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The Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), Thiruvananthapuram, in association with the Moot Court Society (MCS) and IQAC KLA, warmly invites law students across India to participate in the 7th Edition of the Kerala Law Academy National ADR Competition, 2026. Designed to foster practical mastery in Alternative Dispute Resolution, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and international arbitration, this flagship event provides a realistic platform for law students to simulate complex commercial dispute resolution mechanisms.

About the Institution

Established in 1966, Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA) stands as one of India's premier legal education institutions, affiliated with the University of Kerala and approved by the Bar Council of India. Over nearly six decades, KLA has built a legacy of academic rigor, pioneering research through CALSAR, and publishing the Academy Law Review, one of India's oldest peer-reviewed journals.

About the Competition & Propositions

The competition challenges teams across three distinct legal problems representing different ADR mechanisms:

  1. Preliminary Round — Conciliation (Virtual):
    • Problem Focus: Commercial distribution dispute between Astera Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and LifeCare Medical Distributors Pvt. Ltd. concerning direct digital procurement, breach of exclusivity, and supply suspension.
    • Time Allotted: 30 minutes per session.
  2. Semi-Final Round — Mediation (Virtual):
    • Problem Focus: Service contract and reputational damage dispute between Aarav Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. and Epicure Events LLP involving out-of-scope services, payment withholding, and social media claims.
    • Time Allotted: 40 minutes per session.
  3. Final Round — International Arbitration (Offline):
    • Problem Focus: USD 420 Million EPC cross-border offshore wind turbine project dispute between OceanWind Energy India Ltd. and NordTech Marine Solutions A/S (Denmark), seated in Singapore, involving force majeure, export controls, and USD 45 Million liquidated damages.
    • Time Allotted: 40 minutes per session.

Eligibility & Team Composition

  • Eligibility: Open to students pursuing 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated LL.B. courses at BCI-recognized law colleges/universities in India. Postgraduate and correspondence course students are not eligible.
  • Multiple Entries: Permitted with official approval from the institution.
  • Team Structure: Each team must consist of 3 Members:
    • 2 Party Members (Claimant/Complainant & Respondent)
    • 1 Rapporteur

Competition Structure & Mode

  • Format: Hybrid Mode
    • Prelims & Semi-Finals: Virtual via Zoom (18–19 September 2026).
    • Grand Finals: Offline at V. R. Krishna Iyer Hall, KLA Campus, Thiruvananthapuram (9 October 2026).
  • Settlement Deed: Teams must prepare and submit a Settlement Deed (Max 20 pages) in Word and PDF formats by 9 September 2026.
  • Evaluation: Total 100 Marks per participant (20 Marks for Settlement Deed + 80 Marks for Oral Presentation).

Awards & Recognitions

  • Best Team: Cash Prize of ₹20,000
  • Second Best Team: Certificate of Honour
  • Best Rapporteur: Certificate of Honour
  • Participation: E-Certificates awarded to all participants.

Key Dates

  • Provisional Registration Deadline: 20 August 2026 (Thursday)
  • Final Registration Deadline: 31 August 2026 (Monday)
  • Allotment of Team Code: 2 September 2026 (Wednesday)
  • Submission of Settlement Deed: 9 September 2026 (Wednesday)
  • Inaugural Session: 17 September 2026 (Thursday)
  • Preliminary Rounds (Virtual): 18 September 2026 (Friday)
  • Semi-Final Rounds (Virtual): 19 September 2026 (Saturday)
  • Final Round & Valedictory Session (Offline): 9 October 2026 (Friday)

Registration Details

Contact Information

Chief General Coordinator (MCS):

  • Dr. Malavika J. S. – +91 8281682549

MCS Training Coordinator:

  • Dr. Nair Swathy Balasaraswathi

Faculty Convenors:

  • Mrs. Priya M. K. – +91 9633311359
  • Mrs. Radhika R. P. – +91 9656830914
  • Mr. Sachin B. – +91 9446668991
  • Mrs. Gayathri S. B. – +91 8078905748
  • Mrs. Akhila C. M. – +91 8592814727
  • Ms. Alka S. I. – +91 7736195320

General Student Convenors & Coordinators:

  • Mathew George K – +91 7012269631
  • Vaishnavi Nagaraj – +91 8589066688
  • M. Prejith – +91 8301814140

Student Convenors:

  • Akhila K – +91 9074235089
  • Kalyani R Nair – +91 9188122291
  • Sreekrishnan R. S. – +91 7907339700
  • Fihan C. S. – +91 9645800123
  • Aravind Shaji – +91 8281418174


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