The Independent Delegation, led by Maytri Gestart Ignatius (2023) and comprising Agra Rajwaa Ramadhan Putra (2023), Eva Selvia Putri Arlista (2023), Afanin Fariq Fajriya (2023), and Rachma Ananda Sulaiman (2023), claimed Third Place at the National Legislative Drafting Competition (NLDC) 2026, organized by the FKPH of Universitas Merdeka (UNMER) Malang.
This competition is a prestigious platform for law students from universities across Indonesia to test their ideas and present their best arguments through the process of legislative drafting. NLDC 2026 challenged participants not only to produce a systematically structured regulatory document, but also to bring forward thinking that is relevant and solutions-oriented in addressing the development of legal issues in Indonesia. Through a competitive selection process, the Independent Delegation demonstrated strong capability in drafting well-structured legislative instruments. Precision in norm drafting, structural coherence, and the strength of argumentation were the key factors that brought the team to their Third Place finish.
This achievement is an immensely valuable experience for all team members, and represents a genuine contribution to strengthening the quality of legislation from an academic perspective. Participation in NLDC 2026 also served as a learning ground for honing analytical skills, research capabilities, and the ability to develop legal ideas that speak to the challenges of today. It is hoped that this experience will serve as a positive foundation for team members to continue growing — and that its benefits will extend not only to the academic sphere, but also to the development of national law and Indonesian society more broadly.
The participation and achievement of the Independent Delegation at NLDC 2026 also reflects support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This legislative drafting competition aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education), by promoting the strengthening of student academic capacity through practice-based and legislative research learning. Furthermore, the focus on drafting regulations that are systematic, accountable, and responsive to the needs of society supports SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), particularly in efforts to improve the quality of legislation and good legal governance. By participating actively in a national academic forum, students also contribute to the spirit of collaboration and cross-institutional knowledge exchange, which aligns with SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Author: Eva Selvia Putri Arlista (Delegation)
