1st NMIMS National Mock Trial Advocacy Competition by the Centre for Cyber and AI [Cash Prizes Worth Rs 30K]: Register by Mar 2

About NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL), Mumbai

NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL), Mumbai, established in 2013 under NMIMS (Deemed-to-be-University), has been approved by the Bar Council of India. The school aims to inculcate professional virtues in students while emphasizing societal values. Through a curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, students engage in moot courts, legal aid camps, and internships for real-world exposure. The school is committed to equipping students with the skills to address modern legal challenges, including the rapidly evolving domains of cyber law and artificial intelligence.

About Centre for Cyber and Artificial Intelligence (CCAI)

The Centre for Cyber and Artificial Intelligence (CCAI) at KPMSOL is a specialized student committee focusing on the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and law. CCAI aims to bridge the gap between advancing technology and its secure, ethical use. The committee fosters awareness and research on topics such as AI governance, cybersecurity, data privacy laws, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies like machine learning and cyber defense.

Through collaborations with legal professionals, cybersecurity experts, and AI researchers, CCAI conducts workshops, seminars, and awareness initiatives. Key topics include regulatory frameworks such as the IT Act and GDPR, digital safety, and AI ethics. By providing students with practical knowledge and research opportunities, CCAI prepares them for careers in law, cybersecurity, and AI governance.

About 1st NMIMS National Mock Trial Advocacy Competition

Step into the courtroom and experience the thrill of a real trial! The 1st NMIMS National Mock Trial Advocacy Competition by the Centre for Cyber and Artificial Intelligence at NMIMS offers law students a unique opportunity to sharpen their advocacy skills in a live trial simulation. This competition focuses on witness examination and cross-examination, testing participants’ ability to think on their feet, analyze evidence, and argue persuasively. Participants will take on roles as lawyers and witnesses, presenting their cases through compelling opening statements, strategic cross-examinations, and powerful closing arguments. Judged by experienced legal professionals, teams will be evaluated on clarity, legal reasoning, and courtroom techniques. If you’re ready to challenge yourself and prove your litigation skills, don’t miss this chance to compete against top law students from across the country. Register now and let the trial begin!

Importance Date

• Last date to seek Clarifications: 25^th February 2025
• Release of Clarifications: 28^th February 2025
• Last date for Registration: 2^nd March 2025
• Prelims & Quarter Oral Rounds (Online): 8^th & 9^th March 2025
• Semi-Final & Final Rounds (Offline): 23^rd March 2025
• Valedictory Ceremony: 23^rd March 2025

MODE OF EVENT: The event will be conducted in online & offline mode.

REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT: Rs.1500/- per team

ELIGIBILITY: All individuals are eligible to participate.

Prizes

• Winner: Rs. 10,000/- along with a Certificate of Merit.
• 1^st Runner Up: Rs. 8,000/- along with a Certificate of Merit.
• Best Council: Rs. 6,000/- along with a Certificate of Merit.
• Best Witness: Rs. 6,000/- along with a Certificate of Merit.
• All Participants: Certificate of Participation.

Registration Procedure

Click Here To Register.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

STUDENT COORDINATORS:

• Yasas Minda: +91 7093317197
• Mahek Premchandani: +91 7694811884
• Srishti Mahajan: +91 8360977622

The brochure is here.