Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), OP Jindal Global University (JGU), has announced the launch of a residential summer programme for students of Grades 9–12, IMAANDAAR Summer Programme in Pre-Law Mooting & Advocacy.
To be held from June 14 -20, the programme introduces high school students to the interdisciplinary foundations of legal education through a rigorous, experiential, and intellectually enriching learning environment.
The 7-day programme will be hosted at IMAANDAAR (International Mooting Academy for Advocacy, Negotiation, Dispute Adjudication, Arbitration & Resolution), home to one of the world’s largest academic moot court facilities, located within the campus of JGU.
Speaking on the launch of the programme, Founding Vice-Chancellor and Dean JGU, JGLS Prof (Dr) C Raj Kumar stated,
“Legal education today requires intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, ethical awareness, persuasive communication, and the ability to engage meaningfully. The IMAANDAAR Summer Programme has been envisioned as an early gateway into these foundational competencies, enabling young learners to understand democratic engagement, public leadership, and social transformation. This programme seeks to inspire students to become thoughtful, articulate, and globally conscious future leaders.”
While summer programmes in STEM, entrepreneurship, and leadership are increasingly common globally, structured pre-law education opportunities for school students remain extremely limited in India.
Conceived as a pioneering pre-law education initiative in India, JGLS's IMAANDAAR summer programme is designed and delivered by distinguished faculty members, legal scholars, advocacy trainers, and practitioners.
The curriculum not only includes traditional mooting and courtroom simulations, but also equips students with analytical, communicative, and problem-solving skills .
Executive Dean, JGLS Prof (Dr) Dipika Jain stated
“I believe this program is a truly transformative and enriching opportunity for young minds. It fosters confidence, and nurtures the ability to think independently. Such early exposure to structured reasoning and advocacy equips students with skills that extend far beyond the study of law. Regardless of the career path they ultimately choose, this experience will help them communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and contribute meaningfully to society.”
The IMAANDAAR summer programme has been carefully curated for participants to receive foundational training in:
Advocacy and public speaking
Critical thinking and legal reasoning
Moot court techniques and courtroom etiquette
Negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution
Legal ethics and professional responsibility
Research, argumentation, and case analysis
One of the defining highlights of the programme will be the Grand Moot Court, where participants will engage in simulated moot court proceedings before expert panels.
Students will receive exposure to courtroom advocacy, legal argumentation, and structured dispute resolution while benefitting from detailed feedback and mentorship from faculty members and trained facilitators.
1 Week of learning: Lifetime into the law
Executive Dean, Institutional Outreach & Senior Director of Law Admissions, Prof Anand Prakash Mishra said
"IMAANDAAR Summer Programme will help create a generation of law aspirants who are excited and passionate to build a legal career. Every school student who's aspiring to join a law school after their class 12 must consider this one week of learning at JGLS. This might commence their journey into a lifetime of law and legal profession."
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