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Shri I.M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition by GLS University, Gujrat [Offline; Jan 20-22, 2023] (Cash Prizes worth 5L+): Register by Nov 1

Faculty of Law, GLS University is organising Shri I.M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition from January 20 to 22, 2022, and is accepting registrations for the same.

About the Organiser

GLS University 

GLS University has been established with the objective of providing an ideal and creative learning environment and continuing the tradition of excellence in the education of the sponsoring body of the University, viz., Gujarat Law Society (GLS) Gujarat Law Society, established in the year 1927, is one of the largest and oldest educational institutions in the State of Gujarat.

GLS currently has more than 25,000 students pursuing their graduate, post-graduate and doctoral level studies at various levels within the university and its constituent colleges/institutions.

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law (FOL), a constituent department of GLS University, is a premier destination for students interested in establishing a virtuous career in Law and aiming to become torch bearers of Justice.

The faculty of Law has emerged as the most preferred destination for legal education. The college has the advantage of senior and well-experienced faculty members in the field of Law. The senior practising advocates also contribute to teaching and providing experiential learning to law aspirants.

The teaching pedagogy includes classroom discussions, case studies, interactive presentations, guest lectures, expert sessions, seminars, conferences, and case law methods coupled with intensive practical training through moot courts.

About the Moot Court Competition

This competition aims to provide a challenging yet fun courtroom experience to law aspirants to help them develop their analytical, critical reasoning, and advocacy skills without the need for legal knowledge or any legal training.

An interactive event will allow participants to learn about the legal system and what it is like to be a lawyer. The participants will analyze the factual matrix of the situation provided and argue on the same.

Registration Details

In order to confirm participation, teams of every Institution should register themselves with the Registration forms duly signed by the heads of the institution along with the fees of Rs.2500/-per team.

Any team requiring accommodation will have to pay registration fees of Rs. 5000/-. Any form received after the last day of registration will not be allowed.

The payment of registration fees will be through NEFT and the details are:

  • Bank: HDFC Bank, NR MITHAKHAKISIX ROAD, NAVRANGPURA, AHMEDABAD
  • Account Number: 57500000018593
  • IFSC Code: HDFC0000006
  • MICE: 380240002

Important Dates

  • Release of Moot Problem for Shri I.M. Nanavati Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2022-23: October 3, 2022
  • Last date for Provisional Registration Via email mootcourt@glsuniversity.ac.in: November 1, 2022
  • Last date for Registration of the Institution via e-mail and Google form Link: November 5, 2022
  • Last date for sending Clarifications:  November 15, 2022
  • Last Date for Submission of Memorials (soft copy Word and PDF format) (By uploading memorials on Google Form): January 10, 2023
  • Last Date for Submission of hard copy of the Memorials (2 copies from each side): January 16, 2023
  • Orientation of the Event Researcher’s Test: January 20, 2023
  • Inauguration Preliminary Round Quarterfinal Round Semi-final Round: January 21, 2023
  • Final Round Valedictory Ceremony: January 22, 2023

 Awards

Total Cash Prize of Rs. 5 Lacs and 46 Thousand divided as follows:

  • Winning Team: Cash Prize of 2,25,000 along with Trophy and E-Certificate 
  • Trophy and E-Certificate to the First Runners Up Team: Cash Prize of 1,50,000 along with Trophy and E-Certificate 
  • Trophy and E-Certificate to Best Advocate (Petitioner & Respondent): Cash Prize of 50,000 along with Trophy and E-Certificate 
  • Trophy and E-Certificate to Best Memorial (Petitioner & Respondent): Cash Prize of 25,000 along with Trophy and E-Certificate 
  • Trophy and E-Certificate to Best Researcher: Cash Prize of 21,000 along with Trophy and E-Certificate

Important Links

Contact Information

In case of any queries and clarifications, feel free to write at  mootcourt@glsuniversity.ac.in

Click here to register for the moot court competition