JIMS-IPTSE Mock Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026: Register Now!
About JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus
JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus (JEMTEC), Greater Noida, is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi, and approved by AICTE, NCTE and the Bar Council of India (BCI).
The Department of Law, through its Mock Trial Society, endeavours to promote practical legal education, advocacy skills, courtroom proficiency and professional development among law students. The society provides a platform for aspiring legal professionals to develop their abilities in legal research, examination of witnesses, presentation of arguments and courtroom procedure.
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About the Opportunity
The JIMS–IPTSE Mock Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026 is an opportunity for law students across India to demonstrate their litigation, advocacy, analytical and courtroom skills in a competitive environment.
The competition is designed to provide participants with practical exposure to trial court proceedings, including opening and closing statements, examination-in-chief, cross-examination, appreciation of evidence and application of substantive and procedural criminal laws.
The competition will be conducted in two phases:
- Phase I – Online: Preliminary, Quarter-Final and Semi-Final Rounds on 29th–30th January 2027.
- Phase II – Offline: Final Round on 13th February 2027 at JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus, Greater Noida.
The competition will be based on Indian Criminal Laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), Intellectual Property Rights Laws and other applicable legislation.
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Theme
Trial Advocacy and Criminal Litigation
The competition focuses on practical application of Indian criminal laws, courtroom advocacy, appreciation of evidence, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, and effective presentation of legal arguments.
Eligibility
Students pursuing a 3-year LL.B., 5-year integrated LL.B. or LL.M. degree from any Law School, College, University or Institution recognised by the Bar Council of India are eligible to participate.
Participants must carry their respective college identity cards for identification during the competition.
There is no restriction on the number of teams registering from a single institution, subject to the discretion of the Organising Committee.
Team Composition
- Each team may consist of 3–5 members.
- Teams shall comprise two counsels and a minimum of two witnesses, with a maximum of three witnesses.
- Special arrangements for three-member teams shall be made in coordination with the Organising Committee.
Registration Fee
The registration fee, inclusive of GST, is as follows:
- Early Bird Registration: ₹3,499 per team.
- Late Registration: ₹4,499 per team.
The registration fee, once paid, shall be strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.
Payment details and the registration form will be available through the official registration link circulated by the Organising Committee.
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Prizes
The prize details
- Winner Team – 45,000
- Runner Up – 30,000
- Best Advocate – 5,000
- Best witness – 5,000
Important Dates
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Rounds | 29th–30th January 2027 |
| Quarter-Final Rounds | 29th–30th January 2027 |
| Semi-Final Rounds | 29th–30th January 2027 |
| Final Round (Offline) | 13th February 2027 |
| Venue for Final Round | JIMS EMTC, Greater Noida |
Registration Procedure
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Interested teams are required to complete the prescribed Google Registration Form and submit the same along with proof of payment to confirm their participation.
The registration process involves:
- Filling out the official registration form with the requisite team and participant details.
- Completing the registration fee payment through the prescribed payment mode.
- Uploading/submitting proof of payment along with the registration form.
- Awaiting confirmation from the Organising Committee.
Contact Info
For queries concerning registration, participation and other competition-related matters, participants may contact the Organising Committee:
- Convenor: Estuti Kumari – 8809200722
- Co-Convenor: Harshita – 9508227651
- Secretary / Point of Contact: Anoushka – 7011889933
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