STAC 2026: 11th National Trial Advocacy Competition at CHRIST School of Law
The Advanced Criminal Law Studies Committee, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), is organising the 11th edition of the National Trial Advocacy Competition, STAC, from 5th to 7th March 2026. The School of Law Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC) is designed to promote advanced understanding and practical engagement with criminal law. The event provides a rigorous academic and competitive platform for law students across the country to develop advocacy skills, procedural proficiency, and analytical depth in the field of criminal litigation.
SCC Online and Manupatra are proud collaborators for STAC, serving as the Media Partner and Knowledge Partner respectively. Their association significantly strengthens the academic and professional framework of the competition by ensuring wide outreach, authoritative legal research support, and enhanced learning opportunities for participants.
Over the years, STAC has established itself as a respected forum that encourages participants to critically engage with contemporary criminal law issues while applying substantive and procedural principles to complex factual scenarios. The structure of the competition is carefully curated to assess participants on multiple dimensions, including legal reasoning, courtroom advocacy, and strategic application of law.
STAC 2026 will feature structured rounds aimed at testing both theoretical knowledge and practical aptitude, ensuring a holistic evaluation of participants. The event will be judged by esteemed members of the judiciary, legal practitioners, and academicians, whose insights and expertise significantly enhance the learning experience.
Through STAC 2026, the Advanced Criminal Law Studies Committee continues its commitment to fostering excellence in criminal law education and nurturing the next generation of skilled, ethical, and socially conscious legal professionals.
The 10th edition of the competition (NTAC) was honoured by the presence of distinguished legal luminaries, including Mr. Kuloor Arvind Kamath (Additional Solicitor General of India), Mr. Udaya Holla (Former Advocate General of Karnataka and Founder of Holla and Holla Associates), and Mr. Sandesh Chouta (Former Additional Advocate General of Karnataka and Founder of Chouta Associates). Their exceptional standing at the Bar, extensive courtroom experience, and invaluable contributions to criminal law and trial advocacy greatly enriched the competition, inspiring participants and reinforcing the spirit of excellence, advocacy, and justice that the event seeks to promote.
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