Two teams from Stamford University Bangladesh's Department of Law secured fourth and seventh places at "Voice of Justice – 1st BUBT National Law Olympiad 2026", competing against teams from universities across the country.
Organised by the Department of Law at Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT), the competition was held on 10 October, 2026, with 50 teams representing 30 universities, according to the press release.
Stamford's Team Lex Dominus, comprising Abu Saley, Ramisa Alam Rista and Nusrat Badhon from the 83rd LLB batch, secured fourth place nationally.
The team achieved the highest score in the first round, "Lexicon (Legal Quiz)", and the third-highest score in the third round's Law Reformer Submission. Abu Saley also earned the highest individual score in the Law Reformer Submission.
Team Beyond Doubt, comprising Mafuza Akter Jarin from the 80th LLB batch, Mehrin from the 82nd LLB batch and ABM Salauddin Kader from the 80th LLB batch, secured seventh place nationally.
The team earned the highest score in the second round, "The Lens of Justice", which focused on human rights presentations.
Stamford University arranged transport for its participants, enabling both teams to reach the venue on time. Participants described the day's pleasant weather as adding to the experience.
The Olympiad brought together students from institutions including Stamford University Bangladesh, Bangladesh University of Professionals, BRAC University, North South University, University of Information Technology and Sciences, Southeast University and State University of Bangladesh.
The event provided a platform for law students to demonstrate legal knowledge, analytical abilities, critical thinking and enthusiasm for legal studies.
The competition comprised four rounds assessing different aspects of legal knowledge and advocacy.
The first round, "Lexicon (Legal Quiz)", tested legal knowledge through multiple-choice questions. The second, "The Lens of Justice", focused on human rights presentations.
In the third round, "The Reform Chamber", participants identified limitations in existing laws and proposed legal reforms. The final round, "The Counsel's Chair", involved arguments and rebuttals concerning international human rights and refugee law.
Participants praised the organisation of the event, including registration, welcoming arrangements and the academic rounds. They said the competition also created opportunities for academic exchange, intellectual engagement and interaction among aspiring legal professionals from different universities.
Stamford University said the teams' results reflected their dedication, preparation and academic commitment, alongside growing interest in legal education and advocacy within its Department of Law.
Following the competition, both teams received a congratulatory reception from the university's vice-chancellor, dean, and the chairperson and coordinator of the Department of Law. Their recognition and encouragement added to the significance of the achievement for the participating students.
The university acknowledged Assistant Professor Arefa Parvin Taposhe of the Department of Law for her guidance, mentorship and support in preparing the teams.
It said her contribution helped develop the students' legal knowledge, analytical abilities and advocacy skills and supported their participation in the competition.
Stamford University also thanked BUBT and its Department of Law for providing the academic platform. It described participation as a learning experience that strengthened students' legal knowledge, analytical skills and determination to pursue excellence in the legal profession.