Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, School of Law, UPES.

  EVENT NAME: IUMC'25 - NMIMS Indore Inter-University Mediation Competition FORMAT: The event shall be conducted in a Hybrid Mode, i.e. the Preliminary  Round shall be conducted online, and Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and  Final rounds shall be conducted in the offline mode. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Only Law Colleges/Universities recognized by the Bar Council of India are eligible to participate. Each University may nominate up to 2 teams to participate in the  competition. Only bonafide students pursuing 3-year/5-year LLB degree  programs during the current academic year are eligible to  participate. No Cross University teams shall be eligible to participate in this  competition. TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team must consist of three members: Mediator: One team member will assume the role of the mediator. Negotiating team: Two team members will consist of client and counsel The roles of participants must remain consistent throughout all rounds of the competi...

  EVENT NAME: XMC’25 - 3rd Xavier Mediation Competition 2025 FORMAT: The competition will take place in the structure of : Preliminary Rounds  Quarter-Finals  Semi-Finals Final Round ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to all law students pursuing an LL.B. (3-year or 5-year course) or LL.M. from any recognized law school, college, or university  TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team must consist of two members: Mediator: One team member will assume the role of the mediator. Negotiating team: Two team members will consist of client and counsel The roles of participants must remain consistent throughout all rounds of the competition. IMPORTANT DATES: Release of Mediation Problems – 15th February 2025 Last Date for Seeking Clarifications – 25th March 2025 Release of Clarifications – 28th March 2025 Last Date for Team Registrations – 26th March 2025 Competition Dates: 2nd April 2025 – Spot Registrations, Opening Ceremony, Team Orientation, Draw of Lots 3rd April 2025 – Prelimi...

EVENT NAME: VITSOL Mediation Competition 2025 FORMAT: The competition will feature a hybrid mode : Preliminary Rounds (Online) Quarter-Finals (Online) Semi-Finals (Offline) Final Round (Offline) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The competition is open to all law students who are currently  enrolled in undergraduate LL.B courses (5-year or 3-year LL. B) in  colleges/universities affiliated with the Bar Council of India.   TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team must consist of two members: Mediator: One team member will assume the role of the mediator. Negotiating team: Two team members will consist of client and counsel The roles of participants must remain consistent throughout all rounds of the competition. IMPORTANT DATES: Provisional Registration Deadline – 15th March 2025 Confirmation of Participation – 17th March 2025 Last Date for Payment of Registration Fees – 20th March 2025 Qualifier & Quarter-Final Rounds (Online) – 26th March 2025 Semi-Finals & Finals (Offline at VIT...

  EVENT NAME: 2nd Edition – ICFAI Mediation Competition 2025 FORMAT: The competition will feature a hybrid mode : Preliminary Rounds  Quarter-Finals  Semi-Finals Final Round ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to all Undergraduate Courses of law schools, colleges, and universities recognized by Bar Council of India   TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team must consist of two members: Mediator: One team member will assume the role of the mediator. Negotiating team: Two team members will consist of client and counsel The roles of participants must remain consistent throughout all rounds of the competition. IMPORTANT DATES: Provisional Registration Opens  –  30th January 2025 Provisional Registration Closes  –  28th February 2025 Final Registration Opens  –  1st March 2025 Final Registration Closes  –  15th March 2025 Last Date for Clarifications  –  24th March 2025 Release of Clarifications  –  26th March 2025 Submission of ...

EVENT NAME: 5th JUSTICE A.S. ANAND. NATIONAL MEDIATION AND NEGOTIATION COMPETITION 2025 FORMAT: The competition will feature a hybrid mode : Preliminary Rounds (Online Rounds) Quarter-Finals (Offline Rounds) Semi-Finals Final Round Each round will present a unique dispute scenario, allowing teams to demonstrate their understanding of mediation techniques and legal principles. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to all Undergraduate Courses of law schools, colleges, and universities recognized by Bar Council of India   TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team must consist of two members: Mediator: One team member will assume the role of the mediator. Negotiating team: Two team members will consist of client and counsel The roles of participants must remain consistent throughout all rounds of the competition. IMPORTANT DATES: Registration Open– 19th February 2025 Provisional Registrations Close- 25th February 2025 Final  Registrations Close- 5th March 2025 REGISTRATION FEES: INR 3000 BROCHU...

