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LEGALWIKI India's Legal Startup Pitching Competition, 2025 | Be the Next Founder- Pitch Your Idea, Win Exciting Rewards!

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30 May 2025 — 3 min read

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About the Legal Startup Pitching Competition

LegalWiki Legal Startup Pitching Competition, 2025 is a launchpad for legal innovation. This unique startup pitching event is designed for law students, legal professionals or anyone ready to solve real legal challenges through innovation.

Participants will pitch their ideas for products or services within the legal domain. Whether you’re working on a digital platform, a mobile app, a service model, or even an offline intervention to simplify or improve the legal landscape - this is your chance to pitch in front of top leading experts, gain mentorship, win exciting rewards - be recognized.

Eligibility

Open to all, regardless of background. We welcome ideas that can improve legal services, justice delivery, awareness, or legal tech — we want to hear from you.

Competition Structure & Rules

Team Size: Solo or a team of up to 2-3 members
Startup Type: Legal-tech, justice access, legal automation tools, legal education, awareness platforms, etc.
Pitch Format: 10-15 minutes per team (includes Q&A with judges)
Mode: Online (ensure stable internet)

Submission & Competition Details

All participating teams must submit their business idea/proposal in PDF format to legalwikilaw@gmail.com by June 18, 2025.
The competition will consist of two rounds: The preliminary round will be conducted on Saturday, June 21, 2025, and the Final round on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Both rounds will be conducted in an Online mode. The top 5 teams will proceed to the final round.
The selection will be based on innovations, legal soundness, feasibility, and overall business strategy of the solution.
All teams are required to present their business plan through a PowerPoint presentation before the jury.

Pitch Format (Prescribed Slide Structure)

Title Slide: Startup Name + Tagline + Team Details
Problem Statement: What legal problem are you solving?
Your Solution: Product/service overview, what makes it innovative?
Market Fit & Legal Relevance: Target audience and why it matters legally
Business Model & Scalability: How will it work and grow?
Tech/Execution Plan: Tools, platform, or model used (if any)
Impact & Future Vision: Legal or social impact; future roadmap
Team: Roles & strengths (if applicable)

Registration Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTI4Bnlrza2D4gxNKf9Sx3AZWggtpsBChOQs9hPvx631Ufw/viewform?usp=header

Important Dates:

Registration Deadline: 10th June, 2025
Proposal Submission: 18th June, 2025 by 11:59 PM
Preliminary Round: June 21, 2025
Final Round: June 22, 2025
Result Announcement: June 22, 6:00 PM (via email & LinkedIn)

Registration & Fee

Solo Participation: ₹350 (Early bird: ₹300)
Team (2–3 Members): ₹750 (Early bird: ₹700)

Judging Criteria

Criteria	Weight
Problem-Solution Fit	20%
Innovation & Originality	20%
Legal Relevance	20%
Feasibility & Scalability	20%
Presentation & Clarity	20%

Prizes & Recognition

Winner: ₹5,000 + Mentorship + Certificate Course by Bettering Results + Internship with Manupatra
1st Runner-Up: ₹4,000 + Mentorship + Certificate Course
2nd Runner-Up: ₹1500 + Certificate Course

Special Awards:

Most Innovative Idea: ₹1000
Best Solo Pitch: ₹800

All the entries will be given a certificate of participation.

Please note: Runners-up and all participants will get access to exclusive discounts on Bettering Results Certification Courses.

Click Here for the Registration:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTI4Bnlrza2D4gxNKf9Sx3AZWggtpsBChOQs9hPvx631Ufw/viewform?usp=header

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Can I pitch an idea that’s already built or launched?
Yes, as long as it fits the theme of legal innovation.
Is solo participation allowed?
Absolutely! You can apply solo or in a team of up to 2-3.
Do I need a PowerPoint presentation, and if yes, what is the slide limit?
Yes, a pitch presentation is mandatory. You will get 10-15 minutes to present it before the jury, so plan your slides accordingly. The presentation must be submitted in PDF format only. Keep it simple, readable, and visually engaging—use bullet points, avoid long paragraphs, and ensure your messaging is clear, concise, and compelling. A maximum of 8–10 slides is recommended.
I’m a beginner. Can I apply?
Of course! This is a beginner-friendly competition with pitching tips provided.
Who owns the ideas pitched?
You do. LegalWiki does not claim any rights over your idea.