12th Prof. V S Mani Memorial International Law Moot Court Competition 2026

The 12th Prof. V.S. Mani Memorial International Law Moot Court Competition, 2026, is one of India’s prestigious international law moot competitions organised by the Seedling School of Law and Governance, Jaipur National University. This competition provides law students with an opportunity to develop advocacy, legal research, and argumentation skills while competing at an international level.

The competition will be held from 27th March to 29th March 2026 at Jaipur National University, Rajasthan.

This article provides complete details including important dates, eligibility, registration process, competition structure, awards, and rules in simple language.

What is the Prof. V.S. Mani Moot Court Competition?

The competition is organized in memory of Prof. V.S. Mani, a renowned scholar in International Law. It simulates proceedings similar to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), allowing students to present written memorials and oral arguments.

Important Dates and Schedule (Table)

The official schedule of the competition is as follows:

Note: Dates may change at the organizer’s discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

Students eligible to participate include:

• Students enrolled in:
  • 3-Year LL.B. course
  • 5-Year Integrated Law Course
• From any recognized university in India or abroad
• Maximum teams allowed: 40 teams
• Team composition:
  • Minimum: 2 members
  • Maximum: 3 members
  • Includes Speakers and Researcher

Registration Process

Release of Moot Problem
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Fill Registration Form
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Pay Registration Fee
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Send Registration Email
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Submit Memorial (Soft Copy)
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Submit Memorial (Hard Copy)
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Participate in Competition

Registration Fee

Official Registration Email

📧 mootcourt@jnujaipur.ac.in

🌐 Website: www.jnujaipur.ac.in

Structure of the Competition

The competition consists of four rounds:

Preliminary Round
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Quarter Final
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Semi Final
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Final Round

Moot Court Competition Format

Written Round (Memorial Submission)

Each team must submit:

• Memorial for Applicant
• Memorial for Respondent

Memorial must include:

• Cover Page
• Facts
• Arguments
• Authorities
• Prayer

Formatting:

• Font: Times New Roman
• Size: 12
• Citation: Bluebook 21st Edition

Oral Round Format

Preliminary Round

Semi-Final

Final

Evaluation Criteria

Written Memorial Marking

Total: 100 marks

Oral Pleading Marking

Based on:

• Legal knowledge
• Argument skill
• Response to judges
• Court manners

Total: 100 marks

Awards and Cash Prizes

This competition offers attractive cash prizes:

Dress Code

Mandatory dress code:

Male Participants

• Black trousers
• White shirt
• Black shoes
• Black blazer

Female Participants

• Black trousers/salwar
• White shirt/kurta
• Black shoes
• Black blazer

Non-compliance may lead to disqualification.

Communication and Contact Details

Contact: 📧 mootcourt@jnujaipur.ac.in