1st Moot Court Competition 2024 by Shillong Law College : Register by July 10

1st Moot Court Competition 2024 by Shillong Law College : Register by July 10

About Shillong Law College

The Shillong Law College, established in 1964, as an evening institution registered under the Societies Registration Act, No. XXI of 1860. It is also listed under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956, and recognized by the Bar Council of India. Initially affiliated with Gauhati University, the college has been affiliated with North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) since 1973 and received permanent affiliation in 2007.

The college offers a 3-year LL.B. Degree Course and a 5-year B.A.LL.B Integrated Degree Course. Many graduates hold prominent positions, including High Court Judges, Advocate General, and Additional Advocate General. Notable alumni include Shri S. N. Phukan, former Chief Justice of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and Supreme Court Judge, Justice Home Choudhury, Justice A.P. Subbah, Justice B. Lamare, Justice S.R. Sen, and Justice Nelson Sailo. Several graduates have also served as Registrar General of the High Court of Meghalaya and various judicial positions.

About the College Moot Court Competition

We are excited to announce the inauguration of our 1st Moot Court Competition! This event offers aspiring legal professionals the chance to showcase their advocacy skills, legal knowledge, and courtroom decorum in a realistic simulation of court proceedings. Participants will argue hypothetical cases before esteemed judges, enhancing their research, writing, and oral argument abilities.

The competition includes several rounds: preliminary, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals, each increasing in complexity. Teams will be judged on written submissions, oral arguments, and courtroom demeanor. This competition provides invaluable practical experience, networking opportunities, and the chance to develop essential legal skills.

Prizes

• Winner: Rs 1,01,000 + Certificate of Award + Trophy
• Runners-Up: Rs 51,000 + Certificate of Award + Trophy
• Best Speaker: Rs 16,000 + Certificate + Memento
• Best Researcher: Rs 16,000 + Certificate + Memento
• Best Memorial: Rs 16,000 + Certificate + Memento
• Certificate of Participation will be provided to all the participants

Important Dates

• Release of Moot Proposition and Rules: 24th June 2024
• Provisional Registration Deadline: 5th July 2024
• Final Registration Deadline: 10th July 2024
• Clarification Requests Deadline: 20th July 2024
• Release of Clarifications: 30th July 2024
• Memorial Soft Copy Submission Deadline: 15th August 2024
• Memorial Hard Copy Submission: 22nd August 2024
• (Please note that the teams are not required to send the hard copies of their memorials by post, rather they are to bring 6 hard copies to the venue on the day of the competition, i.e., the 22nd of August,2024.))

DATES OF EVENT:

• Prelims: 22nd August 2024
• Quarter-finals & Semi-finals: 23rd August 2024
• Researcher’s Test: 23rd August 2024
• Finals: 24th August 2024

Registration Procedure

• The last date of provisional registration is 10th July 2024 by 11:59:59 PM. The teams must register online by 10th July 2024.
• The Registration fee is Rs. 3299/- without accommodation and with accommodation Rs. 4799/-.
• Only after the provisional registration, the organising committee shall forward the final registration Link and bank details to the teams via their Email ID of the college and the Team leader. Thus, after the final Registration, the team codes shall be allotted a maximum of 30 teams shall be registered on a first-come first-serve basis.
• The registration shall be considered complete only when the ‘Registration Fee’ has been paid successfully and the registration form is duly filled with all the credentials.
• The participants will receive an official approval mail from the organizing committee after their registration.
• The organizing committee shall communicate the unique team codes to each team through mail which shall be quoted by the teams after the final registration for further communications with the organising committee.
• Registration fee once paid is non-refundable.

Contact Information

• Faculty Convenor: Shri T.J. Ahmed (09436118186)
• Faculty Co-Convenor: Dr. D. Mawlong (07085155593)
• Student Coordinator (PR Team): Neha Agarwal (08974121325)
• Student Convenor: Krishanu Deb (09863128619)

Address

HV8Q+7JG, Malki,

Shillong, Meghalaya

Pin Code – 793001

For any queries related to the moot court competition, email: theslcmootcourtsociety@gmail.com

The brochure is here.

The Moot proposition here.

Rules & Regulations here.

Click Here to Apply.