Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, School of Law, UPES.

  Event Name NUALS Mediation Competition 2026 (NMC 2026) Organised by the NUALS ADR Society , National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition will be conducted in hybrid mode with the Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-Finals held online on 18 January 2026 , followed by offline Advanced Rounds (Semi-Finals and Finals) at NUALS Kochi on 15 February 2026 . Each mediation session features two negotiating teams (Client–Counsel pairs) and two mediators , who are all assessed individually. Preliminary rounds involve two sessions per team, with sides pre-assigned and confidential information released 30 minutes prior. The top 8 Negotiating Teams and top 8 Mediators advance to the Quarter-Finals, after which all rounds follow a knockout format. Timings increase progressively: 45 minutes (Prelims), 60 minutes (QF), 90 minutes (SF & Finals) , including caucus time. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Participation is open to bona fide...

  Event Name NEXCORD – 2nd Edition of CHRIST Treaty Drafting & Negotiation Competition 2026 Organised by the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition consists of two stages : Treaty Drafting Round , where teams draft a comprehensive international treaty addressing a multidimensional conflict involving environmental collapse, cyber warfare, humanitarian fragmentation, and geopolitical tensions between Marvona & Kestrelia. Final Negotiation Round , where the top 4 qualifying teams negotiate their drafted treaties in a simulated international negotiation setting. The design mirrors real-world geopolitical treaty negotiations , encouraging participants to integrate environmental governance, humanitarian protections, cyber stability, and global security norms into a single coherent treaty. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team consists of 2 members (any academic background al...

  Event Name 7th GNLU Annual Legal Services Forum – 3rd GNLU Mediation Competition 2026 FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition follows a hybrid structure with Preliminary Rounds I & II conducted online and all Advanced Rounds (Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals) conducted offline at the GNLU Gandhinagar campus . All teams participate in both preliminary rounds, where Client–Counsel pairs and Mediators compete independently based on individual scoring . The top 8 Client–Counsel pairs and top 8 Mediators qualify for the Quarter-Finals. The knockout rounds offline determine the highest-scoring pairs and mediators, who then advance to the Semi-Finals and ultimately to the Final Round. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA All students currently pursuing a 3-year LL.B. or 5-year Integrated LL.B. degree are eligible to participate. Each recognised university may send only one team , and cross-university teams are not allowed . The competition will be conducted exclusi...

  Event Name S.K. Misra Memorial International Mediation and Negotiation Competition 7.0 (2026) Hosted by Lloyd Law College , conducted entirely online via Zoom . FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition is conducted completely online and consists of six rounds : two Preliminary Rounds, followed by the Octa-Finals, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the Final Round. All teams participate in both preliminary rounds, after which the top 32 teams advance to the Octa-Finals. From there, rounds follow a knockout format, progressively narrowing down to the top teams for the Finals. Each session includes structured time for mediation, caucuses, and judge feedback. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Participants must be full-time or part-time law students enrolled at the time of the competition. Students who graduated within three months prior to the competition are still eligible. Each university may register up to four teams , and all team communications must follow anonymity...

  Event Name Fox & Mandal – NALSAR Mediation Tournament 5.0 (2026) Organised by NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The tournament is a full-scale mediation competition where each team participates as a Client–Counsel pair and a Mediator . The competition begins with a Qualifier Round , judged on the basis of Strategy Papers , from which 24 teams will be selected to participate physically at NALSAR. The on-campus rounds include three Preliminary Rounds , followed by two Advanced Rounds —the Semi-Final and Final . Each preliminary session is 60 minutes , and each advanced round lasts 90 minutes , ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of strategy, communication, and mediation techniques. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Participation is open only to students pursuing their Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) . Cross-institutional teams are allowed Multiple teams from the same university may register TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team ...

  Event Name 7th National Med-Arb Competition (NMAC) 2026 Organised by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC), Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition follows a Med-Arb hybrid model where participants begin each round in mediation as Client–Counsel pairs and then transition into arbitration, with the Mediator assuming the role of Arbitrator. The Preliminary Rounds will be held online to ensure accessibility, after which the Top 16 teams from 32 participating institutions will progress to the offline Advanced Rounds at the TNNLU campus. Advanced stages include a Qualifier Round, Semi-Finals, and Finals , conducted in a fully immersive setting. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The competition is open to full-time undergraduate law students from accredited universities. While cross-institutional registration is permitted for forming teams, the Client and Counsel must be from the same institution...

  Event Name 8th NUJS International Mediation Competition (IMC) Organised by ADRSOC, The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition begins with two online Preliminary Rounds on 31st January 2026 , where teams showcase negotiation strategy and teamwork in simulated mediation settings. The Top 16 Negotiators & Top 16 Mediators will advance to the Octa-Finals, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Final Rounds , which will take place offline at NUJS Kolkata on 28th February – 1st March 2026 . The offline segment will feature complex commercial disputes designed to test adaptability, cultural understanding, and professional conduct in mediation advocacy. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The competition is open to full-time undergraduate law students from accredited universities. While cross-institutional registration is permitted for forming teams, the Client and Counsel must be from the same institution t...

  Event Name CNLU National Mediation Competition 2026 📍 Organised by the Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR) , Chanakya National Law University, Patna 🗓️ Dates: 10th, 11th & 25th January 2026 💻  Mode:  Hybrid FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The Fourth Edition of the CNLU National Mediation Competition will be conducted in a hybrid format , beginning with the Inaugural Ceremony on 10th January 2026 , followed by the Preliminary and Quarter-Final Rounds online on 11th January 2026 . The top-performing teams will then qualify for the Semi-Final and Final Rounds , which will take place offline at the CNLU campus in Patna on 25th January 2026 . The competition aims to immerse students in practical mediation advocacy, replicating real-world dispute resolution scenarios evaluated by experts. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to bona fide law students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programmes at BCI-recognized universities/institu...

Event Name 4th Edition of the Virtual International Client Counselling Competition (VICCC) 2026 📍 Organised by MediateGuru 🗓️ Dates: February 6–8, 2026 💻 Mode: Online FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The 4th Edition of the Virtual International Client Counselling Competition 2026 will be held online from 6th to 8th February 2026 , comprising four stages — Preliminary, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals. Each round will simulate a realistic client-counsel interaction, assessing participants on communication, professionalism, legal reasoning, and problem-solving skills. In the Preliminary Round, all teams will participate once, with teammates performing separately as Client and Counsel in different virtual rooms. Advancement to subsequent rounds will be based on individual performance scores, ensuring fairness and encouraging excellence in both roles. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: To be eligible to participate, students must be enrolled as full-time or part-time law...