MMCS International Maritime Arbitration Competition 2026 (MIMAC 2026)

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Event Name

MMCS International Maritime Arbitration Competition 2026 (MIMAC 2026)


FORMAT:

The competition will be structured as:

The competition will be conducted in two major phases: written submissions and oral rounds. In the first phase, teams are required to prepare written memorials for both the Claimant and Respondent addressing the maritime dispute problem released by the organizers. Based on these submissions, teams will advance to the oral rounds, where they present arguments before a panel of arbitrators. The oral stage includes general rounds followed by knockout rounds such as Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the Final Round, allowing participants to demonstrate their advocacy, arbitration strategy, and legal reasoning skills in international maritime disputes


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The competition is open to law students from universities across the world who are interested in maritime law and international arbitration. Each participating institution may register a maximum of two teams to take part in the competition. 


TEAM COMPOSITION:

Each team generally consists of multiple members responsible for drafting written submissions and presenting oral arguments before the arbitral tribunal during the oral rounds of the competition. Participants collaborate to represent either the Claimant or the Respondent in the arbitration proceedings.

Important Dates 

    • 23 February 2026 – Registration Opens

    • 10 April 2026 – Release of Moot Problem

    • 31 May 2026 – Team Registration Deadline

    • 6 June 2026 – Registration Fee Deadline

    • 20 June 2026 – Deadline for Submission of Memorials

    • 15 July 2026 – Opening Ceremony

    • 16–19 July 2026 – General Oral Rounds (Online)

    • 23 July 2026 – Quarter Finals (Online)

    • 25 July 2026 – Semi-Finals (Online)

    • 5 September 2026 – Final Round & Awards Ceremony in Maldives


Awards

  • Winning Team – Cash Prize (USD 1,000) and certificates

  • Runner-Up Team – Certificates

  • Best Individual Oralist – Certificate

  • Best Written Memorial (Claimant) – Certificate

  • Best Written Memorial (Respondent) – Certificate

  • Participation Certificates for all participants 

Brochure

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested Students before filling out Participation form Must apply by filling ADR APPLICATION FORM latest by 15 May 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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