The Nyayavani Foundation invites registrations for the 2nd Nyayavani National Virtual Moot Court Competition 2026, a premier virtual moot court competition designed to enhance legal research, memorial drafting, and advocacy skills among law students across India.
With a prize pool of up to ₹50,000, exclusive DharmaBot AI subscriptions, trophies, certificates, and an opportunity to argue before an esteemed panel of judges and legal experts, the competition promises an enriching and rewarding experience for aspiring legal professionals.
About the Organiser
Nyayavani Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting legal awareness, access to justice, and quality legal education. Through legal aid initiatives, internships, awareness campaigns, webinars, skill-development programmes, and community outreach activities, the Foundation empowers law students while supporting marginalized communities.
With a growing pan-India network of legal professionals, academicians, and volunteers, Nyayavani Foundation strives to bridge the gap between legal education and social responsibility by fostering inclusivity, equality, and meaningful social impact.
About the Competition
The 2nd Nyayavani National Virtual Moot Court Competition offers law students from across the country an opportunity to showcase their advocacy, legal research, memorial drafting, and oral argumentation skills while addressing contemporary legal issues.
Participants will argue before a distinguished panel comprising High Court Judges, Senior Advocates, and renowned legal academicians, making the competition an excellent platform for learning, networking, and professional development.
Eligibility
The competition is open to:
Students enrolled in a 3-year LL.B. programme.
Students enrolled in a 5-year Integrated Law programme.
Teams consisting of two or three members, including:
Two Speakers
One Optional Researcher
Inter-college teams are permitted.
There is no limit on the number of teams participating from a single institution.
Registration Fee
| Registration Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration (Till 1 August 2026) | ₹1,500 per team |
| Regular Registration | ₹1,800 per team |
Registration Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BJhUFIEMeuJE1lnWNZn_khPBjvYDco6E/view?usp=drivesdk
Awards
The competition offers attractive cash prizes and additional benefits.
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner | ₹10,000 Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate + Memento + Exclusive DharmaBot AI Access + Special Discount on Lawctopus Law School Courses |
| Runner-Up | ₹5,100 Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate + Memento + Exclusive DharmaBot AI Access + Special Discount on Lawctopus Law School Courses |
| Best Memorial | ₹2,000 Cash Prize |
| Best Mooter | ₹1,500 Cash Prize |
| Best Researcher | ₹1,500 Cash Prize |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Moot Proposition | 10 July 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration Deadline | 1 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Seeking Clarifications | 18 September 2026 |
| Memorial Submission (Soft Copy) | 20 September 2026 |
| Researcher's Test | 24 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Rounds | 25 September 2026 |
| Quarter-Final Rounds | 26 September 2026 |
| Semi-Final Rounds | 26 September 2026 |
| Final Round | 27 September 2026 |
| Valedictory Ceremony & Result Declaration | 27 September 2026 |
Brochure
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lt3q9U890lOCSOuqgI3Wq_VIRTPgGN03/view?usp=drivesdk
Moot Proposition
https://drive.google.com/file/d/143lu5veE214LB6jMeYySZt4TLRtaDfRH/view?usp=drivesdk
Contact Details
Email: [email protected]