1st VARAA Vyno Legal Moot Court Competition, 2024[Virtual]: Register By 5 Dec 2024

About the Competition

The 1st Varaa VynoLegal Moot Court Competition is a virtual event designed to provide a platform for law students to showcase their research, analysis, and advocacy skills. Taking place from December 13 to 15, 2024, the competition focuses on complex legal issues, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Through engaging in rounds of advocacy judged by experienced legal professionals, participants will gain valuable courtroom insights and feedback, honing their ability to argue, deliberate, and present evidence effectively.

Eligibility

• Who Can Participate: Law students currently enrolled in any 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated law program from a BCI-recognized college, institution, or university across India.

• Team Composition: Teams may consist of either:

  • Two members (both designated as speakers, with one also serving as the researcher) or

  • Three members (two speakers and one researcher).

• Limitations: Each institution can send up to three teams.

• Note: A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the institution is not required for participation. Once registered, team members cannot be substituted without the organizers’ approval.

Registration Process

• Opening Date: Registration begins on November 5, 2024.

• Deadline: The last date for registration is December 5, 2024.

• Steps to Register: Teams must complete the registration form available here. Registration is confirmed only after successful payment of the registration fee and submission of the filled form with all necessary details. Within a week of registration, teams will receive an official approval email containing their unique team code, which they must use for all competition-related communication.

Payment Details

• Regular Registration Fee: ₹2000 (Two Thousand INR)

• Early Bird Registration Fee: ₹1500 (One Thousand Five Hundred INR)

• Payment Options:

  • Bank Transfer:

    • Account Holder Name: Nandhini / Vyno Legal

    • Bank Name: HDFC Bank

    • Account Number: 50100547533657

    • IFSC Code: HDFC0004405

  • UPI Payment: UPI ID: vynolegal@ibl

  • Note: After payment, participants must upload a screenshot of the transaction and enter the UTR/reference number in the registration form. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Important Dates

• Clarifications on Moot Proposition: Teams can request clarifications via email by December 5, 2024.

• Memorial Submission Deadline: December 10, 2024 (Teams must submit separate memorials for the Petitioner and Respondent).

• Inaugural Ceremony: December 13, 2024

• Researcher’s Test & Preliminary Rounds: December 13, 2024

• Quarter-Finals: December 14, 2024

• Semi-Finals & Finals: December 15, 2024

• Valedictory & Prize Distribution Ceremony: December 15, 2024

Rounds and Format

• Preliminary Round: Teams will argue once from their assigned side. The round allows a total of 20 minutes per team, including rebuttal and sur-rebuttal.

• Quarter-Finals: Top 8 teams advance, with each match lasting 30 minutes. Rebuttals and sur-rebuttals are included, and time extensions may be granted by judges.

• Semi-Finals: Top 4 teams advance, each arguing for 40 minutes. Teams are allowed a maximum of 2 extra minutes per judge’s discretion.

• Finals: The last two teams argue for 50 minutes, with a potential 5-minute extension. Each round will take place on Google Meet.

Dress Code

• Male Participants: White shirt, black trousers, black tie, black coat, and black shoes.

• Female Participants: White salwar-kurta or white shirt with black trousers, along with a black coat and black shoes.

Awards

• Winning Team: ₹5000 cash prize, Trophy, and Certificate

• Runner-Up Team: ₹4000 cash prize, Trophy, and Certificate

• Best Memorial: ₹2000 cash prize, Trophy, and Certificate

• Best Speaker: ₹2000 cash prize, Trophy, and Certificate

• Best Researcher: ₹2000 cash prize, Trophy, and Certificate

• Participation Certificates: Provided to all participants.

Contact:

• General Queries & Clarifications: vynolegal@gmail.com

• Organizing Committee Contacts:

  • +91 7042354525

  • +91 8123034023

  • +91 8448118649

  • +91 6303579713

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