3rd NUALS Moot Competition 2026 [Cash Prizes Rs 1L]: Register by Oct 5 – Extended
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) announces The NUALS Moot – IIIrd Edition, a national-level competition addressing critical questions at the intersection of international taxation and corporate law. The NUALS Moot – Third Edition 2026 takes participants into the world of Kerenia, where a cross-border investment dispute arises at the intersection of international tax treaty protection and anti-avoidance law.
About National University of Advanced Legal Studies
The NUALS Moot Court Society (MCS), recognized for organizing the prestigious NUALS International Maritime Law Arbitration Competition (NIMLAC), brings together practitioners and academicians specializing in international taxation and corporate law. The Society has distinguished itself through exceptional performances in international and national moot court competitions, and is renowned for its warm hospitality in hosting competitions.
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About the Event
The NUALS Moot (TNM) is a national moot court competition organised by the NUALS Moot Court Society, focusing on contemporary and doctrinally significant legal issues. The 2025 edition centered on international taxation and corporate legal structures in cross-border share acquisitions, providing participants with an opportunity to engage with complex issues of global commerce, taxation, and corporate governance.
The competition followed a hybrid format, with the preliminary rounds and quarter-finals conducted online, followed by the semi-finals and grand finale at the NUALS campus. The event featured experienced legal practitioners, academics, and judges as adjudicators, offering participants exposure to high-level legal argumentation and advocacy.
Event Format
- Preliminary Rounds: All registered teams shall participate the Online preliminary rounds.
- Advanced Rounds: Top eight teams compete in online Quarter Finals. The four winning teams shall advance to the Semi-Finals.
- Semi-Final, Final Rounds & Valedictory: Offline round at NUALS campus, Kochi.
Eligibility
- Open to students who are enrolled in a full-time 3 or 5-year law course.
- International teams may participate with permission of the Moot Court Society.
- Team composition: 2-5 members.
- Maximum 32 teams accepted (first-come, first-served).
- Maximum two teams per institution.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 September 2026 | Proposition release and Commencement of Team Registration |
| 20 September 2026 | Deadline for Clarifications |
| 22 September 2026 | Release of Clarifications |
| 3 October 2026 | Team Registration Deadline |
| 13 October 2026 | Deadline for Submission of Memorial |
| 16 October 2026 | Inauguration ceremony and orientation (Online) |
| 17th and 18th October 2026 | Preliminary round and Quarter Finals (Online) |
| 24 October 2026 | Semi-Final, Final Rounds and Valedictory Ceremony (Offline) |
Awards
- Winner: ₹50,000
- Runners-Up: ₹25,000
- Best Memorial: ₹15,000
- Best Speaker (Prelims): ₹5,000
- Best Speaker (Finals): ₹5,000
Registration Process
Team Registration is final only after payment of the registration fees and after entering the requisite team details. The slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Final Registration
Click Here To Register.
Complete by 5th October 2026 (11:59 PM IST). – Extended from 03 Oct
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Registration Fees
- INR 4,000 per team.
- Additional INR 5,000 for the Offline Rounds.
Contact Info
- Secretary – Aadil Muhammed Syed: +91 75919 94710
- Joint Secretary – Varsha G: +91 88481 72711
- Program Coordinator – Anagha Sambath: +91 79075 14599
- Participant Committee Heads:
- Anasuya Suresh: +91 95678 65995
- Olivia Brijit Jaison: +91 88618 93645
- Mail: [email protected]
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