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3rd Edition of the ICFAI Mediation Competition 2026

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  Event Name 3rd Edition of the ICFAI Mediation Competition 2026 Organised by ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition is designed as a simulation of real-time mediation proceedings , focusing on negotiation, communication, and dispute resolution skills. It consists of Preliminary Rounds, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, and Final Rounds . In the Preliminary Rounds , all participating teams compete, and rankings are determined based on scores. The top teams advance to the Quarter-Finals , which follow a knockout format . The competition further progresses to the Semi-Finals and Final Round , where the best teams demonstrate advanced mediation techniques. Each round includes structured mediation sessions with caucus (private discussions) and strict time limits, closely replicating real mediation environments. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The competition is open to law students enrolled in recognized institutions w...
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CONCORDAT 5.0 – C-NEG (Client Counselling & Negotiation) Competition

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  Event Name CONCORDAT 5.0 – C-NEG (Client Counselling & Negotiation) Competition Organised by Centre for ADR, IFIM Law School, Bengaluru FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : CONCORDAT 5.0 is a comprehensive ADR fest featuring two formats: Client Counselling & Negotiation (C-NEG) and Mediation–Arbitration (Med-Arb) , conducted from 8–10 May 2026 . C-NEG (Client Counselling & Negotiation) The competition begins with Client Counselling rounds (Preliminary & Quarter-Finals) , where teams interact with clients and provide legal advice based on given problems. The Semi-Finals and Final Rounds transition into Negotiation rounds , where teams represent parties and attempt to resolve disputes through structured negotiation strategies. Med-Arb (Mediation & Arbitration) The competition follows a hybrid ADR process. The Preliminary and Quarter-Final rounds are Mediation sessions , where teams engage in dispute resolution with the help of a mediator and may...
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3rd NATIONAL LAW FEST, 2026

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  Event Name 3rd NATIONAL LAW FEST, 2026 FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The Mediation and Negotiation Competitions form an integral part of the 3rd National Law Fest, 2026 , organized by the ADR, Drafting & Literary Society. These competitions aim to provide participants with hands-on exposure to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. The Mediation Competition focuses on facilitated dispute resolution with the involvement of a neutral mediator, whereas the Negotiation Competition emphasizes direct bargaining and strategic interaction between parties. Both competitions will consist of multiple rounds, including preliminary rounds followed by knockout stages such as semi-finals and finals. Participants will be judged on communication, strategy, problem-solving skills, and effective application of ADR principles. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The competitions are open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students from any recognized university or institution. ...
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ALSA International Mediation Competition (AIMC) 2026

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  Event Name ALSA International Mediation Competition (AIMC) 2026 FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition will be conducted through two Preliminary Rounds followed by the Semi-Final and Final Rounds . Teams will participate in mediation sessions where they role-play as counsel and client to resolve disputes through negotiation and collaborative problem-solving. The preliminary rounds determine the highest-scoring teams, after which the semi-final and final rounds follow a knockout format . Each mediation session is time-bound and includes feedback from judges to enhance participants’ mediation skills. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The competition is open to university students from ALSA National Chapters worldwide . Teams are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis , and participants are encouraged to register through their respective ALSA National Chapters. Non-ALSA members may also participate through the open registration process.  TEAM COMPOSITION: Each ...
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1st NMIMS Hyderabad Client Counselling Competition, 2026 (KauNyak 2026)

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  Event Name 1st NMIMS Hyderabad Client Counselling Competition, 2026 (KauNyak 2026) FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition is designed to simulate a real-life client interview in a professional law office setting . Participants will act as lawyers counselling a client and addressing legal issues through effective interviewing, legal analysis, and strategic advice. The competition consists of multiple rounds including Preliminary and Quarter Rounds followed by the Semi-Final and Final rounds , where teams demonstrate their counselling, communication, and problem-solving abilities in realistic client-interaction scenarios. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The competition is open to students from any recognised law school or university in India enrolled in a 5-year integrated LL.B. programme or a 3-year LL.B. programme . There is no restriction on the number of teams from a single university that may participate. TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team shall consist of two members ...
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MediateGuru’s 6th Virtual International Mediation Competition (VIMC) 2026 | 10–12 April 2026

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  Event Name MediateGuru’s 6th Virtual International Mediation Competition (VIMC) 2026 | 10–12 April 2026  FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition is structured in two stages — Qualifying Rounds and Advanced Rounds . The Qualifying Stage consists of two Preliminary Rounds, where each mediating pair represents both the Requesting and Responding Party once. Based on cumulative scores, the top teams advance to the Advanced Stage, which comprises the Semi-Final Round and the Final Round conducted on a knock-out basis. Each mediation session involves two mediators and two mediating pairs (client and counsel), and is conducted within a prescribed time limit. The competition also includes a prior training session for participants. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To be eligible, students must be enrolled as full-time or part-time law students in the academic year 2025–2026. Students who graduated in 2025 (not more than six months prior to the commencement of the competit...
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2nd IILM Client Counselling Competition, 2026

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  Event Name 2nd IILM Client Counselling Competition, 2026 Organised by IILM School of Law, Gurugram  FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition will be conducted in a hybrid mode , with the Preliminary Round held online (24 March 2026) and the Semi-Finals and Final conducted offline at IILM University, Gurugram (10–11 April 2026) . The competition follows a Point Qualification System , where teams advance based on cumulative scores. Each round consists of three structured stages: Consultation , Post-Consultation , and Critique . In the Preliminary Round, all registered teams compete; the top 6 teams advance to the Semi-Finals, and the top 2 teams from the Semi-Finals compete in the Final Round ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Students enrolled in any year of a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programme from any recognized University/Law School/College are eligible to participate. Not more than two teams from the same institution are permitted. Cross-institutional teams ar...
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