  EVENT NAME: 2TG-RMLNLU International Mediation Competition, 2025 FORMAT: The competition will feature multiple rounds, testing participants on their legal knowledge, mediation skills, and ability to negotiate effectively: Preliminary Rounds Quarter-Finals Semi-Finals Final Round Each round will present a unique dispute scenario, allowing teams to demonstrate their understanding of mediation techniques and legal principles. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to all law schools, colleges, and universities globally. Participants must be full-time or part-time law students (undergraduate or postgraduate). Cross-institutional teams are permitted. Each institution may register up to three teams. TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team must consist of two members: Mediator: One team member will assume the role of the mediator. Negotiator: Another member will assume the role of negotiator The roles of participants must remain consistent throughout all rounds of the competition. IMPORTANT DATES: Registration...

  EVENT NAME: 4th NUJS International Client Counselling Competition, 2025 FORMAT: The competition will consist of multiple rounds, including Preliminary, Semi-Final, and Final rounds, with each round designed to test participants’ client counseling skills in different simulated legal scenarios. Participants will be assessed on their communication, problem-solving abilities, and legal reasoning. TEAM COMPOSITION: The competition is open to law students from across the globe, with each team comprising two members. Teams will be evaluated on their ability to provide sound legal advice to clients while managing the complexities of legal cases. PRIZES: Winners: INR 50,000 + Internship Opportunity + Certificate of Excellence First Runners Up: INR 30,000 + Certificate of Merit REGISTRATION FEE: INR 15,000 / 200 USD This fee is inclusive of accommodation for the days of the competition and access to the Outlawed Cultural Fest. IMPORTANT DATES: Registration Closes: 8th February 2025 Problem...

  EVENT NAME: LexPacto’s 3rd International Mediation cum 1st Negotiation Competition, 2025 FORMAT: For the Mediation Competition , participants will be divided into teams. The competition will consist of multiple rounds, including Preliminary, Semi-Final, and Final rounds. Each team will participate in simulated mediation sessions, where they will act as mediators in resolving disputes. Teams will be assessed based on their mediation skills, negotiation techniques, and ability to manage conflict effectively. For the Negotiation Competition , participants will engage in simulated negotiation rounds, where they will work to resolve disputes while observing legal principles. Teams will negotiate with opposing teams, aiming to reach a mutually agreeable solution. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The competition is open to all law colleges, law schools, and universities. Registered participants must be full-time or part-time law students. However, postgraduate law students and correspondence cours...

  EVENT NAME: 5th Edition of the IUU Mediation Competition 2025 FORMAT: IMS Unison University, Dehradun, is excited to host the 5th Edition of the IUU Mediation Competition 2025 , scheduled for 21st-22nd February 2025 . This prestigious event invites law universities and institutes across India to participate in an enriching real-life mediation simulation , a crucial alternative to traditional litigation. Participants will take on the roles of Mediators and Client-Counsel pair , resolving disputes in a structured competition. The competition will consist of three rounds: Preliminary, Semi-Finals, and Finals . This platform enables law students to apply their legal knowledge , develop negotiation and communication skills , and experience the dynamic nature of dispute resolution . Expert-led training sessions will provide valuable insights into mediation techniques, helping participants navigate complex legal challenges. TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team must consist of three members: Med...

