PCGT Conclave Inter-Collegiate Online Debate Competition by KES’ Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College: Register Now!

About KES’ Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College

KES’ Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College, established in 2012, is accredited B++ by NAAC, ISO 9001:2015 certified, affiliated with the University of Mumbai, and recognized by the Bar Council of India. The college offers quality legal education with programs like Masters in Business Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Law, and PG diplomas in Cyber, IP, and Taxation Law, using modern, technology-driven teaching methods.

The institute fosters practical legal training through its Student Moot Court Society and a placement cell collaborating with reputed firms. Active forums for legal, cultural, and sports activities organize moots, debates, seminars, workshops, and more. It also publishes Law Spective, a student newsletter encouraging discourse on contemporary issues.

About PCGT

Public Concern for Governance Trust (PCGT) was founded in 2002 to foster integrity and accountability in governance. PCGT focuses on empowering the youth with ethical values and leadership skills, enabling them to become responsible and informed citizens dedicated to promoting good governance. It is a registered trust founded by Mr. Julio Ribeiro, Dr. R.K. Anand, and late Mr. B.G. Deshmukh to increase public participation and activism towards creating a more transparent and efficient governance system.

About the 3rd Edition of the PCGT Conclave

This conference marks the 3rd Edition of the PCGT Conclave, an annual event renowned for fostering meaningful discourse on governance, ethics, and public interest. Organized by PCGT, the conclave brings together thought leaders, policymakers, legal professionals, academicians, and students to discuss pressing societal and governance challenges. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s conclave will explore the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence.

About the Competition

This debate competition is designed to simulate intellectual discourse and promote awareness about the usage of AI in the legal field, and its consequences in future courses.

Team Composition & Registration Fee

Each team contains two speakers.

Registration Fee- Rs.500

Cash prize

• Best team: Rs 5000
• 2nd Best team: Rs 3000 and;
• Best Speaker: Rs 2000

Eligibility Criteria

Participation is open to all bonafide students studying in any UGC recognise college or university.

General Instructions:

Participants must join the Zoom call at least 10 minutes prior to their scheduled round.

Dress code

• Instructions for Debate Participants
• Total Duration of the Round:
• Each debate round will last for 20 minutes.
• Speaking Time Allocation:
• Each speaker will have 4 minutes to present their arguments.
• The team supporting the motion will begin the debate.

Speaking Order

• Speaker 1 (For the Motion): 4 minutes
• Speaker 1 (Against the Motion): 4 minutes
• Speaker 2 (For the Motion): 4 minutes
• Speaker 2 (Against the Motion): 4 minutes

Closing Statements

• After the main arguments, one speaker from each side will deliver a 2-minute closing statement.
• The team against the motion will deliver their closing statement first, followed by the team for the motion.

Motion Announcement

• The motion for the debate will be shared at least 10 minutes before the round begins.
• The motion will be communicated via WhatsApp to ensure timely preparation.

Registration Link & Payment Details 

Click Here To Register.

Payment

• Option 1: Pay Online- Visit http://pcgt.org/donations.html and click on Donate Now.
• Option 2: Pay to Bank Account
  • ACCOUNT NAME: PUBLIC CONCERN FOR GOVERNANCE TRUST
  • NAME OF BANK: HDFC BANK LTD.
  • ACCOUNT TYPE: SAVINGS
  • ACCOUNT NO. : 50100231805300
  • IFSC CODE: HDFC0000005
  • MICR CODE: 400240005
  • BRANCH : Bhulabhai Desai Road Branch, MUMBAI.

Contact Information

For queries, Contact the Lead Ambassadors:

• Avik Karmakar- 8637320626
• Poorva Gurav- 7977645438

The brochure is here.