All India Client Consultation Competition 2026: Government Law College, Ernakulam To Host Inaugural Edition
Law School Correspondent
26 Oct 2026 5:09 PM IST
The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) and Moot Court Club, Government Law College, Ernakulam, are pleased to present the Inaugural Edition of the All India Client Consultation Competition 2026, to be held from 27th to 29th November 2026. The competition will provide law students from across India with an opportunity to develop practical skills in client interviewing, legal counselling, identifying legal issues, understanding client concerns, and recommending appropriate courses of action.
Government Law College, Ernakulam: 150 Years of Legal Legacy
Established in 1874, Government Law College, Ernakulam, is Kerala's oldest law college and one of India's earliest institutions of legal education. Located in Kochi, the college celebrated 150 years of historic legacy and has contributed significantly to legal education and public life. Its distinguished alumni include former Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan, Supreme Court Judge K. M. Joseph, former Kerala High Court Chief Justice K. K. Usha, former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, and legal education pioneer Prof. (Dr.) N. R. Madhava Menon. The college offers three-year and five-year LL.B., LL.M., and doctoral programmes, and is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University and recognised by the UGC and Bar Council of India.
About the Client Consultation Competition
The competition simulates real-life lawyer–client interactions. Participants will interview and counsel a client, gather relevant facts, identify legal issues, analyse the client's objectives, and explain possible courses of action. The format is designed to strengthen client communication, legal reasoning, ethical decision-making, teamwork, and professional counselling skills.
Eligibility
• The competition is open to students pursuing the Three-Year LL.B. or Five-Year Integrated LL.B. programme at law colleges, law schools, universities, and university departments of law in India recognised by the Bar Council of India.
• Students pursuing postgraduate degrees in law or law through correspondence courses are not eligible.
• Each participating institution may register a maximum of two teams.
• Each team must consist of two students enrolled in an eligible law programme at the same institution.
Registration & Fee Details
• Registration link: https://forms.gle/YeFiSFHbKwxiZA1i6
• Last date for registration: 15 November 2026, subject to availability of slots.
• Participation is limited to the first 24 teams to register successfully. Registration may close earlier if all slots are filled.
• The registration fee is ■3,000 per team. Payment instructions and the payment deadline will be communicated
to registered teams by email.
• Accommodation will not be provided. Participants may contact the Organising Committee for recommendations for nearby lodges and hotels.
Competition Structure
Each team, comprising two student counsels, will be given a client problem and will conduct a simulated consultation with an individual portraying the client. Teams will be expected to understand the client's concerns, gather facts, identify legal issues, explain possible options, and maintain professional and ethical standards. The client interview will be followed by a post-consultation session to discuss the facts, legal issues, and further legal work required.
Each session will last 35 minutes: 25 minutes for the client interview and 10 minutes for the post-consultation session. The competition will be conducted in English.
Competition Rounds
The competition will consist of the following rounds:
• Preliminary Round
• Quarter-Final Round
• Semi-Final Round
• Final Round
Areas of Law
Client problems will be based on Contract Law, Family Law, Property Law, and Law of Torts, including motor vehicle-related matters. Participants should also have a basic understanding of Constitutional Law and relevant procedural laws applicable to the issues arising in the client problem.
Awards and Prizes
• Best Team — Rs 30,000 and a trophy
• Runners-Up — Rs 15,000 and a trophy
• Second Runners-Up — Rs 5,000 and a trophy
• Best Counsel — Rs 5,000 and a trophy
• Second-Best Counsel — Rs 3,000 and a trophy
All participants will receive certificates of participation. The Best Counsel and Second-Best Counsel awards will be determined based on individual scores in the Preliminary Rounds.
Key Dates
• Commencement of registration: 22 October 2026
• Last date for registration: 15 November 2026 (subject to slots)
• Circulation of Office Memorandum: 18 November 2026
• Registration and inauguration: 27 November 2026
• Preliminary and Quarter-Final Rounds: 28 November 2026
• Semi-Final and Final Rounds; Valedictory Function and Prize Distribution: 29 November 2026
Participants are required to report to Government Law College, Ernakulam, on 27 November 2026 at 3:00 PM for registration and the inaugural function. The detailed schedule and order of proceedings will be communicated by the organisers.
Contact Information
For queries relating to registration and the competition:
Email: glce.cadr@gmail.com
Yedukrishnan PN: 9544178791
Anna Mariya Biju: 8086635149
Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Liny Jose K, Associate Professor
Joint Coordinators: Smt. Reshma HG and Mr. Aneesh R, Assistant Professors
Student Coordinators: Yedhukrishnan PN, Adheeb Rafeek, Anna Mariya Biju, Daya Mayukhi, Farsana A S, and Subhana H M.
Note: The organisers reserve the right to make necessary changes to the schedule or conduct of the competition where circumstances require. Any such changes will be communicated to participating teams.
