The Moot Court Committee, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur has announced the 2nd edition of the India Juris - DNLU National Moot Court Competition 2026, scheduled to be held from November 20 to 22, 2026.
About the Event
The 2nd India Juris–DNLU National Moot Court Competition 2026 is a national-level moot court competition that brings together law students from across India. It provides participants with a realistic courtroom experience, enabling them to develop legal research, advocacy, drafting, argumentation, and communication skills.
Participants represent both sides of a legal dispute, prepare detailed memorials and oral submissions, and argue before a distinguished panel of legal practitioners, academics, and experts. The competition also promotes teamwork, professional networking, time management, and intellectual exchange, contributing to the development of competent and socially responsible future legal professionals.
Eligibility
Open to students pursuing a 5-year integrated LL.B. or a 3-year LL.B. programme in India.
Each institution may send a maximum of two teams.
Team composition:
a. 3-member team: Two speakers + One researcher
b. 2-member team: Both participants must be speakers
Important Dates
Provisional Registration: September 11, 2026
Release of Moot Proposition: To be notified
Last Date of Registration & Payment for Round-I: October 12, 2026
Last Date of Seeking Clarifications: October 12, 2026
Submission of Memorial (Soft Copy): October 30, 2026
Memorial Qualification Result: November 5, 2026
Round-II Registration & Payment Deadline: November 7, 2026
Exchange of Memorials & Researcher’s Test: November 20, 2026
Preliminary & Semi-Finals: November 21, 2026
Final Round & Valedictory Ceremony: November 22, 2026
Prizes (Total Prize Pool: ₹1,10,000)
Winners: ₹35,000
Runners-Up: ₹25,000
Best Memorial (Petitioner): ₹15,000
Best Memorial (Respondent): ₹15,000
Best Speaker: ₹10,000
Best Researcher: ₹10,000
Registration Fee
Round-I (Memorial Qualification Round): ₹1000 per team
Round-II (Oral Rounds): ₹5000 per team (with & without accommodation)
Registration Process
Provisional Registration: Institutions must reserve their slot via their Moot Court Society by emailing mcc@mpdnlu.ac.in.
Round-I Registration: Upon confirmation, teams must complete the Google Form and pay ₹1000 before 12 October 2026.
Post-Qualification (Round II): The top 20 teams who qualify must complete registration and payment before 07 November 2026.
Contact Information
Email: mcc@mpdnlu.ac.in
Address: Dharmashastra National Law University, BRBRAITT Campus, Ridge Road, South Civil Lines, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh - 482001
Student Contacts:
Ms. Khushi Dwivedi : +91 88785 73067 / +91 88157 77824
Please find the attached brochure for more information.
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