7th KLA National ADR Competition by Kerala Law Academy Law College [Cash Prizes Rs 20K]: Register by Aug 20

The Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), Thiruvananthapuram, in association with its Moot Court Society (MCS) and IQAC KLA, warmly invites law students across India to participate in the 7th Edition of the Kerala Law Academy ADR Competition, 2026. Designed to foster skills in Alternative Dispute Resolution, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration, this national-level competition provides a practical platform for aspiring legal professionals to simulate real-world dispute resolution mechanisms.

About Kerala Law Academy Law College

Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), established in 1966, stands as one of the premier legal education institutions in India, widely recognised for its academic excellence, rigorous training standards, and contributions to legal scholarship. Affiliated with the University of Kerala and approved by the Bar Council of India, KLA has produced generations of distinguished advocates, judicial officers, academics, public administrators, and policy leaders across the country.

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About the Competition

The 7th Edition of the KLA National ADR Competition incorporates hypothetical legal problems designed to test participants’ negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration strategies. The competition covers three distinct dispute resolution segments:

• Conciliation (Preliminary Round)
• Mediation (Semi-Final Round)
• International Arbitration (Final Round)

Eligibility

• Open to all law colleges, law schools, and university departments in India recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
• Enrolled students pursuing 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated LL.B. programmes are eligible.
• Students undergoing post-graduation in law or correspondence courses are not eligible.
• Multiple teams per institution are permitted with official authorization/permission from the institution.

Team Composition

Each team shall consist of 3 Members:

• 2 Party Members (Claimant/Complainant & Respondent)
• 1 Rapporteur

Competition Structure & Mode

• Mode: Hybrid
• Preliminary Round: 18 September 2026 (Virtual via Zoom)
• Semi-Final Round: 19 September 2026 (Virtual via Zoom)
• Final Round: 9 October 2026 (In-person at V. R. Krishna Iyer Hall, KLA Campus, Thiruvananthapuram)

Awards & Recognitions

• Best Team: Cash Prize of ₹20,000
• Second Best Team: Certificate of Honour
• Best Rapporteur: Certificate of Honour
• Participation Certificates: Awarded to every participant.

Key Dates

• Provisional Registration Deadline: 20 August 2026 (Thursday)
• Final Registration Deadline: 31 August 2026 (Monday)
• Allotment of Team Codes: 2 September 2026 (Wednesday)
• Submission of Settlement Deed (Soft Copy): 9 September 2026 (Wednesday)
• Inaugural Session: 17 September 2026 (Thursday)
• Preliminary Rounds (Virtual): 18 September 2026 (Friday)
• Semi-Final Rounds (Virtual): 19 September 2026 (Saturday)
• Final Round & Valedictory Session (Offline): 9 October 2026 (Friday)

Registration Fee & Process

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• Registration Fee: ₹3,250 per team
• Provisional Registration: Email team details to [email protected] on or before 20 August 2026.

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Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

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Chief General Coordinator (MCS): Dr. Malavika J. S. – +91 8281682549

MCS Training Coordinator: Dr. Nair Swathy Balasaraswathi

Faculty Convenors:

• Mrs. Priya M.K. – +91 9633311359
• Mrs. Radhika R.P. – +91 9656830914
• Mr. Sachin B. – +91 9446668991
• Mrs. Gayathri S.B. – +91 8078905748
• Mrs. Akhila C.M. – +91 8592814727
• Ms. Alka S.I. – +91 7736195320

General Student Convenors & Coordinators:

• Mathew George K – +91 7012269631
• Vaishnavi Nagaraj – +91 8589066688
• M. Prejith – +91 8301814140
• Student Convenors:
• Akhila K – +91 9074235089
• Kalyani R Nair – +91 9188122291
• Sreekrishnan R.S. – +91 7907339700
• Fihan C.S. – +91 9645800123
• Aravind Shaji – +91 8281418174

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