8th National Law Fest Arguendo 2025 at UILS, Panjab University, Chandigarh [March 28-30; Hybrid; Cash prizes worth Rs. 1.5L]: Register by March 5!

About UILS

The University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, has been at the forefront of legal education since its establishment in 2004-05, distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence and professional development. Integrating traditional legal principles with contemporary pedagogical methodologies, UILS meticulously cultivates expertise in legal research, advocacy, drafting, and negotiation. Its comprehensive academic framework, encompassing moot court competitions, client counselling, legal aid initiatives, and internships with esteemed members of the judiciary, leading law firms, and NGOs, ensures that students acquire both theoretical proficiency and hands-on experience in the legal profession.

Event Details

1. UILS National Moot Court Competition, 2025 (Preliminary & Quarter Final Rounds (Virtual) – 15th March, 2025 & Semi- final & final rounds (on- campus) – 28th – 30th March,2025).

UILS takes immense pride in presenting the UILS National Moot Court Competition, 2025—a premier platform designed to test and refine the legal acumen of aspiring advocates. This competition will challenge participants to engage with complex and evolving legal issues, craft persuasive and well-reasoned arguments, and demonstrate exceptional courtroom advocacy before a distinguished panel of judges, legal scholars, and seasoned practitioners.Beyond the rigor of competition, this event offers a rare opportunity to interact with legal luminaries, exchange ideas with peers from prestigious institutions across the country, and immerse oneself in the art of legal reasoning and ethical advocacy. We cordially invite you to join us for this prestigious event, where brilliant minds come together to merge strategy with intellect, and where the pursuit of excellence is the foundation of the competition. 

• Eligibility – The Competition is open to all students enrolled bona-fide on a regular basis in an Undergraduate/Postgraduate law course (including LL.M. programs) or its equivalent conducted by any institution recognized by the Bar Council of India.
• Team Composition – A team must consist of minimum of 2 and maximum of 3, with two designated as speakers and one as researcher. In case of team of 2- member team, both individuals will be designated as speakers. 
• Registration Fee- INR 3000

Bank Details

Account Name : Director, UILS 

Account # 10444979993 

IFSC Code : SBIN0000742 

Branch : SBI, Sector 14, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India 

KINDLY NOTE- Teams qualifying for semi- final rounds will be required to pay an additional amount for on- campus accommodation in the campus. This fee will be notified to the qualifying teams at a later stage. 

2. 5th Justice A.S. Anand National Mediation & Negotiation Competition 

In life, you may not get what you deserve, but you will definitely get what you negotiate.” With the aim of imparting Negotiation and Mediation skills to aspiring lawyers, the ADR & CCL Board, UILS presents the Fifth Edition of the Justice A.S. Anand National Mediation and Negotiation Competition (Hybrid) to be conducted on15th of March 2025 and 28th-30th March 2025. Participants will undergo skill development a teach stage of the competition, with UILS eagerly anticipating the participation of students from across the country. Don your Freud apparel and Holmes Hat, and join us for a learning and fun-filled event centred on negotiation. The organizing committee and volunteers are dedicated to enhancing your experience. 

• Eligibility – The Competition is open to all students enrolled bona-fide on a regular basis in an Undergraduate/Postgraduate law course (including LL.M. programs) or its equivalent conducted by any institution recognized by the Bar Council of India.
• Team Composition – Team shall consist of one Mediator and the Negotiating Team consisting of one Client and one counsel. 
• Registration Fee – INR 3000

Bank Details

Account Name : Director, UILS 

Account # 10444979993 

IFSC Code : SBIN0000742 

Branch : SBI, Sector 14, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India 

KINDLY NOTE- Teams qualifying for quarter- final rounds will be required to pay an additional amount for on- campus accommodation in the campus. This fee will be notified to the qualifying teams at a later stage. 

Both the competitions will take place in a hybrid format. Participants are requested to go through from detailed rulebook.

Timeline

1. UILS National Moot Court Competition, 2025

2. 5th Justice A.S. Anand National Mediation & Negotiation Competition

Contact Details

MCS Team 

• Student Coordinators:
  • Rashi Chandhiok + 91 9138117326 (President)
  • Manvi Gulati + 91 9855821281(Convener)
  • Rajat Verma + 91 7299772998 (Co-Convener)
  • Official Email— [email protected]

ADR- CCL Board

• Student Coordinators:
  • Krittika Walia +91 99966 41359 (Convenor)
  • Tej Partap Singh Gill + 91 73476 18696 (Co-Convenor)
  • Sandali + 91 76963 11313 (Co-Convenor)
  • Official Email- ADR- CCL Board- [email protected]

Important Links

• Link for Brochure – 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rcn8CFxZY1i-OsSaZvZA2dtfJOTlAwIh?usp=sharing

• Provisional Registration Form Link for UILS National Moot Court Competition,2025 – 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMEJYkpoP0qRlfslvCVjGsgUNry3jfDBhL5XDuBqH_clcPZw/viewform?usp=sharing

• Final Registration Form  Link for UILS National Moot Court Competition,2025- 

https://forms.gle/j9BSAFcLai3GRsW26

• Link for Moot Proposition and Rules and Regulations of UILS National Moot Court Competition, 2025- 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jTJ1zaNWk9lU6hqyVz0jdJ72QmpI338a?usp=sharing

• Provisional Registration Form Link for 5th Justice A.S. Anand National Mediation & Negotiation Competition – 

https://forms.gle/hXtYqWB6CeXFHqQb7

• Link for Moot Proposition and Rules and Regulations of 5th Justice A.S. Anand National Mediation & Negotiation Competition – 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RAjPP-aQPFld3QgHpdvC8EuLq-WO_pED