1st National Mediation Competition, 2025 by Presidency University [Cash Prizes Worth Rs 1L]: Register by Oct 20 – Extended

About Organization

Presidency University, Bangalore, is a NAAC ‘A’ accredited institution, renowned for its commitment to quality education and holistic student development. Established in 2013 by the Presidency Group of Institutions, it is an emerging leading educational institution in India. The Presidency School of Law, ranked 16th among the best law colleges in India according to the IIRF Rankings 2023, offers an inclusive legal education with a pragmatic approach. The experienced academia, comprised of legal scholars and practitioners, guides students through rigorous programs in civil rights, criminal law, technology law, and intellectual property law. The school consistently reinvents itself by facilitating a robust learning environment that emphasises legal reasoning, ethics, and practical skills.

About Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of Presidency School of Law is a student-driven committee dedicated to promoting awareness and proficiency in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation, conciliation, mediation, and negotiation. The committee fosters a culture of amicable dispute resolution through workshops, training sessions, and national-level competitions. With experienced faculty members and legal experts guiding the initiatives, the ADR Committee provides students with a practical understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms beyond traditional litigation.

About the Opportunity

The Presidency School of Law National Mediation Competition 2025, organised by the ADR Committee,  provides law students a platform to engage in simulated mediation proceedings. It aims to enhance advocacy skills, strategic thinking, and understanding of mediation law by mirroring real-life mediation processes before expert arbitrators and mediators.

Scheduled Dates for the Event: November 15–16, 2025.

Venue: Presidency University Campus, Bengaluru.

Theme

1. The mediation problem for Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-Final Rounds shall be based on Matrimonial Disputes.
2. The theme for the Semi-Finals and Final Rounds shall be disclosed after the announcement of Qualifying Teams.

Eligibility

1. Open to all students enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. course at institutions recognised by the Bar Council of India.
2. Each institution may register a maximum of two teams.
3. Each team must have three members: one Mediator and a Client-Counsel pair (roles fixed at registration).

Registration Fee

1. ₹3,800/- (Rupees Three Thousand Eight Hundred Only) (inclusive of accommodation, non-refundable).
2. It shall be paid by each team upon confirmation of their slot. Upon successful completion of the Payment only shall the Team Code be sent to the respective teams.

Registration Process

1. Registration is first-come, first-served. Teams must complete the online registration form and upload proof of payment.
2. A unique Team Code will be assigned upon confirmation.

Click Here to Register.

Payment Link is here.

Prizes

Important Dates

Contact

Official Email: [email protected]  

Student Coordinators:
Lohit Pawar (+91 73491 11381),
Astha Gupta (+91 91019 83066).

Faculty Coordinators:
Ms. Komal Agarwal (+91 95871 83689),
Dr. Alisha Pradhan (+91 89279 49807).

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE OC SHALL BE ENTERTAINED ONLY BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 5:00 PM (IST)

The brochure and other important documents are here.