XVIII LC-I All Delhi Moot Court Competition, 2025 by Faculty of Law, University of Delhi: Register by Apr 07

About the Organisation

The Moot Court Society (MCS), Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, is dedicated to promoting and enhancing moot court activities. It organizes intra-centre competitions, national and international moot court contests, and trial advocacy competitions. MCS plays a vital role in mentoring students, fostering legal research, advocacy, and argumentation skills.

Law Centre-I (LC-I), Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, established in 1970, is a premier institution in legal education. With a focus on academic excellence, holistic development, and professional training, LC-I integrates clinical legal education, simulations, role plays, and experiential learning into its curriculum. LC-I has consistently demonstrated excellence in advocacy, moot court competitions, legal aid, and social justice outreach.

About the Opportunity

The XVIII LC-I All Delhi (NCR) Moot Court Competition, 2025 is a prestigious annual moot court competition designed for law colleges and universities across Delhi-NCR. Over the years, the competition has gained recognition for its intellectually stimulating problems and high-calibre judging panels, including Supreme Court and High Court judges, senior advocates, and legal scholars.

The competition provides participants with an opportunity to engage in rigorous legal research, sharpen advocacy skills, and develop legal reasoning. Teams will be tested on their ability to present persuasive arguments, interpret legal principles, and respond to judicial queries effectively.

The 2025 edition focuses on international law, with a particular emphasis on state sovereignty, diplomatic immunity, and responsibilities of nations in cross-border disputes.

Theme

The theme for the 2025 edition is “International Law and Cross-Border Disputes”, covering issues such as:

• State Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
• Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)
• Diplomatic Immunity and International Arbitration
• Legal and Ethical Implications of Retrospective Taxation on Foreign Investors
• Responsibilities of Successor States in International Treaties

The moot problem presents a complex geopolitical scenario, requiring participants to analyze legal frameworks, case laws, and international conventions.

Eligibility

The competition is open to:

• All law colleges and institutions imparting legal education (both 5-year and 3-year LL.B. courses) recognized by the Bar Council of India, situated in Delhi-NCR.
• Each institution can send one team to participate in the competition.
• Team members must be bonafide law students enrolled in an LL.B. course at their respective institutions.

Team Composition

• Each team must consist of two speakers and one researcher.
• A team may participate with only two members (both as speakers), but no team can have more than three members.
• Once the team composition is registered, it cannot be altered under any circumstances.
• Team codes will be assigned upon registration and must be used for all correspondence and submissions.

Registration Fee

No registration fee is required for participation.

Last Date to Register

March 25, 2025 (11:59 PM).

Registration Process

Click Here to Register.

Final Registration

• The same link will be used for Final Registration, which must be completed by April 7, 2025 (11:59 PM).
• Teams will receive a team code upon final registration, which must be used in all future submissions and correspondence.

Competition Structure

The competition will be conducted offline at Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi on April 25-26, 2025.

Rounds

1. Preliminary Round
2. Semi-Final Round (Knockout Round)
3. Final Round
4. Researcher’s Round (Exclusive for researchers – 20 Marks)

Scoring Criteria

Memorials (20 Marks)

• Application & Appreciation of Facts: 5 Marks
• Legal Analysis & Reasoning: 5 Marks
• Logical Structure & Clarity: 5 Marks
• Citation & Formatting: 5 Marks

Oral Arguments (80 Marks)

• Application of Facts & Evidence: 10 Marks
• Application of Law: 20 Marks
• Use of Authorities & Precedents: 10 Marks
• Advocacy Skills: 10 Marks
• Response to Questions: 15 Marks
• Court Etiquette: 10 Marks
• Language & Presentation: 5 Marks

Prizes & Awards

The winners will receive cash prizes along with certificates of excellence. Awards will be given for:

• Winning Team
• Runner-Up Team
• Best Memorial
• Best Speaker
• Best Researcher

All participants will receive certificates of participation.

Important Dates

Contact Details

For any queries, contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Student Coordinators:
  • Pratik: +91 91466 51392
  • Aditya: +91 93193 66577
  • Aditi: +91 84273 59933
  • Dhairya: +91 99106 32623

Important Links

• Provisional Registration Form
• Final Registration Form
• Handbook Drive