It is with immense pride and enthusiasm that the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society at WBNUJS Kolkata announces the 7th NUJS Mediation Competition, scheduled to be held from 28th February 2025 to 2nd March 2025.
This competition offers a unique platform for law students worldwide to engage in a rigorous contest, network with leading ADR professionals, and compete for exciting prizes, including exclusive internship opportunities. Adding to its prestige, the winners will secure a coveted spot at the Warsaw Negotiation Round, offering them an excellent opportunity to showcase their talents on an international stage.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The NUJS Mediation Competition is one of the most esteemed competitions in the Indian ADR circuit. Its primary goal is to promote mediation as a preferred method of Alternative Dispute Resolution. We are thrilled to present the 7th edition of the NUJS Mediation Competition in collaboration with Khaitan & Co, Argus Partners and Triumvir Law, with a commitment to achieving greater heights. Over the course of three exciting days, ADR enthusiasts from around the world will engage in thrilling mediation sessions.
Throughout the years, we have collaborated with prestigious organizations and firms, including Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM), Argus Partners, International Mediation Institute (IMI), CAMP Bangalore, Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution Team (PACT), Waegger Negotiation Institute (Norway), Transatlantic Negotiation Competition (TANC), and The Negotiation Challenge (TNC). Since 2019, the competition has attracted participation from renowned universities across India and internationally, including institutions from the United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and more.
COMPETITION FORMAT
Each mediation session will consist of two co-mediators and two negotiating teams (one representing each party) from different universities. The competition structure includes two preliminary rounds (for all participating teams), followed by the quarter-finals (top 8 teams), semi-finals (top 4 teams), and the finals (top 2 teams).
QUALIFIERS AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 7TH EDITION
Top-performing participants will receive opportunities to qualify for and intern with leading ADR organizations. The qualifiers include prestigious competitions such as the Warsaw Negotiation Round, APIIT Law School International Negotiation Competition, AIADR Malaysia, Transatlantic Negotiation Competition (TANC), The Negotiation Challenge (TNC), and the MediateGuru Virtual International Mediation Competition.
In addition to these qualification opportunities, participants will also have access to exclusive internships with Khaitan & Co, Argus Partners, Triumvir Law, Ex Curia, IAMC, and MediateGuru (with Sangeeta Mehrotra and Vivek Tanwar). Other opportunities include a Research Assistantship with Param Bhamra, internships at AIADR Malaysia, and with Webnyay. These opportunities provide invaluable practical exposure and a chance to work alongside some of the foremost experts in the ADR field.
This year, in addition to the core competition, we are delighted to offer participants unique learning experiences and collaborations. These include a Panel Discussion with leading ADR experts: We are honored to be joined by distinguished panelists for the NUJS Mediation Competition: Mr. Chakrapani Misra (Senior Partner at Khaitan & Co. and a certified mediator), Mr. Sameer Bindra (Senior Associate at Khaitan & Co.), Mr. Joe Tirado (Ex-Head of ADR, Garrigues LLP UK), Mr. AJ Jawad (Registrar, IAMC) and Param Bhamra (Founder, MediateGuru).
Participants will also benefit from an Online Workshop conducted by Mr. Roar from the Waegger Negotiation Institute, Oslo, providing insights from international negotiation practices. Further opportunities include a Blog Writing Opportunity with Ex Curia, as well as Access to Webnyay Gen AI Products and the Jurisphere Application for top achievers. These initiatives are designed to provide participants with broader academic and professional exposure, further enriching their ADR journey.
We are delighted to welcome SBI as our Silver Partner, SCC Online as our Knowledge Partner, and SCC Times as our Media Partner. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed problem drafters—Mr. Roar Thun Wægger, Mr. Felipe Glioche, Mr. Param Bhamra, IAMC Hyderabad, and Mr. Atish Chakraborty—for their invaluable contributions.
CONTACT INFORMATION
A detailed brochure with all relevant information is attached herewith. Any additional updates will be communicated by the university as needed.
For any queries, please feel free to contact us at: mediationcompetition@nujs.edu
We eagerly look forward to hosting you for yet another remarkable year of constructive dialogue and resolution!
