Senior Advocate Late Shri P.M. Shah National Client Counselling Competition, 2026

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Event Name

Senior Advocate Late Shri P.M. Shah National Client Counselling Competition, 2026
📍 Maharashtra National Law University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
📅 14th–15th March, 2026

FORMAT:

The competition will be structured as:

The competition simulates a real law-office client consultation where a team of two counsels interacts with a dummy client. Participants receive a brief written memorandum identifying the client’s problem prior to the interview. The counselling topic is released 24 hours before the round, while the client is provided on the spot. Teams must elicit facts, understand client goals, analyze legal issues, and suggest solutions. Each round includes a consultation period followed by a post-consultation period, during which judges may question the teams. The competition has four rounds: Preliminary, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, and Final, with increasing time limits at each stage.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The competition is open to students enrolled in:

  • 3-year LL.B. programme (any year), and

  • 5-year LL.B. programme (any year),
    from any recognised University, Law School, College, or Department.


TEAM COMPOSITION:

Each team shall consist of two participants only, designated as:

  • Counsel 1

  • Counsel 2

The cap on the number of teams from each institution will be decided by the Organising Committee. A maximum of 40 teams will be selected on a first-come-first-serve basis, subject to extension at the Committee’s discretion.

IMPORTANT DATE:

  • 15th February 2026 – Last Date for Registration

  • 14th March 2026 – Inauguration, Preliminary & Quarter-Final Rounds

  • 15th March 2026 – Semi-Final, Final & Valedictory Ceremony

Registration Fees

  • ₹7,000 per team
    (Includes accommodation and food)

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable

  • Proof of payment must be submitted along with the registration form

Awards

  • Winner: Trophy + ₹30,000

  • 1st Runner-Up: Trophy + ₹20,000

  • Best Counsel: Trophy + ₹10,000

  • All participants receive Certificates of Participation

  • Winner and Best Counsel get 1-year complimentary EBC Learning subscription worth ₹14,500 each

Brochure & Rulebook
LINK

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested Students before filling out Participation form Must apply by filling ADR APPLICATION FORM latest by 10th February 2026.  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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