3rd Centre for Trade and Investment Law- Bennett International Moot Court Competition 2026 [Cash Prizes Rs 2.3L]: Register by Dec 15

About Bennett University

Bennett University was established by The Times Group, India’s largest media conglomerate, with a vision to make students “life and career ready.” The University offers innovative and interdisciplinary courses through its Schools of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Management, Law, and Media & Liberal Arts. The School of Law strives for excellence in teaching, research, and advocacy, nurturing thought leaders in public policy of both national and international relevance.

About CTIL

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) was established in the year 2016 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT).The Centre is aiming to create a dedicated pool of legal experts who could provide technical inputs for enhancing India’s participation in international trade and investment negotiations and dispute settlement. CTIL is the India Chair for WTO Chairs Programme.

About the Opportunity

It gives immense pleasure to announce that the Moot Court Committee, School of Law, Bennett University, is organising The III Centre for Trade and Investment Law – Bennett International Moot Court Competition, 2026, (III CTIL_BIMCC 2026) in collaboration with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, and India Chair- WTO Chairs Programme, centred on the evolving theme of International Trade Law- particularly violation of labour rights obligations under a free trade agreements, scheduled to be held from 6th to 8th February 2026 at Bennett University, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India.

The competition is designed to provide law students from across the globe with an opportunity to engage in rigorous legal discourse and develop their advocacy skills in the dynamic field of international trade law. It aims to foster an environment of intellectual exchange, analytical reasoning, and global collaboration among future legal professionals.

Theme

International Trade Law, with focus on violation of labour rights

Eligibility

Only students enrolled in a regular five-year integrated undergraduate law degree or a three-year graduate law degree are eligible to register for the competition.

Registration Fee

Indian Teams 7500/-INR and Foreign National Team is 100 USD, and SAARC Region is 50 USD per team (including accommodation on a sharing basis and food). Accommodation and Food will be available at the university for three days, i.e., 06th – 08th February 2026. Any further extension beyond these dates will be chargeable.

Prizes

Pool Prize 2,30,000/INR

Important Dates

• Last date of Registration : 15 December 2025
• Closing of Final Registration 15 December 2025
• Last Date of Seeking Clarifications 25 December 2025
• Release of Clarifications 05 January 2026
• Last Date of Memorial Submission 15 January 2026
• Draw of Lots, Researchers Test, and Inaugural Ceremony :06 February 2026
• Preliminary Rounds, Quarter-Final Rounds : 07 February 2026
• Semi-Finals Rounds, Final Round & Valedictory Ceremony : 08 February 2026

Registration Process

For Indian Teams is here.

For International Teams is here.

Memorial Submission Link is here.

Contact Info

For any queries or assistance regarding registration or the competition, please feel free to contact at [email protected] or reach out to:

• Mr. Eshaan Sharma (Convenor) – +91 73108 98376
• Ms. Bhumika (Co-Convenor) – +91 87089 46183
• Mr. Vedant Mishra (Co-Convenor) – +91 88406 08284
• Mr. Shivansh Shrivastava (Treasurer) – +91 74897 61353

The brochure is here and moot proposition is here.