Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, School of Law, UPES.

  EVENT NAME: MMCS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ARBITRATION COMPETITION (MIMAC) 2025 FORMAT: The competition is structured into two key phases: Written Submissions: Teams are required to draft memorials for both the claimant and the respondent, addressing complex legal issues in maritime arbitration. Oral Rounds: Participants will present their arguments before a distinguished panel of arbitration practitioners and academics. The competition includes: General Rounds: Conducted online. Semi-Finals: Conducted online. Final Round: Conducted in-person in Malé, Maldives. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs in law, arbitration, or maritime law. Each institution may register up to two teams . Teams must consist exclusively of students from the same institution. Team members must not be admitted or licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction. IMPORTANT DATES: Registration Opens: 25th January 202...

  EVENT NAME: 8th MEDIATE WISE INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION COMPETITION (MIMC) 2025 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to students enrolled in tertiary legal studies programs. Participants must not be licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction. Each team comprises three students and an optional coach. IMPORTANT DATES: Competition Dates: 27th September – 4th October 2025 Venue: BICAM, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT :   Mediation | Mediate Wise   PRIZES & RECOGNITION: Best Student Mediation Counsel Team Best Student Mediator Best Team Award Certificates for all participants and awardees. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested students must apply through the ADR APPLICATION FORM by 28th May 2025. Interested Students before filling out Participation form  Must  apply by filling  ADR APPLICATION FORM  latest by 28th  May 2025.  In case of any query, contact team ADR at  soladr@dd...

EVENT NAME: INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION CHAMPIONSHIP – INC:3 (2025) FORMAT: There is one primary category of teams in the competition: Negotiator Teams: Each team will consist of two students — one acting as the Client and the other as Counsel . Teams will engage in negotiation sessions based on a common proposition and receive confidential information shortly before each round to simulate real-life legal negotiations. Rounds include: Preliminary Rounds Quarter-Finals Semi-Finals Final Round Each round increases in complexity and duration, with dedicated time slots for opening statements and deliberations. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to students currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate LL.B. program or its equivalent from any recognized institute in India or abroad. IMPORTANT DATES: Release of Proposition: 30th April 2025 Commencement of Registration: 30th April 2025 Last Date of Provisional Registration: 14th May 2025 Last Date to Seek Cl...

  EVENT NAME: ADR ODR INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION COMPETITION 2025 FORMAT: The competition comprises a single categor y: Negotiator Teams: Each team will consist of three members who will participate in simulated negotiation sessions. These sessions are designed to reflect real-world scenarios, emphasizing the development of practical negotiation skills, understanding of conflict resolution principles, and awareness of cross-cultural issues in negotiations. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to business and law students worldwide. Participants must be current students or recent graduates (graduated within the last 12 months). IMPORTANT DATES: Registration & Briefing: 13th November 2024 Competition Dates: 14th – 15th November 2024 Venue: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Academy and the Ismaili Centre, Oud Metha, Dubai, UAE. REGISTRATION FEES: Team Fee: $600 USD per team Coach Fee: $200 USD per coach (optional) Note: Fees do not include travel, ac...

EVENT NAME: IIMAC COLOMBO 2025 FORMAT: There are three categories of teams in the Competition: Negotiator Teams: the teams will engage in simulated mediation and negotiation sessions and act as counsel and client for the investor party or the State party. Mediator Teams: the teams will engage in simulated mediation and negotiation sessions and act as mediators who will facilitate the dialogue between the parties. Arbitration Teams: the teams will engage in simulated arbitral proceedings and act as counsel representing the investor party or the State party. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Students who wish to apply must be registered in their respective institution as fulltime or part-time students in the academic year of 2025/2026 at the time of  registration. This includes undergraduate and postgraduate students, provided that  they are registered in the said academic year. Students who graduate in 2025 will  be allowed to register, provided they are recognized as students by thei...