Eligibility
- The competition is open only to students pursuing LL.B. (3-year or 5-year) or LL.M. programmes from any recognized university or institution.
- Participants shall compete in a team of 2 students.
- Only 2 teams would be allowed to participate from each college.
- Participation is subject to strict compliance with all rules of the competition.
Rules of the Competition:
- The competition shall be held offline at ILS Law College, Pune.
- Teams will receive case facts and legal issues in advance.
- Teams shall be given upto one hour for preparation before client interaction.
- Use of internet-based services or AI tools is strictly prohibited throughout the competition.
- Offline reference materials such as statutes, case laws, and legal journals may be used during preparation.
- Preparation and client interaction shall be conducted offline only.
- Teams shall have a maximum of 15 minutes to conduct the client interview and consultation.
- Client interaction shall be observed and evaluated by designated judges.
- Language permitted: English, Hindi, or Marathi.
- Maximum two teams per college are allowed to participate.
- Participation is limited to 20 teams, selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Client confidentiality must be strictly maintained beyond the competition.
- Participation implies acceptance of all rules, including the AI prohibition and adherence to legal ethics and professional conduct.
- The client counselling round may involve any one of the sub-topics given below:
- Matrimonial Dispute –
Sub-topics: Divorce, Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Domestic Violence including but not limited to these issues. - Land Dispute –
Sub-topic: Ownership and Title Disputes, Partition of Ancestral Joint Family Property, Possession and illegal Occupation of Land including but not limited to these issues.
Criteria for Marking : Total Marks 100
| Sr. No. | Criteria of marking | Marks |
| 1. | Client interviewing and listening skills | 20 |
| 2. | Legal analysis and understanding of applicable law | 20 |
| 3. | Communication and counseling skills | 15 |
| 4. | Professionalism and ethical conduct | 15 |
| 5. | Problem-solving and practical suggestions | 15 |
| 6. | Documentation and note-taking | 10 |
| 7. | Teamwork and division of responsibilities | 5 |
Student Coordinators:
- Devyani Kapse (V BA LLB) M: 93256 71667
- Atharva Jintikar (III BBA LLB) M: 91689 82240
- Krishna Kale (II BBA LLB) M: 74478 04547
- Email : [email protected]
