Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, School of Law, UPES.

EVENT NAME: 3rd Samanvay International Mediation Competition, 2025 FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : he competition will follow a hybrid format, with initial rounds held online and advanced rounds at the HPNLU Shimla campus (weather permitting). It will feature six stages: two Preliminary Rounds, an Octa-Final, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, and Final. Top teams will progress through each stage, with the event centred on resolving realistic, multi-dimensional disputes through creative and practical solutions. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Participation is open to all students pursuing a three-year or five-year law course from any recognised school, college, or university. All team members must be from the same institution ; cross-institutional teams are not permitted. Each institution can register a maximum of three teams , and provisional registration must be officially done by the institution. TEAM COMPOSITION: Each team will comprise three members, designated as Mediator , Client...

  EVENT NAME: 2nd International Client Counselling Competition 2025 (Hybrid Mode) FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The competition will feature four progressive rounds: the Preliminary Round will be held online on 25th August 2025, with 30 teams divided into two groups, each team allotted 20 minutes for Client Consultation and 5 minutes for Post-Consultation; the Quarter-Final Round , scheduled online for 26th August 2025, will see the top 8 teams (4 from each group) engage in 30 minutes of Client Consultation followed by 10 minutes of Post-Consultation; the Semi-Final Round , also online on 26th August 2025, will feature the top 4 teams with the same time allocation as the Quarter-Finals; and the Final Round , conducted offline at Manipal University Jaipur on 4th September 2025, will have the top 2 teams compete in 40 minutes of Client Consultation and 10 minutes of Post-Consultation, with case problems for each round being provided at least three hours prior to co...

  EVENT NAME: National Mediation Competition 2025 (NMC 2025) FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The Preliminary Rounds (I & II) will require each team to participate twice— once as the Requesting Party and once as the Responding Party . Evaluations during these rounds will be conducted separately for the Mediator and the Negotiating Pair (Client-Counsel) to ensure an objective assessment of individual roles. Following the preliminaries, the top 8 Mediators and the top 8 Negotiating Pairs , based on their cumulative scores , will advance to the Quarter-Finals . From there, the top 4 Mediators and top 4 Negotiating Pairs will qualify for the Semi-Finals , and ultimately, the top 2 Mediators and top 2 Negotiating Pairs will proceed to the Final Round . Each round of the competition will be based on a specific theme to test participants' versatility and depth of understanding: Contractual Laws in the Preliminary Rounds, Matrimonial Laws in the Quarter-Finals, Pro...

  EVENT NAME: International Negotiation and Mediation Competition – 3rd Edition (2025) FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : The International Negotiation and Mediation Competition (INMC) 2025 will follow a hybrid structure with the Preliminary Rounds conducted online and the Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, and Final Rounds held offline . The competition is divided into two segments namely Mediation and Negotiation . In the Mediation segment , each team comprises a Mediator, Client, and Counsel whereas in the Negotiation segment , each team consists of a Client and Counsel . Teams will progress through multiple elimination rounds beginning with virtual sessions and culminating in the offline final rounds hosted in Mumbai . ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Participation is open to bonafide law students currently pursuing a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. program during the academic year 2024–2025. The applicant's institution must be recognized by the Bar Council of India if located in In...

  EVENT NAME: The ADR Advocacy Competition (TAAC) – 2025 FORMAT: The competition will be structured as : TAAC 2025 comprises a total of seven competitive rounds held between August 3, 2025, and October 31, 2025 , followed by two concluding stages: Advanced Rounds and the Final Rounds . The competitive rounds include: Deal Negotiation & Agreement Drafting , Client Counselling , Mediation & Negotiation , Notice & Response for Arbitration , Appointment & Challenge , Arbitral Award Writing , and Enforcement & Challenge . ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Students who wish to apply must be enrolled in a recognized law program, either as full-time or part-time students, during the academic year 2025–2026 at the time of registration. This includes both undergraduate and postgraduate law students from any recognized university. Students who are expected to graduate in 2025 are also eligible, provided they are still officially recognized as students by their university at the time...

 The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee is now inviting applications for the positions of Heads and Sub-Heads of the Sub-Committees for the academic year 2025–26 . As the committee continues to grow, our sub-committees form the core of our operations  managing everything from research to hospitality. We are now looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and proactive individuals to lead and support the following verticals: Sub-Committees Open for Applications: Research Editorial Documentation Media & Design Scoring Infrastructure Hospitality Public Relations & Outreach Guidelines for Applicants Once selected in the Core Committee,  no applicant will be allowed to hold a position in any other committee  for the tenure 2025–26. The  selection process will be based on interviews . Heads : Open to students currently in their 3rd year (Batch of 2026) Sub-Heads : Open to students currently in their 2nd year (Batch of 20...

  The Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC) is now accepting Core Committee Applications for the tenure 2025–26 ! This is your opportunity to take the lead, contribute meaningfully, and become a part of one of the most dynamic student committees on campus. Core Positions For Current 3rd-Year Students (4th Year Core 2025–26): Student Convener Student Secretary Student Treasurer For Current 2nd-Year Students (3rd Year Core 2025–26): Student Co-Convener Student Joint-Secretary Student Joint-Treasurer   Guidelines for Applicants Once selected in the Core Committee, no applicant will be allowed to hold a position in any other committee for the tenure 2025–26. The selection process will be based on interviews .     Eligibility Criteria To apply, the applicant must fulfill all of the following: Must have been a member of any committee for at least one year . Must have participated in at l...

  EVENT NAME: MMCS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ARBITRATION COMPETITION (MIMAC) 2025 FORMAT: The competition is structured into two key phases: Written Submissions: Teams are required to draft memorials for both the claimant and the respondent, addressing complex legal issues in maritime arbitration. Oral Rounds: Participants will present their arguments before a distinguished panel of arbitration practitioners and academics. The competition includes: General Rounds: Conducted online. Semi-Finals: Conducted online. Final Round: Conducted in-person in Malé, Maldives. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs in law, arbitration, or maritime law. Each institution may register up to two teams . Teams must consist exclusively of students from the same institution. Team members must not be admitted or licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction. IMPORTANT DATES: Registration Opens: 25th January 202...

  EVENT NAME: 8th MEDIATE WISE INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION COMPETITION (MIMC) 2025 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to students enrolled in tertiary legal studies programs. Participants must not be licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction. Each team comprises three students and an optional coach. IMPORTANT DATES: Competition Dates: 27th September – 4th October 2025 Venue: BICAM, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT :   Mediation | Mediate Wise   PRIZES & RECOGNITION: Best Student Mediation Counsel Team Best Student Mediator Best Team Award Certificates for all participants and awardees. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested students must apply through the ADR APPLICATION FORM by 28th May 2025. Interested Students before filling out Participation form  Must  apply by filling  ADR APPLICATION FORM  latest by 28th  May 2025.  In case of any query, contact team ADR at  soladr@dd...

EVENT NAME: INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION CHAMPIONSHIP – INC:3 (2025) FORMAT: There is one primary category of teams in the competition: Negotiator Teams: Each team will consist of two students — one acting as the Client and the other as Counsel . Teams will engage in negotiation sessions based on a common proposition and receive confidential information shortly before each round to simulate real-life legal negotiations. Rounds include: Preliminary Rounds Quarter-Finals Semi-Finals Final Round Each round increases in complexity and duration, with dedicated time slots for opening statements and deliberations. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to students currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate LL.B. program or its equivalent from any recognized institute in India or abroad. IMPORTANT DATES: Release of Proposition: 30th April 2025 Commencement of Registration: 30th April 2025 Last Date of Provisional Registration: 14th May 2025 Last Date to Seek Cl...

  EVENT NAME: ADR ODR INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION COMPETITION 2025 FORMAT: The competition comprises a single categor y: Negotiator Teams: Each team will consist of three members who will participate in simulated negotiation sessions. These sessions are designed to reflect real-world scenarios, emphasizing the development of practical negotiation skills, understanding of conflict resolution principles, and awareness of cross-cultural issues in negotiations. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Open to business and law students worldwide. Participants must be current students or recent graduates (graduated within the last 12 months). IMPORTANT DATES: Registration & Briefing: 13th November 2024 Competition Dates: 14th – 15th November 2024 Venue: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Academy and the Ismaili Centre, Oud Metha, Dubai, UAE. REGISTRATION FEES: Team Fee: $600 USD per team Coach Fee: $200 USD per coach (optional) Note: Fees do not include travel, ac...

EVENT NAME: IIMAC COLOMBO 2025 FORMAT: There are three categories of teams in the Competition: Negotiator Teams: the teams will engage in simulated mediation and negotiation sessions and act as counsel and client for the investor party or the State party. Mediator Teams: the teams will engage in simulated mediation and negotiation sessions and act as mediators who will facilitate the dialogue between the parties. Arbitration Teams: the teams will engage in simulated arbitral proceedings and act as counsel representing the investor party or the State party. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Students who wish to apply must be registered in their respective institution as fulltime or part-time students in the academic year of 2025/2026 at the time of  registration. This includes undergraduate and postgraduate students, provided that  they are registered in the said academic year. Students who graduate in 2025 will  be allowed to register, provided they are recognized as students by thei...

  CALL FOR CHALLENGER ROUNDS – XI NLS NMC (VIRTUAL) We are pleased to announce the Challenger Rounds for the XIth National Law School—Negotiation, Mediation, and Client Counselling Competition (NLS NMC) hosted by NLSIU, Bengaluru . These rounds are being organized to provide an opportunity to students who have not yet applied but wish to represent the university in this prestigious competition. CHALLENGER ROUNDS DETAILS Challenger Rounds will be conducted for the following formats: Negotiation Mediation (Client-Attorney & Mediator) Client Counselling The Challenger Rounds will be held on 20th April 2025 virtually . Exact room numbers and detailed schedule will be communicated shortly. In the ADR Application Form, please  clearly mention the name of the competition and the specific format  (Negotiation, Mediation, or Client Counselling) that your team wishes to appear for. Fixtures will be released at 10:30 PM on 19th April 2025. Confidential Informa...