1st NLU Meg- NHRC National Law Moot Court Competition (Prizes Worth Rs. 1.5 L) [Offline; March 15-17]

The National Law University Meghalaya (NLU Meg), nestled in the heart of the 'Scotland of the East', is the first National Law University established in Meghalaya. The premier law school has been set up with a mission to pioneer legal educational reforms, and to anchor the transformation of the Indian legal system through research and policy interventions.

While most law Universities in the country achieve a standard in teaching pedagogies, legal research needs more intensity. To compete with global legal research output and make legal research relevant to contemporary society NLU Meg focus on evidence-based research and propose solutions commensurate with the country's needs.

NLU Meg focus on learning outcomes instead of information over load to its students. Focusing on learning outcomes that orient the student with the desired skill required for the practice and industry with evolving political, social and economic realities.

The University degree programmes are necessarily a packaging of the subjects which the University finds relevant to the job markets. The education approach at NLU Meg focus more on packaging the subjects by the students to cater to the ever-increasing diversified need of the fast-changing society.

About the Competition

THEME - “ONLINE HARASSEMENT AND CYBERBULLYING”

National Law University, Meghalaya (NLU Meg) has announced the first edition of the NLU MEG-NHRC National Moot Court Competition, 2023-24, in association with the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC). In order to provide the necessary free space to interpret and analyze legal provisions in the context of a given legal regime, while trying to solve a practical problem, this event has been devised with the aim to nurture and hone amongst law students, a better understanding and concern for the protection and promotion of Human Rights, while giving them an opportunity to deliberate before experts in the field, thus rigorously testing the legal acumen, research, and oratory skills of the participating teams.

Moot court competitions play a significant role in the education and development of law students, offering a range of valuable benefits that contribute to their legal knowledge, skills, and overall growth. This moot court competition will focus on a challenging and thought-provoking hypothetical case. The case study will encompass a range of legal issues, encouraging participants to explore various facets of the law and craft well-reasoned arguments.

To promote the aspect of legal training for ensuring a wholesome legal education, it shall be expected from the participants to explore different dimensions of law and not restrict themselves only to the theme of the Competition.

Eligibility Criteria

All the students of any law school in India and abroad, pursuing three-year or five-year integrated courses (BA LLB/BBA LLB/B.Com LL.B) or any equivalent degree are eligible to take part in the competition.

Each participating team shall consist of three members i.e. Two Speakers and One Researcher. Only 50 teams shall be registered for the Competition.

Awards & Prizes

• Winner: INR 60,000/-
• Runner Up: INR 35,000/-
• Best Speaker Male: INR 10,000/-
• Best Speaker female: INR 10,000/-
• Best Researcher: INR 15,000/-
• Best Memorial Petitioner: INR 10,000/-
• Best Memorial Respondent: INR 10,000/-
• All participating teams will be provided with a certificate of participation.

Registration Process

Interested candidates can fill out the attached registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/hjug7j0f8S

On receipt of the duly filled registration form, the institute shall respond to the participating team, acknowledging the receipt.

After the deadline for the registration expires, the organizing committee shall respond to each registered team, with a unique team code, which shall be used to identify the teams during the competition.

Registration Fee

The registration fee for the competition is INR 4000/- (without accommodation) and 6000/- (with accommodation).

Registration Fees in any case are non-refundable.

Important Dates

Location

Important Links

• MCC Final Brochure.pdf to view the Brochure.

Contact Information

In case of any queries or clarifications regarding the competition feel free to mail your queries to mcs@nlumeg.ac.in and cc Shreyansh.u@nlumeg.ac.in; jyotisikha.r@nlumeg.ac.in with the subject line “Competition Problem-Queries” or contact the following (between 10 AM to 4 PM (IST):

• Jyotisikha Rajkashyap: +91 6002755488 (Student Convenor).
• Shreyansh Upadhyay: +91 7905013233(Logistics Head).

For registration- https://forms.office.com/r/hjug7j0f8S