Law school in India is full of case briefs, moot courts, and endless “read this bare act” instructions. But let’s be honest — how many of us are actually trained in legal drafting before being thrown into internships or court practice? That’s where competitions like the 1st National Online Drafting Competition by Vidhi Ekta Sngh (VES) hit differently.
This isn’t just another certificate activity to add on your CV. This is about learning how to write like a lawyer and standing out in a space where everyone is just running after moot courts.
What’s in It for You? (Prizes + Internships That Matter)
The incentives are straight-up impressive and not just for show:
- Winner: ₹3000 cash prize + Merit Certificate + Name on the official VES website + Supreme Court Internship
- 1st Runner-up: ₹1000 + Certificate + Delhi Law Firm Internship
- 2nd Runner-up: ₹800 + Certificate + Allahabad High Court Internship
- All participants: E-Certificate of Participation (because effort deserves acknowledgement)
Let’s pause here. A Supreme Court internship through a drafting competition? That’s not common. This is one of those rare student opportunities where drafting skills can directly land you inside the courtroom.
Why Drafting Skills Are Non-Negotiable in Law
Ask any senior lawyer in India — you can survive without being the best speaker, but you cannot survive without being a decent drafter. Drafting is the bread and butter of litigation, contracts, petitions, and even corporate law.
Whether it’s a writ under Article 32/226 of the Constitution, a plaint under Order VII Rule 1 of CPC, or even a Section 9 Arbitration Petition under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, drafting decides how the judge reads your case.
And let’s be real: law schools rarely teach you how to draft properly. Competitions like these give you a shot at practical exposure before you step into the actual profession.
Who Is Behind This? (Meet Vidhi Ekta Sngh)
For those who don’t know, Vidhi Ekta Sngh (VES) is one of the fastest-growing legal associations in India, certified by the Government. They’ve built a community of over 3 lakh law students, advocates, judges, and professionals in just a few years.
Some of the initiatives that make VES stand out:
- Internships (online & offline)
- Daily one-page “Inside the Courtroom” updates
- Moot courts & writing competitions
- Social impact activities (PILs, tree plantation, food drives)
- SAFAR Podcast with inspiring journeys of lawyers and judges
So when they say they’ll back your drafting journey with real internships and recognition, they mean business.
Final Word: Don’t Just Read Bare Acts, Draft Them Into Action
Here’s the bitter truth — most law students can recite sections of IPC or BNS, but freeze when told to “draft a bail application” or “file a writ petition.”
This competition is your chance to break that cycle. It’s your chance to train your hand for the future, get internships that actually matter, and prove that you can draft like a professional.
So, my advice? Stop scrolling Instagram for “law internship” posts and start sharpening your drafting game. Opportunities like the VES National Drafting Competition don’t come every day.
Go register, draft like your career depends on it (because it kind of does), and maybe we’ll see your name featured with a Supreme Court internship soon.
