5TH NATIONAL TRIAL ADVOCACY COMPETITION (VIRTUAL) : KERALA LAW ACADEMY , THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

About Kerala Law Academy (KLA)

The Kerala Law Academy (KLA) stands as a center of excellence in legal education, consultancy, research, and pioneering law reforms. Located in Trivandrum, Kerala's capital, the prestigious Kerala Law Academy Law College occupies a picturesque hilltop with views of the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. The liberal atmosphere of the Academy’s research wing, the Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research (CALSAR), fosters innovative thinking and ideals. This intellectual vitality is reflected in the Academy Law Review, an internationally acclaimed publication since its inception in 1977. The Academy's moot court teams consistently represent the institution on prestigious international platforms. KLA's commitment to social responsibility is evident through its socio-legal clinics and consultancy services. The college is affiliated with the University of Kerala, further strengthening its academic credentials.

Venue and Date:

Virtual mode, 18th to 20th of October 2024 at the Kerala Law Academy Law College Campus, Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Eligibility:

The Competition is open to all Law Colleges / Law Schools / Universities, Departments of Law in India (hereafter “participating institutions”) recognized by the Bar Council of India. The participation is limited to LL. B students both in the Three-Year Scheme and Five- Year Scheme.

Team Composition:

Each team shall consist of a maximum of 3 members, the composition consisting of two speakers and one researcher. The team shall notify such an arrangement during the time o f registration. Any changes shall be informed to the organizers, on or before the 30th of September, 2024. Such a team shall not during any stage of the competition rearrange the position of its members to form any new combination. No coach/assistant/person shall be permitted in the room during the conduct of the trial other than the participants.

Awards:

• The winner will be awarded a merit certificate and a cash prize of ₹15000/-

• Runners-up will be awarded a merit certificate and a cash prize of ₹10000/-

• All the participants will be awarded E-certificates of participation

Important Dates:

• The last date for registration will be on 30-09-2024, (Monday).

• The team codes will be allotted on 12-10-2024, (Saturday).

• The Procedural Test (Online) for the competition will be on 14-10-2024, (Monday).

• The Registration fees for Second Rounds shall be completed by 16-10-2024, (Wednesday).

• Inaugural session will be held on 18-10-2024, (Friday). [All the participants must join and it will be followed by the lotting session.]

• The Preliminary Rounds will be held on 19-10-2024, (Saturday).

• The Semi-Final and Final rounds will be held on 20-10-2024, (Sunday).

• Valedictory Session will be held on 20-10-2024, (Sunday). [All the participants must join

How to Register-

• More than one team per College/Institution may take part in the Competition, provided that explicit permission has been provided from the specified College/Institution for the same.

• Provisional Registration - Institutions/Teams interested in participating in the Competition can provisionally register by sending an e-mail to klatrialadvocacy@keralalawacademy.in

• Direct Registration - The Institutions/Teams intending to participate in the Competition must register on or before 30th September 2024, Monday (30.09.2024) by submitting the duly filled Proforma provided in the Kerala Law Academy website.

Registration fees:

The participants shall pay a non-refundable initial registration fee of 800/- rupees through the college website to enter the competition. The teams which are selected after clearing the procedural test shall pay an additional amount of 2,200/- rupees on qualifying for the main competition through the link which will be send to you after selection. After completing the payment, a copy of the transaction (either a screenshot or a photo) shall be sent to the e-mail id – klatrialadvocacy@keralalawacademy.in with your details. Only after acknowledgment from the organizers, the registration will be completed. The Organizers will not take any responsibility for any fault of payment arising from the bank or third-party applications.

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For Any QUERIES, Contact klatrialadvocacy@keralalawacademy.in.