NHRC-DNLU National Moot Court Competition (Register by 18 Dec)

Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur is organizing its first NHRC-DNLU National Moot Court Competition in association with the National Human Rights Commission from February 10 - 12, 2023.

The first edition of the DNLU National Moot Court Competition, 2022, in association with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) shall be conducted in offline mode.

Extending the objective of dissemination of Human Rights awareness, and in light of current global issues, the moot proposition for the Competition will revolve around Technology Law and Humanitarian Law along with other related laws. To promote the aspect of legal training for ensuring a wholesome legal education, it shall be expected from the participants to explore different dimensions of law and not restrict themselves only to the theme of the Competition.

How to Register?

All interested may show their interest by registering for the pre-invite for the competition by filling in the google form.

To confirm their Round I registration, teams must fill out the registration form and make an initial payment of the fees as mentioned.

The teams that qualify for the memorial round, thereby advancing to the oral rounds shall be required to make a final payment of the fees as mentioned.

The Moot Problem of the Competition can be accessed from the link given below: click here.

Format of the Competition

The Competition will be conducted offline and the venue for the same would be Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur.

This edition’s problem will revolve around contemporary and developing aspects of Technology Law, Human Rights Law and other integrated aspects of the law.

The Competition will have the following rounds: Round I, i.e. Memorial Qualifier Round and Round II, i.e. Oral Rounds, consisting of Preliminary Rounds (Two), Quarter Finals, Semi-finals, and the Finals.

No more than one team will be allowed to represent any Law School, College, or Institution. Please note that a total of 20 teams from different institutions will be participating in the Oral Rounds.

Eligibility

The Competition shall be open to students who are:

• Pursuing an integrated 5-year LL.B. programme in India; or

• Pursuing a 3-year LL.B. programme in India.

• An institution shall be entitled to send only one team to the Competition

Important Dates (Tentative)

Commencement of Provisional Registration - November 30, 2022

Release of Brochure, Rulebook, Proposition and Commencement of Registrations for Round-I - November 30, 2022

Last date for Registrations and Payment for Round-I - December 18, 2022

Last date to seek Clarifications - December 18, 2022

Release of Clarifications - December 25, 2022

Deadline for Memorial Submission(soft copy) - January 20, 2023

Declaration of Results for Round-I (Memorial Qualifier Round) - January 26, 2023

Commencement of Registration for Round- II (Oral Rounds) - January 26, 2023

Last date of registration and payment for Round – II (Oral Rounds) - January 29, 2023

Submission Of Memorial (Hard Copy) - February 3, 2023

Exchange of Memorials and Researcher’s Test - February 10, 2023

The preliminary round and Semi-Final round - February 11, 2023

Finals and Valedictory Ceremony - February 12, 2023

Awards and Rewards

Team Awards

• Winners: Cash Prize of ₹40,000 + Certificate of Excellence

• Runner Up: Cash Prize of ₹30,000 +Certificate of Excellence

• Best Memorial (Applicant): Cash Prize of ₹15,000 + Certificate of Excellence

• Best Memorial (Respondent): Cash Prize of ₹15,000 + Certificate of Excellence

Individual Awards

• Best Orator (Male): Cash Prize of ₹10,000 + Certificate of Excellence

• Best Orator (Female): Cash Prize of ₹10,000 + Certificate of Excellence

• Best Researcher: Cash Prize of ₹10000 + Certificate of Excellence

Contact Details

In case of any queries or clarifications regarding the competition feel free to mail your queries at mcc@mpdnlu.ac.in.

Ms Ishita Mudgal at +91 9479130140.

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