The competition allows the participants to hone their practical skills of communicating with the clients through a simulation of a real client-counsel interaction. A collaboration between the Moot Court Association of NLIU with Singhania & Partners LLP strives to provide a healthy competitive environment for participating teams, allowing them to grow and master this important skill.
The 3rd and the 4th editions of the NLIU National Client Counselling Competition were conducted virtually and saw great competitive energy with around 50+ Provisional Registrations for the same, despite the virtual nature of the competition. The competition was conducted in partnership with Link Legal and EBC-SCC and with the support of the participants, turned out to be a successful event, characterized by stellar competition between students from top law schools across the country.
About Singhania & Partners LLP
Singhania & Partners LLP, on the brink of its silver jubilee, stands tall among India’s foremost law firms. Boasting a robust team of over 100 seasoned professionals, the firm excels in diverse legal domains, including Arbitration, Litigation, Project Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, and Intellectual Property Rights. Notably, Singhania & Partners has carved a niche for itself as the “Go-To Experts in Construction Disputes Advisory,” leaving an indelible mark on the legal landscape.
The firm’s dedication to excellence has been duly recognized with numerous accolades, including impressive rankings in 15 practice areas and the accreditation of two of its practitioners in 2022. The partners at Singhania & Partners LLP serve as shining examples of the firm’s commitment to excellence. They have received accolades from IFLR1000 for their outstanding contributions in Project Development, Banking, and Project Finance practices. In 2021, Forbes Powerlist rightfully crowned the firm as the undisputed leader in its field. Furthermore, Singhania & Partners LLP has consistently garnered commendations from respected legal directories, such as Chambers and Partners, Legal500, Indian Business Law Journal, Benchmark Litigation, and Asialaw Profiles, among others.
The firm’s diverse clientele is a testament to its extensive capabilities, encompassing major Indian businesses, Fortune 500 multinational corporations, private clients, startups, and tech ventures. Additionally, Singhania & Partners offers expert counsel to ministries, government authorities, and public sector undertakings. As Singhania & Partners LLP looks ahead to a promising future, it remains unwavering in its commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal excellence, setting new industry benchmarks, and nurturing enduring partnerships.
The 2024 Edition
The Moot Court Association of NLIU, Bhopal takes immense pleasure in announcing the 6th NLIU – Singhania & Partners National Client Counselling Competition, 2024, scheduled to take place from 18th-20th October, 2024 on campus of NLIU, Bhopal.
The MCA, with every successive edition of this renowned competition, hopes to part every participant, be it client or counsel with an enriched experience and a platform to express their zeal and rigour with respect to the legal sphere.
About the Competition
The competition is one of the most prestigious client counselling competitions organized in the country. It is one of our flagship events and Singhania & Partners LLP is our official institutional partner for the competition. The final rounds of the past editions have been judged by renowned personalities in the legal fraternity like Mr. Vikas Goel (Senior Partner, Singhania & Partners LLP), Mr. Atul Sharma (Managing Partner, Link Legal), Mr. Salman Khurshid (Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India) and Hon’ble Justice (Retd.) Alok Verma (Former Judge, High Court of Madhya Pradesh).
We look forward to making the competition a huge success and a memorable learning experience for all the participating teams.
Format of the Competition
This year, the competition shall be organised in a physical mode. We have a maximum cap of 20 teams. The teams shall be selected on the basis of first-come first-serve basis. The Registration Fee for the competition is Rs. 10,000/- for a 2-member team. Both the team members shall participate as counsels in the competition. The link to the Brochure and the Rules of the Competition is provided here: https://lnkd.in/d5PVCyjM
If your institution wishes to provisionally register for the competition, please fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/dsEsZKyk
Timeline of the Competition
- Last Date for Provisional Registration: 15th September, 2024
- Last Date for Final Registration: 22nd September, 2024
- Release of the Pools: TBD
- Physical Oral Rounds: 18th to 20th October, 2024
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Please feel free to reach us at clientcounselling@nliu.ac.in or mca@nliu.ac.in in case any clarification is required.
Find relevant documents of the 2023 edition here.
