Dates: 11 October 2026 (Online) and 14 November 2026 (Offline)
Organised by: Moot Court Society, KIIT School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar
About the II KIIT International Moot Court Competition, 2026
The Moot Court Society of KIIT School of Law is pleased to organise the II KIIT International Moot Court Competition, 2026, continuing its commitment to promoting excellence in legal research, advocacy, argumentation and dispute resolution.
The competition provides law students from across India and abroad with a platform to engage with complex contemporary legal questions, develop persuasive advocacy, and compete before distinguished arbitrators and members of the legal fraternity. The competition will be conducted in two stages, with the Preliminary Rounds being held online and the Advanced Rounds being conducted offline at KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar.
With a total prize pool of ₹3,90,000, the competition aims to provide participants with a rigorous and intellectually engaging mooting experience.
About KIIT School of Law
KIIT School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University, has emerged as a prominent institution for legal education and advocacy training. Over the years, the institution has developed a strong mooting culture and has hosted significant national and international academic events, including the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, India Rounds, and the Bar Council of India International Moot Court Competition.
Through initiatives such as the II KIIT International Moot Court Competition, KIIT School of Law continues to provide students with opportunities to strengthen their research, analytical reasoning, written advocacy and oral advocacy skills.
Moot Problem Overview
The moot proposition for the II KIIT International Moot Court Competition, 2026 is based on international commercial arbitration and documentary credits.
The dispute involves an ICC arbitration between the parties arising from a credit transaction governed by the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, 2007 Revision, ICC Publication No. 600 (UCP 600). The proposition raises complex questions concerning the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal, the applicability of the arbitration agreement to multiple parties, the incorporation and interpretation of UCP 600, and the obligations arising from documentary credits.
The proposition therefore offers participants an opportunity to engage with the intersection of international arbitration, banking law, documentary credits, sanctions and international commercial law.
Dates and Schedule
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20 August 2026: Release of Moot Problem, Brochure and commencement of registration
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7 September 2026: Last date for registration
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7 September 2026: Last date to seek clarifications
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14 September 2026: Release of clarifications
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4 October 2026: Last date for memorial submission
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11 October 2026: Online Preliminary Rounds
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14 November 2026: Researcher’s Test and Offline Advanced Rounds
The Preliminary Rounds will be conducted online, while the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Final Round will form part of the Offline Advanced Rounds.
Registration and Participation
The competition is open to students enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year law degree programme, or a comparable graduate programme in law, subject to the eligibility requirements prescribed in the Rules. Participants must represent a recognised and accredited institution where they are enrolled.
Each team may consist of a minimum of two members and a maximum of three members, comprising a maximum of two speakers and one researcher.
The registration fee is:
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INR 6,000 for National Teams
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USD 100 for International Teams
Registration must be completed by 7 September 2026 through the prescribed online registration form.
Acknowledgement
KIIT School of Law proudly acknowledges SCC Online as the Knowledge Partner and SCC Times as the Media Partner for the II KIIT International Moot Court Competition, 2026.
The support of SCC Online contributes significantly to the academic and research-oriented objectives of the competition, while SCC Times, as the Media Partner, will help extend the reach of the competition and highlight its academic discourse, emerging advocacy talent and significant moments.
Contact Details
For further information and correspondence regarding the competition:
Moot Court Society
KIIT School of Law
KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar
Email: society.mcs@kls.ac.in
For the Rulebook, click here, and for the Brochure, click here.
