MMCS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ARBITRATION COMPETITION (MIMAC) 2025

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EVENT NAME:

MMCS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ARBITRATION COMPETITION (MIMAC) 2025

FORMAT:
The competition is structured into two key phases:

  1. Written Submissions:
    Teams are required to draft memorials for both the claimant and the respondent, addressing complex legal issues in maritime arbitration.

  2. 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 2025

  • Registration Closes: 7th June 2025

  • Moot Problem Release: First Saturday of April 2025

  • Clarification Requests Deadline: As specified on the MMCS website

  • Memorial Submission Deadline: 31st August 2025

  • General Rounds: 24th – 27th September 2025 (Online)

  • Grand Final & Awards Banquet: 25th October 2025 (In-Person, Malé, Maldives)

REGISTRATION FEES:

  • International Teams:

    • Standard Team (2–4 members): USD 85

    • Large Team (5–8 members): USD 85 plus USD 25 per additional member beyond the 4th

  • Teams from the Maldives:

    • Standard Team (2–4 members): MVR 1,000

    • Large Team (5–8 members): MVR 1,000 plus MVR 250 per additional member beyond the 4th

PRIZES & RECOGNITION:

  • Winner: USD 1,000 cash prize

  • Additional Awards:

    • Best Written Memorial for Claimant

    • Best Written Memorial for Respondent

    • Best Individual Oralist

    • Runner-Up Team

  • Certificates: Participation certificates for all team members; special certificates for awardees

  • Internship Opportunities: Offered to select participants by sponsors such as IAMC etc. 

BROCHURE & RULEBOOK: Here

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested students must apply through the ADR APPLICATION FORM by 01st June 2025 IST for internal consideration. Ensure all information submitted is accurate. Discrepancies may lead to disqualification. For assistance, contact: soladr@ddn.upes.ac.in


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