2nd National Level Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026

About the Organizer

The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh is a premier institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovation, research, and professional development. Its Faculty of Law offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. (Law) programmes.

The Faculty emphasizes practical legal training, advocacy skills, internships, legal aid activities, research, seminars, workshops, and professional development. It has been ranked 1st among the Top Law Schools of Himachal Pradesh and 33rd among the Top Law Schools of India in the GHRDC Law School Rankings 2026.

About the Competition

The 2nd National Level Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026 is organised by the Moot Court Committee, Faculty of Law, The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh.

The Competition aims to provide law students with practical exposure to trial court proceedings while developing skills in:

Trial advocacy
Examination-in-chief
Cross-examination
Raising objections
Appreciation of evidence
Case strategy
Courtroom etiquette

The Competition will be conducted in a hybrid mode. The Preliminary Round and Octa-Final Round will be held online, whereas the Quarter-Final Round, Semi-Final Round, Final Round, and Valedictory Ceremony will be conducted physically at The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh.

Theme

Corporate Crime, Digital Evidence and Trial Advocacy in the Age of Technology

The proposition addresses contemporary criminal litigation involving:

Corporate disputes
Digital infrastructure
Electronic evidence
Forensic examination
Criminal conspiracy
Digital logs
CCTV blackout
Smart-room access
Forensic toxicology
Admissibility of electronic evidence

Eligibility

The Competition is open to students enrolled in:

Three-Year LL.B. Programme at any recognised law institution.
Five-Year Integrated LL.B. Programme at any recognised law institution.

The participating institution must be recognised by the Bar Council of India or any other competent authority.

Only one team per institution is permitted.

Team Composition

Each team shall consist of three members:

Counsels: 2
Witness: 1

Total Team Members: 3

Registration Fee

Online Preliminary & Octa-Final Rounds: ₹3,000 per team
Offline Advanced Rounds (Without Accommodation): ₹2,000 per team
Offline Advanced Rounds (With Accommodation): ₹4,000 per team

Note: The registration fee is non-refundable.

Prize Details

Winner: ₹31,000
Runner-Up: ₹21,000
Best Speaker: ₹3,000
Best Witness: ₹3,000
Best Written Submission: ₹3,000

Certificates

All participating teams shall receive Certificates of Participation.
Participants in the online rounds will receive e-certificates.
Participants in the offline rounds will receive physical certificates.

Important Dates

Commencement of Registration - 16 July 2026

Last Date for Registration- 15 September 2026

Last Date for Seeking Clarifications- 18 September 2026

Release of Clarifications - 21 September 2026

Last Date for Submission of Soft Copy of Written Submissions- 25 September 2026

Online Preliminary Round- 30 September 2026

Online Octa-Final Round- 1 October 2026

Offline Inaugural Ceremony- 17 October 2026

Offline Quarter-Final Round- 17 October 2026

Offline Semi-Final Round- 17 October 2026

Final Round- 18 October 2026

Valedictory Ceremony- 18 October 2026

Official Language

The official language of the Competition shall be English.

The following shall be conducted exclusively in English:

Written submissions
Oral submissions
Witness examinations
Official communications

Mode & Venue

Venue: The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh

Preliminary Round - Online

Octa-Final Round- Online

Quarter-Final Round - Offline

Semi-Final Round - Offline

Final Round - Offline

Valedictory Ceremony - Offline

Registration Process

Interested teams must register through the official registration form circulated by the organisers.

Registrations through email or any other mode shall not be accepted unless expressly permitted by the organisers.

Payment Details

Account Name: The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh
Account Number: 50200027099633
Bank: HDFC Bank
Branch: Baddi
IFSC Code: HDFC0000650

Documents Required

The following documents must be uploaded during registration:

Payment receipt/screenshot confirming successful payment of the registration fee.
Student Identity Cards of all team members.
Letter of Authorisation from the institution (where required).

Incomplete registration forms, incorrect details, missing documents, or failure to pay the registration fee shall result in rejection of the registration.

Brochure

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B1Ok3jZRzi8OPm1wgMvQomAkVXHdbpU3/view?usp=sharing

Contact Information

Moot Court Committee
Faculty of Law
The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh

Email: mcc.fol@iuhimachal.edu.in

Faculty Convenor - Dr. Legha Mamta Ranjitsingh - +91 8877740006

Faculty Co-Convenor - Mr. Vishav Kishore - +91 7018249354

Student Convenor - Parimeeta Rai - +91 9518022307

Student Co-Convenor - Kashish - +91 6284414885