Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, in collaboration with India Juris, Advocates & Solicitors, is organizing the India Juris – DNLU National Moot Court Competition 2025. This prestigious event offers law students across the country a valuable platform to test their advocacy, legal reasoning, and analytical skills in a simulated courtroom environment.
With a focus on corporate law, the competition will challenge participants with nuanced legal issues, fostering practical learning and meaningful engagement with the contemporary business legal landscape.
About DNLU, Jabalpur
Established under the Madhya Pradesh Dharmashastra National Law University Act, 2018, DNLU Jabalpur is committed to imparting value-based, research-driven legal education. The university emphasizes intellectual discipline, ethical practice, and critical thinking, rapidly emerging as a hub for academic and professional excellence in legal studies.
About the Competition
The India Juris – DNLU National Moot Court Competition 2025 is designed to replicate real-world courtroom dynamics, offering participants hands-on experience in litigation and oral advocacy. The event brings together prominent legal professionals and academicians as judges and mentors, ensuring insightful feedback and evaluation throughout the competition.
This is a two-stage competition:
- Round I: Memorial Selection Round
- Round II: Oral Rounds (for qualified teams)
Theme
The moot problem is based on Corporate Law, focusing on evolving legal challenges involving corporate governance, liability, and regulatory compliance. It aims to test participants on their ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
Eligibility
- Open to students enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. program from any recognized law school in India.
- Each institution may send up to two teams.
- Team composition: Two or three members (two speakers, with or without a researcher).
- All members must belong to the same institution.
Registration and Fee Details
The registration process is divided into two stages:
Stage I: Round-I (Memorial Selection)
- Registration Fee: ₹1,000
- Deadline: 25 July 2025
- Registration Link: Click here
Stage II: Round-II (Oral Rounds)
- Applicable only to selected teams
- Fee: ₹5,000 (includes accommodation and food)
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Payment Details:
- Account Name: Dharmashastra National Law University A/c Moot Court Committee
- Account No: 519302010221761
- IFSC: UBIN0551937
- Bank: Union Bank of India, State Bar Council Branch, Jabalpur
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional Registration Starts | 10 July 2025 |
| Registration Deadline (Round I) | 25 July 2025 |
| Clarification Request Deadline | 28 July 2025 |
| Release of Clarifications | 5 August 2025 |
| Soft Copy Memorial Submission | 23 August 2025 |
| Round I Results | 31 August 2025 |
| Round II Payment Deadline | 3 September 2025 |
| Hard Copy Memorial Submission | 7 September 2025 |
| Researcher’s Test & Memorial Exchange | 12 September 2025 |
| Preliminary & Semi-Final Rounds | 13 September 2025 |
| Final Round & Valedictory | 14 September 2025 |
Prizes
With a total prize pool of over ₹1.1 lakh, the competition offers significant incentives:
- Winner Team: ₹35,000
- Runner-Up: ₹25,000
- Best Speaker: ₹10,000
- Best Researcher: ₹10,000
- Best Memorial (Petitioner): ₹15,000
- Best Memorial (Respondent): ₹15,000
- Additional Perk: Free Manupatra Academy Course for winners
All participants will receive certificates of participation or merit based on performance.
Contact Information
For queries, please write to: [email protected]
Postal Address:
Dharmashastra National Law University,
BRBRAITT Campus, South Civil Lines,
Ridge Road, Jabalpur (M.P.) – 482001
Student Coordinators:
- Ashish Kumar Patel (Convenor): +91 96911 82858
- Vedanshi Gangrade (Co-Convenor): +91 99811 32088
Conclusion
The India Juris – DNLU National Moot Court Competition 2025 is more than a contest—it is a prestigious learning experience for the legal minds of tomorrow. With a focus on corporate law and structured around rigorous rounds and expert evaluations, this event promises both intellectual challenge and professional exposure.
Interested law students are encouraged to register early to secure a spot.
The moot proposition and brochure is here.