1st Online Consumer Law Moot Court Competition 2026
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
📌About the Event
The 1st Online Consumer Law Moot Court Competition 2026, organised by the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP) at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, is a national-level competition designed to enhance law students’ legal research, drafting, and oral advocacy skills. The competition focuses on contemporary issues in consumer protection law and provides participants with an opportunity to demonstrate their legal knowledge through written memorials and virtual courtroom arguments. The winning teams will receive cash prizes and certificates of excellence.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of Conduct: Online
- Competition Level: National
- Participation Type: Team-based
- Team Size: 2 members per team
- Focus Area: Consumer Protection Law and Legal Advocacy
- Total Cash Prize Pool: ₹35,000
- Registration Deadline: 22 October 2026 (today, as per the revised official announcement)
- Registration Process: Online registration with fee payment, registration form and institutional authorisation.
📅 Important Dates
- Memorial Submission Deadline: 8 November 2026
- Late Memorial Submission Window: 9–11 November 2026 (with penalties)
- Octa-Finals and Semi-Finals: 14–15 November 2026
- Final Round: 21 November 2026
- Results and Prize Distribution: 24 December 2026, New Delhi
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- Open to students currently enrolled in a B.A. LL.B. or LL.B. programme.
- Each team must consist of exactly two members.
- Both team members must belong to the same college or university.
- Only one team per college or university is permitted.
- Participating teams must submit an authorisation letter from their institution.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Winning Team: ₹20,000 cash prize and Certificate of Excellence.
- Runner-Up Team: ₹15,000 cash prize and Certificate of Excellence.
- Participation Certificates: Participating teams and speakers may receive certificates of participation or achievement, as applicable.
- Recognition: Winners will be honoured at the National Consumer Rights Day event on 24 December 2026 in New Delhi.
- Travel Arrangements: Winning and runner-up teams must arrange their own travel to New Delhi for the prize distribution ceremony.