ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
Established in 1875, Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram has been at the forefront of legal education in India, nurturing generations of legal luminaries who have significantly contributed to the justice system and societal progress.Affiliated to the Faculty of Law of the University of Kerala, the college is supervised and controlled by the Government of Kerala
Nestled in the heart of Kerala’s capital, the college boasts a rich history intertwined with the evolution of legal education in the country. The faculty comprises distinguished scholars and practitioners, fostering an environment of rigorous academic inquiry. We take immense pride in our tradition of hosting competitions that welcome students from across the country. From prestigious Moot court competition, ADR Competition and Model United Nations to International and National Seminars and Conferences we provide a valuable opportunity for aspiring legal professionals in nurturing talent and encouraging innovation.
As we stand on the brink of a momentous celebration of 150 years, Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, continues to inspire and shape the future of legal education, embodying the spirit of innovation and excellence.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are extremely excited to announce the 10th Edition of the National ADR Competition (Hybrid), organised by the Government Law College,Thiruvananthapuram in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Justice V R Krishna Iyer Chair on ADR Systems. The event is taking place on the 14th, 15th, and 20th of November 2024, in a dynamic hybrid format, with the Preliminary Round being held online. Semi-Finals, and Final Rounds will be conducted on campus in offline format. This event highlights the significance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms and the power of dialogue and cooperation in building a society grounded in fairness, mutual understanding, and sustainable progress.
PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY
The competition will be open to all Law Colleges and Law Departments students recognized by the Bar Council of India. The participation is limited to undergraduate students in law both in the 3-year and 5-year schemes undergoing regular courses. A college/department can send a team comprising three students, who have to deal with the role of the Claimant, the Respondent, and the Rapporteur.
REGISTRATION
Registration fee: Rs 1500 (inclusive of one day accommodation and food for the selected teams)
Account Details: Bank A/c No. — 67152804535
IFSC — SBIN0070415 (SBI, Vikas Bhavan)
A/c Holder Name — Principal Law College, Trivandrum
Link for Provisional Registration:
Last Date for Registration: 23 rd October 2024
The teams shall be selected on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis.
PRELIMS
Upon Registration the selected team shall receive a confirmation mail with team code assigned on or before 25 th October 2024. The Team shall not reveal their identity anywhere in the script or at the time of presentation.Throughout the competition, the Team will be identified by their respective codes..The registered teams shall report for verification at 7.30 p.m. on 13th November 2024 through Google Meet. The preliminary rounds will be held online on 14th and 15 th November 2024.
For this round the team will have to do a role play based on the problem given, Two of the team member acting as the parties and the third member as a rapporteur (mediator/conciliator/arbitrator based on the problem given). Duration shall be 30 minutes.
SEMI FINALS AND FINALS
Teams based on their aggregate score in the prelims will be selected to this round.Semi-final and final rounds of the competition shall be held offline at the campus on 20 th November. The selected teams shall report to the venue at 8.00 a.m. on 20th November 2024.
The teams selected for the semifinals must send their travel plans by 16th November 2024. Their travelling expenses shall be borne by the respective institutions.
Food and Accommodation shall be provided to the selected participants from 19th November 2024 6:00p.m to 20th November 6:00pm for 24 hours. Further details will be intimated accordingly.
In this round scripts will be exchanged along with the rapporteur i.e, the rapporteur of your team will be exchanged with the rapporteur of the opposite team and vice versa.Teams on the basis of their performance in the semi final round will be selected ( aggregate marks of the claimant, respondent and rapporteur) to this round.
Format of the final round will be the same as the semi finals. There shall be an interface of teams from the semifinals onwards. One of the participants of the team as suggested by them shall act as the rapporteur during the presentation of the other team. There will be an exchange of scripts of respective teams. Duration shall be 45 minutes.
MEMORANDUM
The script memorandum shall consist of a general explanation of ADR and the rationale for the method /technique selected by the team along with adequate references in 20 pages (A4 size paper). Written scripts for either side shall consist of a general introduction, briefing on ADR, explanation of the given method, facts in issue, depositions, and the claims/demand/prayer along with exhibits or evidence, extracts, etc. at a maximum of 20 pages. 20 marks will be awarded for it.
Scripts for each role play shall be prepared and submitted by each selected team through the google form by 11:59 PM, 09th November 2024.
Each team shall prepare scripts for all the three given problems. Only teams qualified to the next levels are required to do the role play of the respective problems.
Further, hard copies in triplicate shall reach the institution on or before 12th November 2024.
Link for submission of Scripts:
Last date for submission: 09th November 2024 (11:59 PM)
ACCOLADE FOR TEAMS
Ever-rolling trophies, cash prizes, and individual trophies for winners, and every participant will be awarded an e-certificate of participation. Honours in this competition include:
a. Best Team
b. Second Best Team
c. Best Rapporteur
d. Best Script
e. Second Best Script
IMPORTANT DATES
| 23nd October 2024 | Last date of Registration |
| On or before 24th October 2024 | Confirmation Mail and Team Code Assignation |
| 9th November 2024 | Last date for submitting Softcopy |
| 12th November 2024 | Last date for submitting Hard copy |
| 14th November 2024 | Inauguration |
| 15th November 2024 | Preliminary Rounds |
| 20th November 2024 | Final Rounds and Valedictory Function |
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
FACULTY CONVENER
Dr. Rini M V
Assistant Professor
Government Law College
Thiruvananthapuram
FACULTY COORDINATORS
Dr. Moneyveena V R
Associate Professor
Government Law College
Thiruvananthapuram.
Smt.Deepthi Soman
Assistant Professor
Government Law College
Thiruvananthapuram
STUDENT COORDINATORS
ASHIFA A SAHEED – (Ph No. 8078770331)
ARUNIMA KAKKAT – (Ph No. 6282555907)
SIDHARTH M J – (Ph No. 7558835821)
JONATHAN PHILIP – (Ph No. 8281303802)
For any queries please feel free to reach out at adrglctvpm@gmail.com
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