National Law University Odisha's 2nd NLUO PHFI Public Health Law National Moot Court Competition [Cash Prize Worth Rs 56K]: Register by May 14

About the National Law University Odisha

The National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is a vibrant addition to India’s national law universities. Within the short span, NLUO has made its mark as a university engaged in teaching and research in law. Faculty research output has always been of a very high standard, yielding among others several top-tier international publications. The student community’s engagement with co-curricular activities has yielded remarkable results, including consistently high performances in moot court competitions and active participation in prestigious national and international conferences and seminars. The liberal yet demanding academic culture coupled with the friendly environment has ensured that students are able to harness their full potential and contribute in the area of their choice.

About the opportunity

The Centre for Public Health Law of National Law University Odisha in association with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is conducting the “2nd NLUO PHFI Public Health Law National Moot Court Competition” from July 7th to 10th, 2022. The purpose of this moot is to armour budding lawyers with research skills and arguments on the tensions between civil liberties and states powers and duties with respect to tobacco control.

The first edition of the moot was a stellar success with the participation of 68 teams from across the length and breadth of the country. The finals were judged by eminent legal luminaries and public health experts including Mr Anand Grover, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Dr Gagandeep Kang, India’s leading virologist and Professor, CMC Vellore, Mr Murali Neelkanthan, Partner, Amicus, Mr Sameer Sah, Partner, Khaitan & CO and Mr Warren Bruke, Senior Attorney, United States House of Representatives, Office of Legislative Counsel. The event was also graced by Hon’ble Justice Mr Sanjeeb Panigrahi, Judge, Orissa High Court and Dr K Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India.

Competition Timeline

Release of Moot Proposition and Opening of Registrations: 20th April, 2022
Close of Registrations: 14th May, 2022
Memorial Submissions: 20th June, 2022
Preliminary Oral Rounds [Knock Out]: 7-8th July, 2022
Quarterfinal Oral Rounds: 9th July, 2022
Semi-final Oral Rounds: 10th July, 2022
Final Oral Rounds: 10th July, 2022

Awards

All participants will be presented with E-Certificates of Participation and all the winners of awards will be presented with E-Certificates of Merit and a cash prize in addition to E-Certificates of Participation.

Prize

Winners: Rs. 21,000, Best Speaker: Rs. 10,000, Runners Up: Rs. 15,000, Best Memorial: Rs. 10,000.

Eligibility

The competition will be conducted through online mode only. All students enrolled in a three (3) year LL.B. programme or a five (5) year LL.B. programme shall be eligible to participate in the Competition. However, only one team per institution shall be eligible to participate. Students enrolled in post-graduate or diploma courses are not eligible to participate.

Registration

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Each team shall register for the competition by duly filling the Google Form: by 11:59 pm on 14th May, 2022. Maximum Participation is allowed for up to 64 teams only! Participation will be recognised on first-cum-first-serve basis. The team must upload a certificate of nomination for representing their institute issued by their Moot Court Committee or Registrar or Vice-Chancellor or Principal or Director as the case may be.

Registration Fees: Rs. 3,600/- per team.