About the Organisation
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) is a Central University established by an Act of Parliament under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Accredited with an ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC, the University is committed to academic excellence and professional development across disciplines.
MANUU Law School functions as a premier centre for legal education within the University and is dedicated to fostering analytical, ethical, and practice-oriented legal training. The institution emphasizes experiential learning to equip students with the professional competencies required in contemporary legal practice.
About the Opportunity
MANUU Law School is organizing the First International Client Counselling Competition, 2026.
The competition seeks to simulate a real-time law office consultation, wherein participating teams interview a client, identify legal and factual issues, analyse potential courses of action, and provide structured legal advice. The objective is to cultivate essential lawyering skills such as client interviewing, legal analysis, ethical reasoning, teamwork, and professional communication.
The competition will be conducted in four rounds:
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Preliminary Round
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Quarter Final
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Semi-Final
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Final Round
The Preliminary and Quarter Final Rounds will be conducted online, while the Semi-Final and Final Rounds will be held offline at MANUU, Hyderabad.
Theme
The problem for the competition shall be based on any or the entire spectrum of laws, including:
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Public International Law
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AI & Law
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Constitutional Law
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Criminal Law
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Labour Law
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Administrative Law
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Company Law
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Family Law
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Other allied areas of law relevant to the theme
Eligibility
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Students enrolled in three-year or five-year LL.B. degree programmes from recognized Universities/Law Schools/Colleges are eligible to participate.
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Each team shall consist of two participants only (Counsel 1 and Counsel 2).
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Only one team per institution shall be permitted.
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A maximum of 20 teams shall be selected on a first-come-first-serve basis (subject to extension at the discretion of the Organizing Committee).
Registration Fee
The registration fee is ₹2,000/- per team.
The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration shall be confirmed only upon receipt of payment and submission of payment acknowledgment.
Prizes
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Winner: ₹20,000/- along with Memento and Certificate
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Runner-Up: ₹10,000/- along with Memento and Certificate
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Best Counsel (Male): ₹5,000/- along with Memento and Certificate
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Best Counsel (Female): ₹5,000/- along with Memento and Certificate
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Certificates of Participation shall be awarded to all participants
Important Dates
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Registration Opens: 25 June 2026
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Registration Closes: 10 August 2026
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Release of Client Counselling Problem: 21 August 2026
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Preliminary & Quarter Final Rounds (Online): 22 August 2026
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Semi-Final & Final Rounds (Offline at MANUU, Hyderabad): 20 September 2026
Registration Process
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Fill out the online registration form.
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Pay the registration fee of ₹2,000/- per team.
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Upload payment proof along with the registration form.
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Upon successful verification, a Team Code will be allotted within 48 hours.
Selection is strictly on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Organising Chairman
Prof. (Dr.) Tabrez Ahmad
Founding Dean & HOD
MANUU Law School
Email- dean.law@manuu.edu.in
Contact
For queries, please contact:
Faculty Convener
Dr. Sateesh Kumar
Mob: +91 9455228837
Email- client.counselling@manuu.edu.in
Student Convener
Mohd Anas
Mob: +91 9839062549
Student Co-Convener
Munibur Rahman
Mob: +91 7394086094
Student Secretary
Shania Minhaj
Mob No- +91 91422556104