured with trophies and certificates by the judges.  The judges applauded the participants not only for their individual achievements but also for their collaborative efforts and dedication.

Nexus Legalis 2025 stood as a testament to the vision of the Law Club—to make legal education interactive, practical, and impactful—while offering students a platform to grow as thinkers, communicators, and responsible citizens.