Shri I.M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition by GLS University, Gujarat [Offline; Jan 17-19; Cash Prizes worth 5L+]: Register by Nov 25!

About the Organiser

Gujarat Law Society (GLS), established in 1927, is one of Gujarat’s largest and most prestigious educational institutions, with over 33 institutions and 24,000 students across two campuses in Ahmedabad. Known for its rich history, the society has produced distinguished alumni in law, business, and public service.

Faculty of Law

In 2015, GLS launched its Faculty of Law, offering B.A.LL.B., B.B.A.LL.B.(H), LL.B.(H), and LL.M. programs, and has since gained recognition for excellence in legal education, including a spot in the Forbes Legal Power List 2020.

Faculty of Law (FOL), a constituent department of GLS University, is a premier destination for students interested in establishing a virtuous career in Law and aiming to become torch bearers of Justice. The faculty of Law has emerged as the most preferred destination for legal education. The college has the advantage of senior and well-experienced faculty members in the field of Law.

The senior practising advocates also contribute to teaching and providing experiential learning to law aspirants. The teaching pedagogy includes classroom discussions, case studies, interactive presentations, guest lectures, expert sessions, seminars, conferences, and case law methods coupled with intensive practical training through moot courts.

About the Moot Court Competition

This competition aims to provide a challenging yet fun courtroom experience to law aspirants to help them develop their analytical, critical reasoning, and advocacy skills without the need for legal knowledge or any legal training. An interactive event will allow participants to learn about the legal system and what it is like to be a lawyer. The participants will analyse the factual matrix of the situation provided and argue on the same. This year’s problem involves a complex constitutional law problem.

Registration Details

The participating institutions must have to register by filling the Google form before November 25, 2024 by 11.59 pm. Final registration, with a fee of Rs. 3500/- per team (or Rs. 5000/- with accommodation), must be completed along with a signed form from the institution head.

The payment of registration fees will be through NEFT and the details are:

Bank – HDFC BANK, NEAR MITHAKHAKISIX ROAD,
NAVRANGPURA, AHMEDABAD
A/C NO. 57500000018593
IFSC CODE: HDFC0000006
MICE: 380240002

Important Dates

Release of Moot Problem for Shri I.M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition: – 11th October, 2024.
Last date for Registration of the Institution via e-mail and Google form Link: 25th November, 2024.
Last date for sending Clarifications: 24th December, 2024.
Last Date for Submission of Memorials (soft copy Word and PDF format) (By uploading memorials on Google Form): 5th January, 2025.
Last Date for Submission of hard copy of the Memorials (7 copies from each side): 17th January, 2025.
Orientation of the Event and Researcher’s Test: 17th January, 2025.
Inauguration Preliminary Round, Quarterfinal Round and Semi-final Round: 18th January, 2025.
Final Round and Valedictory Ceremony: 19th January, 2025.

Awards

Total Cash Prize of Rs. 5 Lakhs and 46 Thousand, divided as follows:

Trophy to the Winning Team and a cash prize of Rs. 2,25,000/-
Trophy to the First Runners Up Team and a cash prize of Rs.1,50,000/-
Trophy to the Best memorial Appellant with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-
Trophy to the Best memorial Respondent with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-
Trophy to the Best Researcher with a cash prize of Rs. 21,000/-
Trophy to the Best Student Advocate from Appellant side with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-
Trophy to the Best Student Advocate from Respondent Side with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-
Certificates will be issued to all the participants