KIIT Legal Services Clinic Invites Registrations For 1st KIIT Inter-University Client Counselling Competition 2026

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1 Sept 2026 4:39 PM IST

  • KIIT Legal Services Clinic Invites Registrations For 1st KIIT Inter-University Client Counselling Competition 2026
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    The KIIT Legal Services Clinic (KLSC), KIIT School of Law, KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar, has announced the first edition of KIIT Inter-University Client Counselling Competition, 2026 (KIUCCC, 2026).

    The inaugural KIUCCC aims to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and professional practice through simulated client-counsel interactions. It seeks to develop essential skills including active listening, effective communication, legal analysis, ethical decision-making and problem-solving in budding lawyers.

    The Problem Statements will be based on the following areas:
    Law of Contracts; Sale of Goods Act, 1930; Constitutional Law; Criminal Laws; Consumer Protection Act, 2019; Family Laws; Law of Torts; Insurance Law; Dowry Prohibition Law; Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; and Information Technology Act, 2000.

    Mode: Hybrid

    Dates: 19th September 2026 (Online Rounds) & 27th September 2026 (Offline Rounds)

    Eligibility:
    Students of 5-Year Integrated LL.B. programmes and 3-Year LL.B. programmes (all Years) enrolled in BCI-recognised Law Schools or Faculties of Law.

    Composition and Slots:

    l 2 members (acting as Counsels) per team; the Client will be provided by the OC.

    l A maximum of 2 teams are allowed to participate from one institution.

    l A maximum of 32 slots will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Registration Fee:

    l ₹2,000/- per team for online rounds.

    l Additional ₹2,500/- for teams qualifying for offline rounds.

    Deadline: Registration closes on 15th September 2026.

    Prizes:

    l Winner: ₹25,000 + Trophy + Certificates

    l Runner-Up: ₹15,000 + Trophy + Certificates

    l Best Counsel: ₹10,000 + Trophy + Certificate

    l Best Client: ₹10,000 + Trophy + Certificate

    We invite law students across the country to participate in the 1st KIUCCC, 2026 and experience the art of client counselling through a platform built around the motto “Law Begins With Listening.”

    Registration Link

    To know more, click on the Brochure and Rule Book.

    For any queries contact us at:
    Email id: legalaidclinic@kls.ac.in
    Phone numbers: +91 63719 76641, +91 70087 86052

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