2nd IILM Client Counselling Competition, 2026 [Hybrid mode]: Register by Mar 21

About the University

IILM University, Gurugram, is a prestigious private institution with a legacy of over 30 years in higher education. The University is committed to academic excellence, innovation and holistic development through globally aligned curricula and industry integrated programmes. It aims to cultivate responsible and responsive leaders equipped with ethical values and professional competence.

About the School of Law

IILM School of Law, established in 2018, offers BBA LL.B. (Hons.), BA LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes. The School of Law focuses on blending doctrinal learning with experiential and skill-based education to prepare students for leadership roles in the legal profession and beyond.

About Client Counselling Committee

The Client Counselling Committee (CCC), established in 2024, is dedicated to enhancing practical legal skills among law students. After successfully organising the 1st IILM Client Counselling Competition, 2025, with participation from 30+ teams nationwide, the Committee now presents the 2nd IILM Client Counselling Competition, 2026, to further promote professional excellence in client advocacy and advisory skills.

Details of the Event

The 2nd IILM Client Counselling Competition, 2026 aims at bridging the gap between theoretical legal education and real-world legal practice.

The competition simulates real life lawyer-client consultations where participants demonstrate their ability to:

• Establish rapport with clients
• Identify legal and factual issues
• Apply relevant laws
• Develop strategic solutions
• Communicate legal advice effectively

Mode of Competition: Hybrid

• Preliminary Round – Online (24 March 2026)
• Semi-Final Round – Offline (10 April 2026)
• Final Round & Valedictory – Offline (11 April 2026)

Themes for Competition

The problem propositions will be based on areas such as:

AI, IPR, Contract Law & Arbitration, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Human Rights Law, Cyber Law, Torts & Consumer Protection, Public Health Law and Corporate Law.

The subject matter or area of the client counselling problem will be disclosed 24 hours in advance of the competition through a concept note

Eligibility

• Open to students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programmes from any recognised University/College/Department.
• Each team must consist of two participants.
• Maximum two teams per institution (subject to a first-come, first-served basis).
• A total of 30 teams will be selected (extendable at the organising committee’s discretion).

Mode

• Preliminary Round: Online
• Semi-Final & Final Rounds: IILM University, Gurugram

Registration Procedure

1. Teams must fill out the official Google Registration Form.
2. Registration will be confirmed only upon payment of the prescribed fee.
3. Confirmation email will be sent to registered teams.
4. A Team Code will be assigned after successful registration.

Click Here To Register.

Important Dates

• Registration Opens – 24 February 2026
• Last Date of Registration – 21 March 2026
• Preliminary Round (Online) – 24 March 2026
• Semi-Finals (Offline) – 10 April 2026
• Finals & Valedictory Ceremony – 11 April 2026

Fee Details

Registration Fee (up to preliminary round): ₹500 per team

An additional amount is required to paid by the teams qualifying for the semi-final & final rounds:

1. Without accommodation – ₹1000
2. With accommodation – ₹2000

Payment Details

Merchant Name – IILM University

UPI Handle (VPA) – IILMU.05@CMSIDFC

(The registration fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.)

Prizes

• Winners- Trophy, Certificate of Merit, Cash Prize of ₹14,000, Internship Opportunity, Medaland Bare Act.
• Runners-Up – Trophy, Certificate of Merit, Cash Prize of ₹8,000, Internship Opportunity, Medaland Bare Act.
• Semi-Finalists- Certificate of Merit, Internship Opportunity, Medaland Bare Act.
• Best Counsel (Preliminary Rounds) – Certificate of Merit, Cash Prize of ₹4,000, Internship Opportunity, Medaland Bare Act.
• Additional perks includes – One month access to the SCC Online Web Edition to all participants. Winners post the competition will get one-year complimentary subscriptions to SCC Online Web Edition.

Deadlines

• All registrations must be completed on or before 21 March 2026.
• Teams qualifying for offline rounds must complete additional payment formalities within the stipulated time communicated via email.

Contact Information

For any queries, participants may contact:

• Assistant Prof. Aastha Thakur (Faculty Coordinator) | Email Id: [email protected] | Contact: +91 8447040124
• Shubhi Gupta (Convenor) | Email Id: [email protected] | Contact: +91 9205911508
• Kashish Khanna | Email Id: [email protected] | Contact : +91 9752974899

Official Email: [email protected]

The brochure is here.