1st Mar Gregorios National Moot Court Competition, 2023: Register by Dec 10

About Mar Gregorios College of Law

Nestled amid the picturesque environs of Mar Ivanios Vidya Nagar, the humble yet vibrant Mar Gregorios College of Law aspires to be a wellspring of academic excellence in legal education. Though their institution was established as recently as 2012, they strive to build upon the proud legacy of this campus, founded in 1949 by the esteemed Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios. The institution was conceived and made a reality by His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, the head of the Malankara Catholic Church.

About the Opportunity

The 1st Mar Gregorios National Moot Court Competition is the maiden venture of Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram, scheduled to be held offline from the 25th to 27th of January, 2024.

The competition aims to provide a stimulating platform for young legal minds to showcase their advocacy skills, engage in rigorous legal research, and harness networking opportunities with fellow competitors, faculty, and legal professionals. They are proud to present their first-ever National Moot Court Competition, an event that epitomizes the spirit of legal advocacy and critical thinking. As we embark on this legal journey, we invite participants to experience the rich legal tradition and scenic beauty that our campus offers while engaging in a spirited competition.

Eligibility

• Students pursuing the three or five-year courses of the LL.B. degree or its equivalent in the academic year 2023-24 from any recognized law school/college/University in India are eligible to participate.
• Each college shall send only one (1) team of such eligible participants.
• Each team shall comprise a minimum of two and a maximum of three members. In a team of two members, both the members shall be designated as Speakers. In a team of three members, two members shall be designated as Speakers and the third member of the team shall be designated as a Researcher.
• No additional member or team coach is allowed to accompany the team.

Theme

The theme for this year’s competition shall be Constitutional Law.

Prizes

• The Winning Team and Runner-Up team would be awarded Trophies, Cash Prizes, and Certificates in recognition of their achievements. There will also be awards for the Best Memorial, Best Advocate, and Best Researcher based on the evaluation during the competition.
• All participating teams will be awarded Participation Certificates.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Preliminary Registration: December 10, 2023
• Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: December 15, 2023
• Last Date for Submission of Memorials: December 26, 2023
• Declaration of Memorial Results: January 7, 2024
• Last Date for Final Registration: January 15, 2024

Registration Fee

Preliminary Registration

• Teams shall pay an amount of INR 3000 for the Preliminary Registration. The receipt of the same is required to complete the registration through Google Form.
• The following particulars, among others are required for the Preliminary Registration:
  (a) Details of the Participating Institution
  (b) Details of the Team members
  (c) Receipt of Payment
• Upon Preliminary Registration, each team shall be given a Team Code which shall thereafter be used throughout the competition.

Final Registration

The selected teams shall pay an amount of INR 2000 for the Final Registration. The receipt of the same is required to complete the registration through the Google Form.

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Registration Process

The registration shall be done in two phases i.e., Preliminary registration and Final registration after memorial screening.

Preliminary Registration
The Preliminary Registration shall be completed on or before December 10, 2023, using the Google Form provided below:

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Final Registration
After the result declaration of Memorial Selection Rounds, selected teams shall complete the Final Registration on or before January 10, 2024. The same shall be done through the Google Form provided below:

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Contact Information

• Muhammed Nihal, President, Moot Court Society, +91 94474 38585, [email protected]
• Aleena Johnson, Vice-President, Moot Court Society, +91 88489 09723, [email protected]

The brochure is here.