22nd T.S. Venkateswara Iyer Memorial Moot court Competition - Govt. Law college Ernakulam

About The Institution

The Government Law College, Ernakulam, established in 1874, is Kerala’s oldest law college and one of India’s most prestigious institutions. Located in the heart of Kochi by the Vembanad Lake, the college boasts a rich legacy of 150 years, producing eminent legal luminaries such as Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, Justice K.M. Joseph, Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, and Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.Renowned for its rigorous curriculum and vibrant campus life, the college is a hub of intellectual growth, fostering critical thinking, advocacy, and leadership. Offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law, it is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University and recognized by the UGC and Bar Council of India.As it celebrates its sesquicentennial anniversary, the college reflects on its historic achievements while reaffirming its commitment to excellence in legal education and justice

About The Competition

The Moot Club at Government Law College, Ernakulam, is thrilled to announce the 22nd Edition of the T.S. Venkateswara Iyer Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy National Moot Court Competition 2025. The competition will be held in a hybrid format, with the preliminary rounds taking place virtually on 1st and 2^nd February 2025, and the in-person rounds from 21st to 23^rdFebruary 2025

Eligibility

The competition is open to undergraduate students pursuing an LL.B. program (3-year, 5-year & LLM courses) from any law school, university, or department of law recognized by the Bar Council of India. Each institution is allowed to send only one team to represent them.

competition Structure

The competition will follow a multi-round format:

Preliminary Rounds: There will be two preliminary rounds of arguments per team, One for petitioner & another for respondent which would be held online.
Quarter-Finals: There will be two quarter final rounds of arguments per team, one for petitioner & another for respondent.

Semi-Finals and Finals: The format consists of 90 minutes in total for the round and 45 minutes per team. The winners in semi-finals are decided on the knock out basis, will proceed to the Final round. All the other rules of the Semi-final rounds are also applicable in the final round

Registration

The last date for provisional registration is 15^th January 2025.
Provisional registration after the given deadline shall not be accepted, under any circumstances.
After the deadline for the provisional registration expires, the organisers shall respond to each provisionally registered team, with a unique team code, which shall be used to identify the teams during the competition.
The teams qualifying the Memorial Selection Round should proceed to complete the Final Registration.
The Final Registration form will be sent to the selected teams on the day of announcing the result of the Memorial Selection (24^thJanuary 20)

Team Composition

Each team must consist of 3 members:

• 2 speakers

• 1 researcher

The maximum number cannot be modified under any circumstance.

Each team will be provided a team code, at the time of provisional registration, prior to the submission of memorials via e-mail. This team code will be used to refer to the team for the whole competition.

Fee Details

The Registration fee for the competition is INR 3000/- (without accommodation and transport facilities). For the teams who opts for accommodation and transport facilities the Registration fee is INR 4500/-. The team may choose to pay the accommodation and transport fees (INR 1500/-) at the time of arrival for the Quarters.

However, such teams must mandatorily pay the INR 3000/- at the time of final registration.

Selected Teams should complete the final registration form with photos of team members and signature of the Head of the Institution (along with Seal of institution) and a scanned copy of the same along with the payment receipt should be sent to tsvnationalmootglce@gmail.com with the subject, ‘Registration for XXII National Moot Court Competition for Adv. T. S. Venkateswara Iyer Ever Rolling Trophy, 2025’ on or before 27^th January 2025.

Teams shall use the following Bank Account for remittance of the Registration Fee:

Name of the Bank & Branch: PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
Account holder Name: MOOT CLUB GOVT. LAW COLLEGE ERNAKULAM
Account Number: 4271000100107762
IFSC Code: PUNB0427100

Important Dates

Last date for Provisional Registration: 15 January 2025
Final Clarification Release: 19 January 2025
Last date for Memorial Submission (soft copy): 21 January 2025
Memorial Selection Results and Intimation: 24 January 2025
Last date for Final Registration and payment of Registration Fee: 27 January 2025
Online Verification: 31 January 2025
Draw of Lots for Preliminary Rounds & Researcher’s Interview (Online): 1 February 2025
Preliminary Rounds 1 & 2 (Online): 2 February 2025
Scanned Copy of Travel Details to be mailed: 6 February 2025
Inauguration and Draw of Lots: 21 February 2025
Quarter Finals 1 & 2 and Semi-finals: 22 February 2025

Final Round and Valedictory Ceremony: 23 February 2025

Awards and prizes

Honors in this competition shall include:

Best Team
Second Best Team
Best Student Advocate
Second Best Student Advocate
Best Memorial
Second Best Memorial
Best Researcher
Second Best Researcher

The winners of the above-mentioned titles will be awarded cash prizes, certificates and ever rolling trophies. In addition to the above, Certificates will be given to other categories of winners and all other participants.

Contact Information

Any clarifications regarding the competition may be sent to tsvnationalmootglce@gmail.com with the subject “Request for clarification”.For clarifications, participants shall email their query to the aforementioned email. Queries through social media handles of the organizer shall not the entertained or considered valid.

Faculty Coordinators: