Fox & Mandal – NALSAR Mediation Tournament 5.0 (2026)

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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 shall consist of three members:

  • One Client

  • One Counsel

  • One Mediator

These roles remain fixed throughout the tournament, and all three participants take part in the mediation sessions.

IMPORTANT DATE:

  • 10 December 2025 – Registrations Open

  • 25 December 2025 – Strategy Paper Round Problem Release & Registration Close

  • 7 January 2026 – Submission of Strategy Paper

  • 12 January 2026 – Result Declaration (Qualifier Round)

  • 6 February 2026 – Registration, Training Session & Panel Discussion

  • 7 February 2026 – Preliminary Rounds & Social Night

  • 8 February 2026 – Semi-Finals, Finals & Valedictory Ceremony

    • 🏨 Accommodation for qualified teams is provided at Honeyberg Resort, and food + social night access is included in the fee

Registration Fees

  • Qualifier Round: ₹3,500 per team

  • Mediation Rounds (for 24 qualifying teams): ₹10,500 per team

  • Total Registration Fee: ₹14,000 per team

    Registration fees include accommodation, food, and entry to the social night.

Awards

General Awards

  • Best Negotiating Pair

  • Best Mediator

  • Runners-Up Negotiating Pair

  • Runners-Up Mediator

  • Second Runners-Up Negotiating Pair

  • Second Runners-Up Mediator

Special Awards (Strategy & Prelims)

  • Best Negotiation Strategy

  • Best Mediation Strategy

  • Best Teamwork

  • Best Mediation Plan

  • Runner-Up Mediation Plan

🏆 Incentives include cash prizes and internship opportunities.

Brochure & Rulebook
LINK

Students interested in applying must submit a Mediation Plan to the ADR Committee, UPES, at soladr@ddn.upes.ac.in, by 21st December, based on which the competition allotment will be made.

Proposition for the Mediation Plan
Link

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested Students before filling out Participation form Must apply by filling ADR APPLICATION FORM latest by  21st December 2025.  In case of any query, contact team ADR at soladr@ddn.upes.ac.in, but kindly do not upload wrong information; the application shall be rejected outright, if any discrepancy is found.

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