About the University

Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, is a premier academic-research-training ecosystem focused on national security and policing. Established by the Parliament of India in 2020, the university provides advanced education in law, security, and strategic studies.

Through its innovative programs, RRU fosters interdisciplinary research and practical exposure for law and security professionals. The School of Criminal Law and Military Law (SCLML) plays a key role in advancing legal education in criminal, military, and security laws. Known for its flagship moot court competitions, the school emphasizes critical legal reasoning, advocacy, and practical training to create skilled legal professionals committed to justice and national security.

About the Event

The 2nd RRU International Moot Court Competition (RIMC 2025) is organized by the School of Criminal Law and Military Law at RRU. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year’s competition will be held on the theme “International Law and Global Security.”

The event aims to simulate proceedings before the International Court of Justice, providing law students with hands-on exposure to international law, dispute resolution, and global security challenges. Participants will engage with pressing legal issues such as sanctions on third-country entities, trade of dual-use items, admissibility of claims before the ICJ, and non-compliance with international court judgments.

This moot court is designed to build advocacy skills, enhance legal research capacity, and nurture future leaders in international law and policy.

Event Timeline

Format and Structure

The competition consists of multiple phases:

• Memorial Selection Rounds: Teams will submit written memorials for evaluation.
• Oral Rounds: Top 24 teams will be invited to RRU, Gandhinagar for in-person oral arguments before distinguished judges.

Evaluation will be based on legal research quality, drafting clarity, analytical ability, and oral advocacy skills. Selected teams will be notified via email.

Location and Mode

• Venue: School of Criminal Law and Military Law, Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad-Dehgam, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India – 382305.
• Mode: Hybrid (Memorial submission online; Oral Rounds offline at RRU).

Additional Highlights

• Stipend: Not applicable (competition-based).
• Prizes & Awards:
  • Winner: ₹90,000 (USD 1050) + Championship Trophy
  • Runner-up: ₹70,000 (USD 815) + Trophy
  • Best Speaker: ₹40,000 (USD 465)
  • Best Memorial: ₹50,000 (USD 581)
  • Speaker Citations for Top 5 participants
  • Scholarships worth USD 1000 (₹86,187) for the top 8 international teams
• Eligibility:
  • Indian participants: Students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programs (LL.M. & Diploma students not eligible).
  • International participants: Graduate/postgraduate students in law, international law, or international relations.
  • Each institution can send one team (2–3 members).
• Registration Fee: ₹3,000 (USD 35) per team
• Accommodation Fee: ₹5,000 (USD 59) per contingent (only for oral rounds at RRU)
• Mentors & Judges: The competition will be judged by eminent academicians, legal practitioners, and international law experts.
• Team/Individual Format: Team participation (2–3 members per team).

FAQs

Q1: Who can participate in this competition?
A: Law students from 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programs in India and graduate/postgraduate students in law or international relations abroad.

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Q2: Is there a registration or participation fee?
A: Yes. ₹3,000 per Indian team / USD 35 per international team.

Q3: Will all participants receive a certificate?
A: Yes, all registered participants will receive e-certificates. Winners and finalists will receive special certificates.

Q4: What are the prizes/rewards for winners?
A: Cash prizes up to ₹90,000, trophies, scholarships, speaker citations, and memorial awards.

Q5: Can international students apply?
A: Yes, the event is open to international teams, with scholarships for the top 8.

Q6: Is team participation allowed?
A: Yes, teams of 2–3 members from each institution may participate.

Q7: How will the event be conducted?
A: Hybrid format – memorials submitted online; oral rounds held offline at RRU Gandhinagar.

Important Links

Registration Form: Click Here

Event Brochure:

Official Website: Visit Here

Contact

• Email: mootcourt@rru.ac.in
• Phone (Student Convenors):
  • +91 6901-252857 (Thaja Hijam)
  • +91 6232-777001 (Shubham Shukla)
  • +91 91161-18641 (Nishant Bugalia)

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