RGSOIPL, IIT Kharagpur: Fifth National Moot Court Competition [29 to 31 March]

Founded in 1951 by the Government of India, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is a public research university located in Kharagpur, West Bengal. With time, the institute has evolved to become a hub of multidisciplinary research and education. Today, it houses a diverse range of schools and centers that extend beyond technology to include fields like management, medical technology, law, humanities, music, traditional knowledge systems, happiness studies, and social sciences, among others. Recognized as an Institute of National Importance, it received the additional honor of being designated an Institute of Eminence in 2019 by the Indian Government. IIT Kharagpur consistently ranks as one of India's most prestigious academic establishments.

Established in 2006, the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL) is unique within the IIT system for its focus on technology and law. It offers an LL.B. program with an emphasis on Intellectual Property Law, and also LL.M. and Ph.D. programs in Law. The faculty is multidisciplinary and engaged in various research projects, while the curriculum is global. Practical training is offered through workshops and clinical courses, and students have excelled in competitions and conferences. RGSOIPL alumni work in diverse sectors, from industry to academia.

5th National Moot Court Competition

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and fostering intellectual growth. In line with this ethos, IIT Kharagpur has been organizing the National Moot Court Competition (NMCC) with great enthusiasm. Through its rigorous and engaging format, NMCC continues to serve as a beacon of legal excellence, fostering the growth of future legal professionals in India. NMCC is an event that focuses on numerous areas of law. This brings law students an excellent opportunity to hone their advocacy skills, test their knowledge of law, and engage in constructive legal interaction and discourse.

NMCC follows a format typical of moot court competitions, where participants are required to prepare written memorials and present oral arguments. The competition includes various rounds, including preliminary rounds, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. A distinguished panel of judges, comprising legal experts and practitioners evaluates the performance of the participating teams.

Event Date: 29-31 MARCH, 2024

Prizes: Worth Rs 2Lakhs

Important Dates

For Moot Proposition, Moot Court Rules, and Registration kindly click on the brochure

Queries & Submissions

Contact: 8250139018 (Shilpa Mitra)/ 8447822363 (Uttam Kumar)

Email: mootcourtqueries@gmail.com (for general queries)

mootcourt@rgsoipl.iitkgp.ac.in (for memorial submissions only)