First National Med-Arb Competition in collaboration with PSL Advocates and Solicitors by Alternative Dispute Resolution Cell (SLS, Nagpur)

The competition is conducted to make the student fraternity accustomed to resolving disputes efficiently and to understand the benefits of the ADR mechanisms.

SLS, Nagpur

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Cell of Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur is holding the first edition of its flagship event, the National Med-Arb Competition slated to be organised from 18 to 19 March 2023 in SLS Nagpur.

About Alternative Dispute Resolution Cell

ADRC is a specialised society working towards the inculcation of practical and research skills primarily in the field of ADR. It aims to bridge the gap between the student and industry leaders and other such bodies for successful practical learning and collaboration which takes a core segment of law school learning.

About Med-Arb Competition

The Mediation-Arbitration (Med-Arb) Competition is conducted to make the student fraternity accustomed to resolving disputes efficiently and to understand the benefits of the ADR mechanisms. In fulfilment of such goals, SLS Nagpur through its cell – ADRC is inviting law students from all across the nation to participate in the first National Med-Arb Competition to be conducted from 18 March 2023 to 19 March 2023.

Med-Arb is a distinct hybrid format of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism which aims at developing the future members of the legal fraternity with efficient methods of resolving disputes in the legal arena.

The underlying reason for organizing the Med-Arb Competition is deep-rooted in the fact that the structure is developed to promote excellency in mediation skills and arbitration advocacy by providing law students with the knowledge of mediation-arbitration education and training. The competition promises to serve as a premier stage to recognize and portray the practical skills of participants from various law schools across the country. The competition further aims at becoming an internationally recognized competition in the coming years.

TIMELINE

Commencement of Provisional Registration: 31 January, 2023

Release of rules and regulations: 31 January, 2023

Deadline for provisional registration: 7 February, 2023

Closing of final registration: 15 February, 2023

Release of general information: Third-week of February, 2023

Deadline for submission of written submissions (soft copy): 10 March, 2023

Opening ceremony: 18 March, 2023

Valedictory ceremony: 19 March, 2023

CONTACT

Email: medarb@slsnagpur.edu.in

STUDENT CONVENORS