Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, School of Law, UPES.

  Event Name Lex Communique 2026 – Client Counselling Competition Organised by the ADR Society, Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition is designed as a simulated law office client consultation where each team counsels a dummy client and is evaluated by judges. It consists of three rounds: Preliminary, Quarter-Final, and Final . In the Preliminary Round, all registered teams compete in a 15-minute session (10 minutes consultation plus 5 minutes post-consultation). The top eight teams advance to the Quarter-Finals, which run for 20 minutes (15 + 5). The top two teams from the Quarter-Finals qualify for the Final Round, which runs for 25 minutes (15 + 10). Teams are judged on client interviewing, legal analysis, advice, strategy, communication, and teamwork. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year law degree courses , in any year, from any recognized university, law school, college, or department are elig...

  Event Name 5th Annual Mediation Competition, 2026 Organised by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC), NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai In collaboration with Jupiter Law Partners FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition will be conducted in hybrid mode , with two Preliminary Rounds held online on 6 March 2026 , followed by Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Final Rounds conducted offline at the NMIMS Navi Mumbai campus on 14 March 2026 . Each preliminary round runs for 45 minutes, while Semi-Final and Final rounds run for 60 minutes, inclusive of caucus time. Teams consist of a mediating pair and a mediator who are scored separately. The top 8 mediating pairs and top 8 mediators from prelims advance to knockout rounds. Each mediation session includes opening statements, joint sessions, and caucuses, closely simulating real mediation practice. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The competition is open only to Law Colleges and Universities recognised by the B...

  Event Name Inter-University Mediation Competition 2026 Organised by Samadhan – The Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee , School of Law, SVKM’s NMIMS Indore. FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition will be conducted in a hybrid mode , with Preliminary Rounds held online on 20–21 February 2026, followed by offline Advanced Rounds (Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Final) at the NMIMS Indore campus on 14–15 March 2026. The Preliminary stage consists of two online rounds of 45 minutes each. Based on cumulative scores, the top 8 teams advance to the Quarter-Finals. The Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals are conducted on a knockout basis, culminating in the Final Round where the top two teams compete. The format simulates real-life mediation sessions involving client–counsel pairs and mediators, with judges’ feedback provided after rounds. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The competition is open exclusively to Law Colleges and Universities recognised by the Bar Council ...

  Event Name 4th MNLU Nagpur National Commercial Mediation Competition, 2026 Organised by the ADR Society, Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur (MNLU-N) 📅 Dates: Virtual Rounds: 7–8 February 2026 Offline Rounds: 28–29 March 2026 📍 Offline Venue: MNLU Nagpur Campus FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition will be conducted in a hybrid format , beginning with two Preliminary Rounds held online , followed by Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the Final Round conducted offline at the MNLU Nagpur campus. A total of five rounds will be held. In each round, the Negotiating Team (Client–Counsel pair) and the Mediator compete independently and are scored separately . All registered teams participate in the Preliminary Rounds, after which the top 8 Client–Counsel pairs and top 8 Mediators advance to the advanced knockout rounds. Each round simulates real-world commercial mediation involving joint sessions and caucuses. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The com...

  Event Name SLS Nagpur Arbitration Competition 2026 Organised by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Cell (ADRC) , Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur , in collaboration with PSL Advocates & Solicitors and IAMC Hyderabad . 📍 Venue: Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur 📅 Dates: 28th February & 1st March, 2026 FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition is designed as a domestic arbitration simulation , offering participants a close approximation of real arbitral proceedings. Teams will argue complex commercial disputes before a tribunal, engage with procedural nuances, and apply case-management tools inspired by reputed arbitral institutions. The competition comprises Preliminary Rounds (Rounds 1 & 2) held on the first day, followed by Semi-Finals and the Final Round on the second day. Participants are evaluated on written submissions, oral advocacy, procedural strategy, and arbitral reasoning, with each round contributing to an immersive professional le...

Event Name NLUO National Negotiation Competition 2026 Organised by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board , National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition begins with a Negotiation Plan Qualifier , where all registered teams are required to prepare and submit a detailed Negotiation Plan based on the General Information released by the organisers. These plans are evaluated by an expert panel, and the top 24 teams are shortlisted for the offline negotiation rounds . The shortlisted teams then participate in two Preliminary Rounds , followed by Advanced Rounds comprising the Octa-Finals, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the Final Round , determined on the basis of scores as per the Rulebook. Each Preliminary Round is of 45 minutes , while the Advanced Rounds are of 1 hour each. All rounds are assessed by experienced legal practitioners and academicians ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The competition is open to all students enro...