About Xavier Society of Law & Justice (XSLAJ)
The Xavier Society of Law and Justice (XSLAJ), established in 2020 under the aegis of Xavier Law School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, has consistently strived to promote excellence in legal education, advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution. Since its inception, the Society has successfully organised eight Intra-University competitions and five prestigious National-level competitions, in collaboration with several esteemed law firms. Building upon this strong legacy, we are pleased to announce the 4th Xavier Mediation Competition 2026 – XMC’26, with the objective of further elevating this tradition of excellence.
About The 4th Xavier Mediation Competition 2026 (XMC’26)
The Xavier Society of Law and Justice (XSLAJ), a student-run society of Xavier Law School at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, is set to organise the 4th Xavier Mediation Competition, 2026 (XMC’26) from 26th to 28th March 2026 at the university campus in Kolkata. The competition is being conducted in association with Fox & Mandal and Khaitan & Co. as the Title Partners, along with R. L. Dutt & Co., Guha & Co., and VV Law Chambers (VVLC) as the Associate Title Partners. The competition is being convened by Dr. Siddhant Chandra as the Convenor, with Dr. Subhajit Chakraborty serving as the Co-Convenor. The Student Convenor for XMC’26 is Mr. Debdeep Giri, assisted by Ms. Emun Aman as the Joint Student Convenor.
The vision behind organising XMC’26 is to promote the significance of Alternative Dispute Resolution as an efficient, collaborative, and forward-looking mechanism for resolving disputes. The competition aims to equip participants with essential practical skills such as negotiation, communication, and problem-solving, thereby contributing to their holistic professional development. The three-day event will comprise four competitive rounds, namely the Preliminary Rounds, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and the Final.
Eligibility
Students pursuing three-year or five-year LL.B. programmes from any law school, college, university, or institution recognised by the Bar Council of India are eligible to participate. LL.M. students are also eligible. Students from any year or semester may form teams to participate. Cross-semester, cross-institution as well as independent teams are permitted.
Composition of Teams
Each team shall consist of three members: one Client, one Counsel, and one Mediator. The Client and Counsel together shall form the Negotiating Pair, whereas the Mediator shall perform in an individual capacity.
The roles of the participants shall not be interchangeable once the registration of the team has been confirmed.
Mode and Duration
The 4th Xavier Mediation Competition 2026 (XMC’26) will be organised in offline mode at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata from 26th to 28th March 2026.
Registration Fee
The Team Registration Fee is INR 5,400 for domestic teams. For international teams from SAARC nations, the fee is USD 70, while teams from non-SAARC countries are required to pay USD 110.
Prizes and Rewards
Prize Pool: ₹3,00,000+
- Best Negotiating Pair – ₹1,50,000 along with the XMC-Champions Cup
- Best Mediator – ₹75,000, along with the XMC-Magis Cup
- Runner-Up Negotiating Pair – ₹50,000
- Runner-Up Mediator – ₹25,000
- Best Counsel – The XMC-Legatus Cup
All winners will also receive Medals and Certificates of Merit for their performance.
Internship Opportunities
Winners will receive Paid Internship Opportunities, including opportunities with Fox & Mandal, Khaitan & Co., R. L. Dutt & Co., Guha & Co., VV Law Chambers (VVLC), SettleWiseNow, The Amikus Qriae, Dexon Global, LawFoyer, and other esteemed legal professionals, along with several other academic as well as professional benefits.
Important Dates
- Release of Mediation Problem: 25 February 2026
- Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: 18 March 2026
- Release of Clarifications: 22 March 2026
- Last Date for Team Registration: 21 March 2026
- Competition Dates: 26th, 27th and 28th March 2026
Brochure & Important Documents
Registration Link
SXUK Website
Instagram Handle
Contact Us:
For any queries or clarifications regarding the competition, please feel free to reach out to us at:
Email: xmc26.xslaj@gmail.com
Event Representatives:
- Ms. Aditi Roy Chowdhury – +91 79806 64946
- Mr. Haris Daniyel – +91 86974 68555
- Ms. Vanshika Pareek – +91 90382 99898