EVENT NAME: NLUJ International Deal Negotiation Competition 2025 FORMAT: National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) is thrilled to announce the NLUJ International Deal Negotiation Competition 2025 , scheduled to take place from February 28 – March 2, 2025 , at our campus in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India . This prestigious competition, organized by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of NLUJ in collaboration with A&O Shearman , provides participants with a unique opportunity to engage in real-world deal negotiations. The competition is designed to enhance negotiation skills in a non-contentious setting, allowing students to develop essential competencies for corporate legal practice. Participants will have the chance to balance the commercial interests of clients while considering the needs of business counterparts. Each team shall consist of 2 participants, representing the Client and the Counsel, with 2 teams set to negotiate with each other representing opposing parties in t...

  EVENT NAME: Vidyavarta – 2nd Edition of the International Mediation Championship, 2025 ABOUT: Infinity Lexathon Society is excited to announce the 2nd edition of Vidyavarta, the International Mediation Championship, which will be held virtually on the 8th and 9th of March 2025. This prestigious competition is hosted by Infinity Lexathon Society in collaboration with J.Sagar Associates (JSA), International Arbitration and Mediation Centre, Hyderabad (IAMC Hyderabad), and LawNK as our Legal and Mediation Partners. Additionally, Manupatra is our Official Knowledge Partner, and Mediate Guru is our Media Partner. As a participant in this competition, you will have the chance to stand out in the mediation field and earn incentives from our esteemed collaborators. Furthermore, the award winners will be given the opportunity to intern with our Legal and Mediation Partners. TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team participating in Vidyavarta must consist of three members, with designated roles for the...

 We are pleased to announce the 7th Edition of the NUJS Mediation Competition 2025! EVENT NAME: 7th NUJS Mediation Competition, 2025 FORMAT: The 7th NUJS Mediation Competition will take place offline at the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) campus in Kolkata, India. The competition will have two preliminary rounds, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals. Universities are allowed to express interest in sending more than one team, subject to the availability of slots, which will be allocated at the discretion of the ADR Society. Each team will consist of three members: a negotiating team with two members (Client and Counsel) and a mediator. The negotiating teams and mediators will compete separately, with breaks scheduled for each group independently. The rounds will consist of mediated negotiations, with two negotiating teams and two mediators. Each team may also bring a maximum of one coach. The winners of this competition will qualify for the Warsaw...

 We are pleased to announce that the 3rd MNLU Nagpur National Commercial Mediation Competition, 2025, will be held in a hybrid format EVENT NAME: 3rd MNLU Nagpur National Commercial Mediation Competition 2025 FORMAT: The competition will be conducted in two phases. The Preliminary Rounds will take place online on 8th–9th February 2025. The Advanced Rounds will be held on-campus at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, on 22nd–23rd March 2025. Each team will comprise three members, including one Mediator, one Client, and one Counsel, with roles remaining consistent throughout the competition. TEAM COMPOSITION: Each participating team must have 3 members. The roles of Mediator, Client, and Counsel must remain consistent throughout the competition. ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to law students enrolled in five-year or three-year law programs from BCI-recognized institutions in India. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT: Registration Fee : ₹7,000 per team (covering all three member...

SLS, NAGPUR IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE  INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION COMPETITION, 2025  WHICH IS TO TAKE PLACE ON 1st AND 2nd MARCH 2025 COMPETITION NAME INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION COMPETITION, 2025  FORMAT: Preliminary Rounds: Date: March 1, 2025 Mode: Offline at Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur Details: Two rounds with a total time of 40 minutes plus 5 minutes for rebuttals and sur-rebuttals per round. Advanced Rounds: Semi-Finals: Date: March 2, 2025 Mode: Offline Details: Each team gets 50 minutes for arguments and 10 minutes for rebuttals and sur-rebuttals. Finals: Date: March 2, 2025 Mode: Offline Details: Each team gets 60 minutes for arguments and 15 minutes for rebuttals and sur-rebuttals. TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team must consist of three members – two members shall act as the Counsels and one member shall act as the Arbitrator.  The composition of the Team shall not be changed throughout the Competition. The role of the members of a Team as mentioned during ...