About Department of Law, University of Calcutta
Founded in 1909, the Department of Law, University of Calcutta, is one of the oldest and most prestigious legal institutions in India. With a legacy spanning over a century, it has produced distinguished legal minds who have significantly contributed to the judiciary, academia, and policymaking.
About the Competition Format
The competition aspires to establish a premier mooting platform in the national circuit, from Kolkata. This year’s theme is centred around Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, focusing on the “setting aside of a non-arbitration award in a commercial arbitration arising out of an energy dispute.” The issue presents a critical area of legal discourse and remains relatively underexplored in moot courts.
The competition aspires to offer participants a unique platform that blends courtroom advocacy with the principles of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), promising a challenging and intellectually enriching mooting experience.
Competition Format
The competition will be conducted in two phases: Virtual Rounds and In-Person Rounds.
Virtual Rounds (17th and 18th May 2025)
- Preliminary Rounds: All registered teams will compete in the virtual preliminary rounds.
- Quarter-Finals: The top 8 teams from the preliminary rounds will advance to the virtual quarterfinals.
In-Person Rounds (at the University of Calcutta) (4th June 2025)
- Semi-Finals: The top 4 teams from the virtual rounds will compete in person.
- Finals: The top 2 teams will compete for the championship.
Registration Details
The registration process consists of two phases, with corresponding fee payments:
- Phase 1: Initial registration fee – ₹2100 per team (payable at the time of registration).
- Phase 2: Only for teams qualifying for the In-Person Rounds (Semi-Finals & Finals) and seeking accomodation– an additional fee of ₹3000.
Timeline
- Registrations Open: 2nd April, 2025
- Release of Proposition & Rulebook: 7th April, 2025
- Clarification Request Deadline: 18th April, 2024
- Final Clarifications Release: 25th April, 2024
- Registration Deadline: 9th May, 2025
- Submission of Memorials: 13th May, 2024
Awards & Prizes
The competition offers the following cash prizes to recognize outstanding performances:
- Winning Team: ₹51,000
- First Runners-Up: ₹27,000
- Second Runners-Up: ₹15,000
- Best Speaker: ₹10,000
- Best Memorial: ₹10,000
Submission Procedure
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The brochure is here.
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