INTER UNIVERSITY CLIENT COUNSELLING COMPETITION 2025
Organized by:
Pro Bono Club in collaboration with Client Counselling Committee and Legal Aid Committee
Event Details:
- Preliminary Round (Online): 27th February 2025
- Semi-Final & Final (Offline at K.R. Mangalam University): 19th March 2025
Venue & Contact Information:
Address: KR Mangalam University, Sohna – Gurgaon Rd, Sohna, Sohna Rural, Gurugram, Haryana 122103
Email: [email protected]
1. About the Competition
Client counselling is a crucial skill for law students. Lawyers provide legal advice to clients, helping them understand their rights and legal situations. This competition will include problems based on civil and criminal laws.
2. About K.R. Mangalam University
K.R. Mangalam University is a private university in Haryana, empowered to award degrees under Section 21 of the UGC Act, 1956.
3. Vision
To become an internationally recognized institution through excellence in education, research, and innovation, preparing responsible and socially aware professionals.
4. Mission
- Foster employability and entrepreneurship through advanced curriculum and pedagogy.
- Promote lifelong learning through research and innovation.
- Collaborate with global institutions for knowledge exchange.
- Develop leadership skills with a focus on ethics and sustainability.
5. School of Legal Studies
Offers BCI-approved five-year integrated law programs (BBA LL.B. (H), BA LL.B. (H), B.Com LL.B.), a three-year LL.B. (H), and a one-year LL.M. program.
6. Client Counselling Committee
Organizes lectures, workshops, and competitions to help law students develop professional skills and client counselling techniques.
7. Pro Bono Club
Provides free legal aid, collaborates with Nyaya Bandhu panel of High Courts, and helps law students engage in public interest litigation.
8. Legal Aid Committee
Works under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to offer free legal aid and promote legal awareness among underprivileged communities.
EVENT DETAILS: INTER-UNIVERSITY CLIENT COUNSELLING COMPETITION, 2025
Eligibility:
Open to full-time law students (3-year or 5-year law programs).
Team Composition:
- Each team must have two participants (Counsel 1 & Counsel 2).
- Only one team per institution is allowed.
Registration & Important Dates:
- Early Bird Registration (Till 10th Feb): ₹1200 per team
- Regular Registration (After 10th Feb): ₹1500 per team
- Last Date for Registration: 20th February 2025
Rules & Regulations:
- Official language: English.
- Dress code:
- Male: White shirt, black pants, black coat, black shoes.
- Female: White shirt, black trousers, black coat, black shoes.
- Advocates’ gowns, bands, and robes are prohibited.
- No accommodation or travel allowance provided.
- Judges’ decisions are final.
Grounds for Disqualification:
- Revealing identity to judges or other participants.
- Attempting to influence judges.
- Engaging in misconduct or offensive speech.
Competition Format:
Preliminary Round (Online – 27th February 2025)
- 20 minutes for consultation, 10 minutes for post-consultation.
- Qualification:
- If Quarter-Finals are not held: Top 4 teams proceed to Semi-Finals.
- If Quarter-Finals are held: Top 8 teams proceed to Quarter-Finals.
Quarter-Final Round (Conditional, Online – 27th February 2025)
- Only conducted if participants exceed 16 teams.
- 25 minutes for consultation, 10 minutes for post-consultation.
- Top 4 teams qualify for Semi-Finals.
Semi-Final Round (Offline – 19th March 2025)
- 30 minutes for consultation, 10 minutes for post-consultation.
- Top 2 teams qualify for the Final Round.
Final Round (Offline – 19th March 2025)
- 40 minutes for consultation, 10 minutes for post-consultation.
Participants exceeding the time limit will be muted by the room coordinator.
Themes of the Competition:
- Contract Law
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
Client problems will be shared 72 hours before the competition. Separate problems will be provided for the semi-final and final rounds.
Timeline
- Early Bird Registration Deadline: 10th February 2025
- Final Registration Deadline: 20th February 2025
- Preliminary Round (Online): 27th February 2025
- Semi-Final & Final Rounds (Offline): 19th March 2025
Judging Criteria (Total 100 Marks)
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Establishing a professional relationship | 10 |
| Obtaining information | 10 |
| Understanding client goals | 10 |
| Factual analysis | 10 |
| Legal analysis and advice | 10 |
| Developing reasoned solutions | 10 |
| Helping clients make informed decisions | 10 |
| Concluding the interview effectively | 10 |
| Teamwork | 10 |
| Post-interview reflection | 10 |
Awards & Certificates
🏆 Best Team: Trophy, Certificate & Cash Prize of ₹5000
🏆 Best Advocate: Trophy, Certificate & Cash Prize of ₹3000
📜 All Participants: Certificate of Participation
Steering Committee
Chief Patron:
- Prof. Dinesh Singh, Chancellor, K.R. Mangalam University
Patrons:
- Prof. (Dr.) Mehraj Uddin Mir, Motilal Nehru Chair, K.R. Mangalam University
- Prof. (Dr.) Raghuvir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, K.R. Mangalam University
Organizing Committee
Program Chair:
- Prof. (Dr.) Kaveri Sharma, Dean, School of Legal Studies
Faculty Convenors:
- Dr. Shobhna Jeet
- Dr. Megha Garg
- Ms. Amrita Singh
- Mr. Anurag Sharma
- Mr. Thomas Monterio
Student Coordinators:
- Ganga Singh, 8595610312
- Chitra Agarwalla, 6001575802
- Ishita Saumya, 9523111411
- Ankit Mahalla, 9602027531
- Ritika Roushan, 9508368834
- Milind Shah, 9810109609
For Queries:
📩 Email: [email protected]
📞 Muskan Tyagi, 8800365038
For More Details Click HERE