1st NLU Meg- NHRC National Law Moot Court Competition

Deadline Open Deadline

Location

National Law University Meghalaya Mayurbhanj Complex, Nongthymmai, Shillong - 793014

Details of the Organization

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.

Details of the Moot Court Competition

National Law University Meghalaya is organizing the first edition of the NLU Meg- NHRC National Moot Court Competition in an offline mode on March 15 to 17, 2024, 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. We cordially invite your Law School/University/ Institution/College and likewise to participate in the Competition.

Eligibility

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.