Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur is organizing its DNLU National Moot Court Competition, 2024, from November 15-17, 2024.
About Organisers
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (M.P.) was established in the year 2018, by Madhya Pradesh Dharmashastra National Law University Act 24 of 2018, with the object of advancing the cause of legal education and achieving excellence at imparting value-based legal education to undergraduate as well as postgraduate students. The University aims to emerge as a unique institution for imparting legal education which is socially relevant and professionally competent.
About the Competition
The DNLU National Moot Court Competition is a prestigious annual event that draws law students from across the country, offering them a valuable opportunity to practice law in a competitive and intellectually stimulating environment. Designed to replicate real courtroom proceedings, the competition enables participants to hone their advocacy skills and sharpen their legal expertise while promoting a spirit of camaraderie among peers. This year’s moot court problem centers on significant and timely issues in corporate law and finance.
The esteemed DNLU National Moot Court Competition exposes law students to the practical side of the legal profession. Through simulated courtroom proceedings, participants enhance their advocacy, research, and teamwork skills while preparing and arguing complex cases. Evaluated by experienced judges, they receive valuable feedback, refining both their legal and soft skills. The competition also promotes networking and collaboration, shaping participants into ethical and skilled legal professionals poised to positively impact the legal field and society.
Eligibility
The Competition shall be open to students who are:
i. Pursuing an integrated 5-year LL.B. programme in India; or
ii. ii. Pursuing a 3-year LL.B. programme in India. An institution shall be entitled to send not more than two team to the Competition.
Mode: Offline
Location: Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh)
How to Register
All interested may show their interest by registering for the pre-invite for the competition by filling in the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuDQwSyi5Wkb6kTR9xaA-4V7YBYdw1td_64dHk-V1fHy3AXw/viewform
To confirm their Round I registration, teams must fill out the registration form and make an initial payment of the fees as mentioned.
The teams that qualify for the memorial round, thereby advancing to the oral rounds shall be required to make a final payment of the fees as mentioned.
Format of the Competition
The Competition will be conducted offline and the venue for the same would be Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (M.P.).
This edition’s problem will revolve around contemporary and developing aspects of Technology Law, Human Rights Law and other integrated aspects of the law.
The Competition will have the following rounds: Round I, i.e. Memorial Qualifier Round and Round II, i.e. Oral Rounds, consisting of Preliminary Rounds (Two), Semi-finals, and the Finals.
No more than one team will be allowed to represent any Law School, College, or Institution. Please note that a total of 20 teams from different institutions will be participating in the Oral Rounds
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Commencement of Provisional Registration | 04.10.2024 |
| Release of Moot Problem and Rulebook | 04.10.2024 |
| Last Date for Round-I Registration and Payment | 18.10.2024 (Extended from 15.10.2024) |
| Last date for Seeking Clarifications | 20.10.2024 |
| Release of Clarifications | 23.10.2024 |
| Submission of Memorial (Soft Copy) | 28.10.2024 |
| Result of Memorial Qualification Round | 02.11.2024
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| Start of Round-II Registration and Payment | 02.11.2024 |
| Last Date for Round-II Registration | 05.11.2024 |
| Submission & Exchange of Memorials | 15.11.2024 |
| Researcher’s Test | 15.11.2024 |
| Preliminary Rounds and Semi-Final Round | 16.11.2024 |
| Final Round and Valedictory Ceremony | 17.11.2024 |
Fee Details:
i. All teams registering for the competition shall be charged with an initial fee of INR 1000/- ( We would organize an online research session for the moot teams to help them enhance their research skills using Manupatra).
ii. The teams shortlisted after the memorial selection round are further required to pay INR 5000/- (inclusive of accomodation and food) to complete the final registration.
*As part of our support, we will offer one Manupatra Academy course free of cost for the winners.
Awards and Reward
Team Awards:
Winners: Cash Prize of Rs.30,000 + Certificate of Excellence
Runner Up: Cash Prize of Rs.20,000 + Certificate of Excellence
Best Memorial (Applicant): Cash Prize of Rs.10,000 + Certificate of Excellence
Best Memorial (Respondent): Cash Prize of Rs.10,000 + Certificate of Excellence
Individual Awards:
Best Orator (Male): Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000 + Certificate of Excellence
Best Orator (Female): Cash Prize of Rs.10,000 + Certificate of Excellence
Best Researcher: Cash Prize of Rs.10000 + Certificate of Excellence
Deadline to Register: 18th October, 2024 (Extended date from 15th October, 2024)
Contact Information
For any queries, please contact the Moot Court Committee at [email protected] or reach out to: Mr. Ashish Kumar Patel: +91 9691182858, Ms. Vedanshi Gangrade: +91 998113208
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