Moot Courts & Competitions

CNLU Launches 1st Arbitral Award Writing & Presentation Competition 2026–27
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna established under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006 (Bihar Act No. 24 of 2006), and recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The University was founded on July 15, 2006, with a clear and visionary mandate: to provide quality legal education of the highest standard, raise national legal standards to a competitive international level, and promote legal awareness within the broader...

CNLU Announces 5th National Mediation Competition 2027; Online Rounds In January, Final Rounds In February
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, is one of India's premier National Law Universities, established under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006 (Bihar Act No. 24 of 2006), and recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The University was founded on July 15, 2006, with a clear and visionary mandate: to provide quality legal education of the highest standard, raise national legal standards to a competitive international level, and...

HPNLU Shimla To Host LEXCELERATE'26: Legal Startup-Idea Pitching Contest On Access To Justice
The Legal Innovation and Incubation Cell of HPNLU Shimla is organising LEXCELERATE'26: A Legal Startup-Idea Pitching Contest, a Shark Tank-style competition where participants get an opportunity to present innovative startup ideas addressing existing problems in the legal ecosystem.The theme for this edition is “Access to Justice”, and participants are encouraged to develop solutions that make justice more accessible, affordable, understandable, and inclusive. The idea may be at any stage,...

2nd Vidhi Vaarta Construction Arbitration Law Moot Court Competition, 2026
The 2nd Vidhi Vaarta Construction Arbitration Law Moot Court Competition, 2026 is a specialised moot court competition focusing on the intersection of construction, infrastructure, and arbitration law. The Competition is designed to simulate the complexities of commercial construction arbitration and requires participants to undertake intensive legal research, analyse intricate contractual and factual matrices, formulate cogent legal propositions, and present persuasive submissions before...

LexFinis Foundation Announces 'Right to Writ – In Public Interest 2026' Competition
LexFinis Foundation, a not-for-profit legal finishing school registered with NITI Aayog (Darpan ID: DL/2026/0994787) under the Chief Patronship of Justice Kurian Joseph, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has announced the launch of “Right to Writ Competition – In Public Interest 2026,” a national writ drafting and advocacy competition for law students. The initiative is being conducted in association with the Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC)...

RGNUL To Host Surana & Surana India Rounds Of 31st Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, has announced the Surana & Surana India Rounds of 31st Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition 2026-27.The 31st Edition of the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition provides an intellectually stimulating platform for students to engage with contemporary and complex questions of international environmental law, sustainability and global environmental governance. The Competition seeks to foster a...

16th Edition Checkmate 2026; AIL National Moot Court Competition
Army Institute of Law, Mohali was established in July 1999 under the aegis of the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES). Inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on 1 December 2003, AIL has since developed a strong tradition of academic excellence and advocacy. Guided by its motto, “Aspire & Achieve,” the Institute promotes legal research and practical learning, with a strong emphasis on analytical ability, ethical values and discipline. AIL has successfully conducted 15 editions of the...
![2nd Edition KMC National Moot Court Competition 2026 By KMC College Of Law, Tirupur [Oct 8–10]: Registration And Memorial Submission Dates Extended 2nd Edition KMC National Moot Court Competition 2026 By KMC College Of Law, Tirupur [Oct 8–10]: Registration And Memorial Submission Dates Extended](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2026/09/19/500x300_701273-5667687re.webp)
2nd Edition KMC National Moot Court Competition 2026 By KMC College Of Law, Tirupur [Oct 8–10]: Registration And Memorial Submission Dates Extended
KMC College of Law, Tirupur, affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai and approved by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi, is organising the 2nd Edition 2ndKMC National Moot Court Competition 2026 from 8thto 10thOctober 2026. The competition is centred around the theme: “Fair Play and Market Dominance: Game Beyond the Pitch – Navigating the Anti-Competitive Legal Spectrum” The competition seeks to provide law students with an opportunity to engage with contemporary...

2nd Kautilya Society NLUO Essay Writing Competition 2026 By NLU Odisha: Register By Sept 13
National Law University Odisha, Cuttack was established by Act 4 of 2008 by the Odisha State Legislature keeping in mind an enunciated vision of advancement of learning, teaching, research, diffusion of knowledge in the field of law and catering to the needs of society by developing the professional skills of those intending to take up the professions of Advocacy, Judicial Services, Legal services, and so on. National Law University, Odisha is committed to providing an atmosphere in which...

2nd NUALS–CCI National Antitrust Moot Court Competition 2026 At NUALS, Kochi [Hybrid; Oct 3-4,10-11; Register By Sept 20
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), located in Kochi, Kerala, is a distinguished institution for legal education in India. Established in 2005 by the Kerala State Legislature, NUALS has gained recognition for its innovative legal education and academic excellence. The University integrates traditional legal doctrines with contemporary challenges and offers students opportunities for academic, professional, and holistic development. NUALS has a strong culture of moot court...

Padma Vibhushan N.A. Palkhivala Memorial National Research Paper Competition 2026 | MNLU Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, in association with the All India Federation of Tax Practitioners – Western Zone (AIFTP-WZ) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Bar Association, Mumbai, is pleased to announce the Padma Vibhushan N.A. Palkhivala Memorial National Research Paper Competition 2026.The Research Paper Competition is conceived as a complement to the N.A. Palkhivala Memorial National Moot Court Competition and seeks to provide students with a platform to showcase their...

CIIPR, RGNUL Announces 3rd National Intellectual Property Article Writing Competition, 2026
The Centre for Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights (CIIPR), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, in collaboration with S.S. Rana & Co., is organising the 3rd National Intellectual Property Article Writing Competition, 2026.Building on the success of its previous two editions, which received over 150 submissions each from students and young researchers across the country, the competition invites undergraduate students to engage in critical research and innovative...
