1st GAJE-NLUO National Negotiation Competition, 2023

The ADR Board of National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is organizing the 1st edition of the NLUO National Negotiation Competition, 2023 in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE). The online competition is centered around the theme - Corporate and Commercial disputes. This event aims to provide a platform for law students from across the country to showcase their skills in ADR while focusing on the intricacies of corporate and commercial matters.

About NLUO:

National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is a prestigious institution of legal education in India, known for its excellence in teaching and research. Established in 2009, NLUO is situated in Cuttack, Odisha, and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law.  NLUO is known for its diverse faculty, comprising experienced professors and legal experts who provide valuable guidance to students. The university also encourages student participation in various co-curricular activities and provides a vibrant campus life.

About the event:

The Negotiation Competition is designed to provide participants with an opportunity to showcase their negotiation skills with propositions covering both corporate transactions and commercial disputes. The competition will offer participants a unique opportunity to delve into the complex world of business disputes, allowing them to navigate the details of contractual disagreements, shareholder conflicts, and intellectual property disputes. As the boundaries of global commerce continue to expand, the importance of effective dispute resolution mechanisms in the corporate realm becomes increasingly evident.

As an online event, the competition offers the convenience of remote participation, allowing students from various law schools and universities to compete without the limitations of geographical boundaries. It provides a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration, facilitating the exchange of ideas and experiences among participants, judges, and industry professionals.

The Competition offers multiple incentives for the participants including exciting cash prizes, and internships flowing from the collaborations from diverse National and International Institutions working in the field of Dispute Resolution.

Important Dates:

• Last Date for Provisional Registration: 26th July 2023 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Payment and Final Registration: 30th July 2023  (11:59 PM)
• Release of Problems: 4th August 2023
• Preliminary Round 1 and 2: 12th August 2023
• Semi - Final and Final Round: 13th August 2023

Format of the Competition :

• Teams comprising of 2 members: 1 Client and 1 Counsel.
• 2 preliminary rounds for each team, with a duration of 40 minutes each.
• Qualifying teams will progress to the Semi-Finals and Finals.
• The entire competition will be conducted online via Zoom.

Registration fees :

Indian Universities: INR 3000 per team

For more information and a detailed overview of the competition, please refer to the brochure. 

Application Procedure:
WE ARE ACCEPTING TEAM REGISTRATIONS. 

Interested students before filling out the participation form MUST apply at soladr@ddn.upes.ac.in and cc to  anwesha.pathak@ddn.upes.ac. and hartejs.kochher@ddn.upes.ac.in in with all necessary details (including Internal Ranks, details of TEAM MEMBERS, Contact number) latest by 26th July 2023 before 11:59 PM.

 In case of any query, contact team ADR but kindly do not upload wrong information; for the application shall be rejected outright if any discrepancy is found.