{"id":377262,"date":"2026-03-03T12:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=377262"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:46:48","slug":"justice-js-verma-adr-client-counselling-competition-navitas-law-fest-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/03\/03\/justice-js-verma-adr-client-counselling-competition-navitas-law-fest-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Participation | 6th Justice J.S. Verma Memorial ADR & Client Counselling Competition and Navitas Law Fest, 2026 organised by the Department of Law, MAIMS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About the Organisers<\/h2>\n

Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies was established in 2003 by the Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society. The Institute has attained a distinct position in offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including BBA, B.Com (Hons.), BA (Hons.) Economics, BA (Journalism and Mass Communication), BA LL.B (Integrated), BBA LL.B (Integrated), and LL.M. programmes in Intellectual Property Rights (introduced in 2022), Corporate Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (introduced in 2023). The Institute is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, and is accredited with an ‘A++’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).<\/span><\/p>\n

We collaborate and maintain excellent relationships with industry and leading corporate houses for training and internship opportunities. This gives our students an edge over others, which is reflected in our year after year high placement rates.<\/p>\n

At MAIMS, we inspire dreams, galvanise actions, and define the vision for tomorrow. Our enthusiasm knows no bounds and our dedication to take education to new heights is indeed strong.<\/p>\n

Details of the event<\/h2>\n

The competition is a 11-day mega event with ADRCC and Law fest of the Department of Law organized annually. The<\/span> 6th edition is scheduled to be held from<\/span> 13th March-<\/span> 24th March, 2026. The fest will host various academic, literary & cultural competitions that will witness the participation of students from law schools and universities pan-India.<\/span> Justice J. S. Verma Memorial ADR & Client Counselling Competition seeks to encourage the effective use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and to promote an open exchange of ideas, experience & technical know-how between students and legal professionals. The competition aims to combine the use of ADR and collaborative problem-solving skills of law students so as to successfully represent the litigating interests of parties and thus, proceed toward conflict resolution. We believe that this competition will foster an environment of understanding and encourage students to adopt better and faster means of dispute resolution. Alongside, the Department also presents Law Fest-<\/span> NAVITAS which involves various literary competitions namely – Judgement Writing Competition, Constitution Quiz, Extempore Moot Court Competition (both English and Hindi), Creative Writing Competition, Article Writing Competition, Poetry Writing Competition, Comic Strip Writing Competition, Mock CIRP, Jus Quest- The Legal History Quiz & Tark-Kshetra – The Great Debate Competition (both English and Hindi).<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/h2>\n

Mediation: Each university\/college may register for this competition with no restriction as to the number of teams per university\/college. Students pursuing Law (3 year or 5 year courses) from any recognized Colleges or Universities across the Nation.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Client Counselling:<\/span> Each university\/college may register for this competition with a maximum of TWO teams per university\/college. Students pursuing law (3-year or 5-year courses) belonging to recognized universities and institutions across the nation are permitted to participate in the competition.<\/p>\n

Arbitration:<\/span> Each university\/college may register for this competition with no restrictions as to the number of teams per university\/college. Students pursuing law (3-year or 5-year) courses from recognized institutions are only permitted to participate in the competition.<\/p>\n

Negotiation:<\/span> Each university\/college may register for this competition with no restriction as to the number of teams per university\/college. Students pursuing Law (3 year or 5 year courses) from any recognized Colleges or Universities across the Nation.<\/p>\n

Extempore Moot Court:<\/h2>\n