About IILM University, Gurugram
IILM University, Gurugram, is a prestigious private institution known for its focus on academic excellence, innovation, and holistic education. It has a rich legacy of over 30 years in education, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in diverse fields.
IILM University’s vision is to provide a global perspective through distinctive curriculum and co-curricular programs while fostering enriching learning experiences and advancing knowledge through international academic partnerships. IILM strives to cultivate responsible and responsive leaders by imparting knowledge, skills, and ethical values, promoting social, economic, and environmental development at local, national, and global levels. With sustainability at the core of its actions, IILM is dedicated to nurturing innovative, entrepreneurial, and responsible business leaders.
About IILM Law School, Gurugram:
IILM has a legacy of excellence in responsible management education since 1993, and in 2018, it ventured into the field of law, offering five-year undergraduate programmes in B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), as well as a one-year postgraduate LL.M. program at IILM University, Gurugram. IILM Law School stands out for its exceptional range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
IILM Law School is a pathway not just to the legal profession but also for many leadership roles in society. The overall goal of the programmes is to educate, train and develop our students, thereby fostering an in-depth understanding of the laws and the legal profession. It imparts practical training to enhance students’ personal and professional ability to adapt and grow with the changes in the legal environment and to excel in their chosen fields.
About Client Counselling Committee
Established in 2024, the Client Counselling Committee is committed to advancing the legal proficiency of emerging professionals by providing them with fundamental skills for effective client engagement. This committee seeks to cultivate a profound comprehension of the ethical, analytical, and interpersonal dimensions of legal practice, thereby equipping students for practical legal situations. Through the Client Counselling Competitions, the committee provides a platform for students to engage in simulated lawyer-client interactions, thereby augmenting their advocacy, negotiation, and advisory competencies. This committee intends to help students develop a thorough awareness of the ethical, analytical, and interpersonal components of legal practice, preparing them for real-world legal situations.
About the Competition
Client counselling competition plays a crucial role in shaping the practical skills of law students and aspiring legal professionals. This competition aims to simulate real-world client-attorney interactions, testing participants’ ability to navigate legal complexities with empathy, ethical reasoning, and professional competence. One of the primary benefits of client counselling competitions is that they bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and practical application. Participants learn how to assess clients’ needs, explain legal rights and obligations in simple terms, and explore possible course of action. This experience is invaluable in building confidence and refining interpersonal skills, which are critical for a successful legal career.
It invites teams from esteemed law institutions across the country to be part of this intellectually stimulating event and showcase their legal expertise.
- Exciting Cash Prizes & Certificates
- Renowned Legal Experts as Judges
- Networking & Learning Opportunities
Mode of Competition
Hybrid
The propositions for the 1st IILM Client Counselling Competition 2025 are based on:
- Cyber Law
- Public Health and Human Rights
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional law
- Corporate Law
- IPR
- Torts & Consumer Protection Act
- Family Law
- Contract Law and Arbitration
Format of the Competition
There shall be three rounds of this competition.
- Preliminary Round (Online -17th March 2025): All duly registered teams will participate in a competitive round against each other.
- Semi-Final (Offline- 28th March 2025): The 6 highest-scoring teams from the preliminary round will advance subsequently to the semi-final stage of the competition.
- Final Round (Offline- 29th March 2025): The Top 2 teams from the semifinal round shall compete against each other, and the winner and the runners-up shall be declared.
Team Composition and Eligibility
- Each team shall consist of 2 participants only.
- Participation is open to students enrolled in any year of a 3-year or 5-year LLB program.
Structure of the Competition
- The competition adheres to a Point Qualification System. Advancement from the preliminary round to the Semi-Final Round, and ultimately to the Final Round.
- Internships will be granted to the Winners, Runners-up, Semi-finalists, and Best counsel.
Process of Competition
- The competition simulates a consultation in which two participants (Counsel 1 and 2) deal with a client.
- The subject matter or area of the client counselling problem will be disclosed 24 hours in advance of the competition.
- The client’s identity and specific details will only be revealed to participants during the competition itself.
- A panel of judges will evaluate the participants based on specific criteria, including their demonstrated ability to comprehend client needs, their questioning techniques, and their planning and analytical skills relevant to the practice of law. During the post-consultation and critique stage, judges can ask the participants questions for further clarification.
- Team members are free to decide the work distribution, but both participants must consult with the client as a team.
Code of Conduct of Participants
The participants are expected to follow
- The official language of the competition shall be English.
- The Dress code shall strictly be limited to Indian/ Western formal attire throughout the Competition.
- Adherence to the prescribed time limits in each round is mandatory. No extensions will be granted without explicit authorisation from the presiding judge. If a participant exceeds the allotted time, the coordinator will issue a formal warning.
- The decision of the judges and the organizers shall be final and binding on all. Any violation of the code of conduct will invite disqualification.
Any instance of misconduct, be it behavioural or of any other nature, is strictly prohibited. Any team found to be engaging in such misconduct will be subject to immediate disqualification
- Disclosure of identity to other participants or judges during the competition. The participants should strictly use the Team Codes provided.
- Any attempt by participant(s) to obtain the client counselling topic before notification.
- Any attempt by participant(s) to speak about controversial matters such as religion, caste, race, gender, foul language, or anti-national rhetoric before or during the competition.
- Any discussion with client(s) before competition.
- Cheating or using unfair means.
- Intimidation in any form.
Registration
- Team Composition: One team shall comprise of two participants only (Counsel 1 and Counsel 2).
- In order to ensure wider participation, not more than one team from any particular institution shall be permitted to participate in the competition.
- A total of 30 teams will be selected for the competition on a first-come, first-served basis. However, the number of teams can be extended if the Organizing Committee finds it suitable to do so and the cap will then be removed.
- Students of three-year and five-year law degree courses in any year from any University/Law School/College/Department are eligible to apply for registration of their team.
- The registration fee for each team shall be INR 1200/- for each team. After this, the teams shall receive a confirmation email ensuring their participation.
- Teams advancing to the offline rounds will be required to remit an additional fee of
- INR 1,500/- to secure accommodation (including food and stay), should it be required.
- The registration fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Once a team registers by completing the formalities given, a Code (hereinafter “Team Code”) shall be assigned to the team. The team code shall be provided to the registered team before 3-4 days from the date of competition.
- The Organizing Committee has the exclusive right to decide in case of any dispute related to the registration. The decision of the organizing committee in such a case shall be final.
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Important Dates
- Registration Opens (Google Form): February 18, 2025
- Last date of Registration: March 14, 2025
- Inauguration and Preliminary Round (Online): March 17, 2025
- Semi-finals (Offline): March 28, 2025
- Finals & Valedictory (Offline): March 29, 2025
Awards and Certificates
- First Prize: Certificate of Merit +Trophy + Cash Prize of Rs. 12,000 + Internship
- Semi-Finalist: Certificate of Merit + Internship
- Best Student Counsel on the basis of Prelim rounds: Certificate of Merit + Cash Prize of Rs.3000 + Internship
- E-certificates & other exciting courses will be provided to all the active participants.
Contact Info
- Aastha Thakur, Assistant Professor, IILM Law School IILM University, Gurugram – aastha.thakur@iilm.edu
- Prachi Mangla, prachi.mangla.ug21@iilm.edu
- Sneha Joon, sneha.joon.ug21@iilm.edu
- Email: client.counselling.iilm@gmail.com
The brochure is here.
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