25th Kerala Law Academy National Client Counselling Competition, 2025 [Cash Prizes Rs 85K]: Register by Oct 20

About the Institution

The Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), established in 1966 is a Centre for legal studies, legal research, and law reforms. Its acclaimed peer-reviewed Research Journal has been published continuously since 1977. The College, affiliated with the University of Kerala, offers Undergraduate programs in BA LL.B. and B. Com LL.B. five-year integrated courses, LLB Unitary three-year course, and post-graduate courses of LL.M (Administrative Law), LL.M (International Law) and MBL (Master of Business Law).

About the Competition

The 25th Kerala Law Academy Client Counselling Competition, organized by The Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, promotes legal consulting, interviewing, and analytical skills among budding lawyers. This year’s edition will be conducted offline at the KLA Campus from 6th to 8th November 2025.

Eligibility

• The Competition is open to all Law Colleges/Law school’s /Law  Universities and Faculties/University Departments of Law in  India recognized by the Bar Council of India. The participation  is limited to LL.B. students both in the Three-Year Scheme and  Five-Year Scheme. Students doing post-graduation in law and  students undergoing correspondence courses are not eligible to  participate in the Competition. 
• More than one team per College/Institution may take part in the  competition, provided that explicit permission has been provided  from the specified College/Institution for the same. Each team  shall comprise two students.

Competition Format

• Simulated lawyer–client interviews followed by post-consultation analysis.
• Evaluation based on professional approach, problem identification, client goals, ethical handling, and teamwork.
• Four rounds: Preliminary, Quarterfinal, Semifinal, and Final.

Important Dates

• Provisional Registration: by 20 October 2025
• Final Registration & Fee Payment: by 25 October 2025
• Release of Subject Memorandum: 28 October 2025
• Competition Rounds: 7–8 November 2025
• Valedictory & Prize Distribution: 8 November 2025

Registration Fees

Without Accommodation: ₹5,000

With Accommodation (AC Dormitory): ₹6,500

Click Here to Register.

Awards

• Best Team: ₹50,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• 2nd Best Team: ₹30,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• Best Counsel: ₹3,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• Best Client: ₹2,000 + Trophy + Certificate

Dress Code

Formal black-and-white professional attire; gowns/bands not permitted.

Contact Info

For any queries, please write to [email protected] or contact any of the following:

Faculty Convenors:

• Dr. Malavika J – 82816 82549
• Mrs. Devinath A – 90615 29463
• Mrs. K. Kavya Mohan – 82818 88482
• Mr. Goutham A.S. – 97473 80532

Student Convenors:

• Aiswarya Thulasi – 89433 63965
• Arjun Sunil – 89218 72471
• Karthika Sathyan – 89216 29578
• S. Nanditha Pillai – 82899 59928
• Susmita – 8078146729

The brochure is here.