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2nd International Client Counselling Competition 2025 (Hybrid Mode)

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  EVENT NAME: 2nd International Client Counselling Competition 2025 (Hybrid Mode) FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition will feature four progressive rounds: the Preliminary Round will be held online on 25th August 2025, with 30 teams divided into two groups, each team allotted 20 minutes for Client Consultation and 5 minutes for Post-Consultation; the Quarter-Final Round , scheduled online for 26th August 2025, will see the top 8 teams (4 from each group) engage in 30 minutes of Client Consultation followed by 10 minutes of Post-Consultation; the Semi-Final Round , also online on 26th August 2025, will feature the top 4 teams with the same time allocation as the Quarter-Finals; and the Final Round , conducted offline at Manipal University Jaipur on 4th September 2025, will have the top 2 teams compete in 40 minutes of Client Consultation and 10 minutes of Post-Consultation, with case problems for each round being provided at least three hours prior to co...

National Mediation Competition 2025 (NMC 2025)

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  EVENT NAME: National Mediation Competition 2025 (NMC 2025) FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The Preliminary Rounds (I & II) will require each team to participate twice— once as the Requesting Party and once as the Responding Party . Evaluations during these rounds will be conducted separately for the Mediator and the Negotiating Pair (Client-Counsel) to ensure an objective assessment of individual roles. Following the preliminaries, the top 8 Mediators and the top 8 Negotiating Pairs , based on their cumulative scores , will advance to the Quarter-Finals . From there, the top 4 Mediators and top 4 Negotiating Pairs will qualify for the Semi-Finals , and ultimately, the top 2 Mediators and top 2 Negotiating Pairs will proceed to the Final Round . Each round of the competition will be based on a specific theme to test participants' versatility and depth of understanding: Contractual Laws in the Preliminary Rounds, Matrimonial Laws in the Quarter-Finals, Pro...

International Negotiation and Mediation Competition – 3rd Edition (2025)

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  EVENT NAME: International Negotiation and Mediation Competition – 3rd Edition (2025) FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The International Negotiation and Mediation Competition (INMC) 2025 will follow a hybrid structure with the Preliminary Rounds conducted online and the Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, and Final Rounds held offline . The competition is divided into two segments namely Mediation and Negotiation . In the Mediation segment , each team comprises a Mediator, Client, and Counsel whereas in the Negotiation segment , each team consists of a Client and Counsel . Teams will progress through multiple elimination rounds beginning with virtual sessions and culminating in the offline final rounds hosted in Mumbai . ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Participation is open to bonafide law students currently pursuing a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. program during the academic year 2024–2025. The applicant's institution must be recognized by the Bar Council of India if located in In...

The ADR Advocacy Competition (TAAC) – 2025

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  EVENT NAME: The ADR Advocacy Competition (TAAC) – 2025 FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : TAAC 2025 comprises a total of seven competitive rounds held between August 3, 2025, and October 31, 2025 , followed by two concluding stages: Advanced Rounds and the Final Rounds . The competitive rounds include: Deal Negotiation & Agreement Drafting , Client Counselling , Mediation & Negotiation , Notice & Response for Arbitration , Appointment & Challenge , Arbitral Award Writing , and Enforcement & Challenge . ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Students who wish to apply must be enrolled in a recognized law program, either as full-time or part-time students, during the academic year 2025–2026 at the time of registration. This includes both undergraduate and postgraduate law students from any recognized university. Students who are expected to graduate in 2025 are also eligible, provided they are still officially recognized as students by their university at the time...

Call for Applications | Heads & Sub-Heads of Sub-Committees 2025–26 | ADR Committee, School of Law, UPES

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 The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee is now inviting applications for the positions of Heads and Sub-Heads of the Sub-Committees for the academic year 2025–26 . As the committee continues to grow, our sub-committees form the core of our operations  managing everything from research to hospitality. We are now looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and proactive individuals to lead and support the following verticals: Sub-Committees Open for Applications: Research Editorial Documentation Media & Design Scoring Infrastructure Hospitality Public Relations & Outreach Guidelines for Applicants Once selected in the Core Committee,  no applicant will be allowed to hold a position in any other committee  for the tenure 2025–26. The  selection process will be based on interviews . Heads : Open to students currently in their 3rd year (Batch of 2026) Sub-Heads : Open to students currently in their 2nd year (Batch of 20...

Call for Applications: ADR Committee Core 2025–26

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  The Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC) is now accepting Core Committee Applications for the tenure 2025–26 ! This is your opportunity to take the lead, contribute meaningfully, and become a part of one of the most dynamic student committees on campus. Core Positions For Current 3rd-Year Students (4th Year Core 2025–26): Student Convener Student Secretary Student Treasurer For Current 2nd-Year Students (3rd Year Core 2025–26): Student Co-Convener Student Joint-Secretary Student Joint-Treasurer   Guidelines for Applicants Once selected in the Core Committee, no applicant will be allowed to hold a position in any other committee for the tenure 2025–26. The selection process will be based on interviews .     Eligibility Criteria To apply, the applicant must fulfill all of the following: Must have been a member of any committee for at least one year . Must have participated in at l...

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: 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...