Vision

To cultivate advocacy skills, legal acumen, and professional ethics among students by providing a platform that simulates real courtroom experiences, thereby preparing them for a successful career in the legal profession.

Mission

To promote the art of legal argumentation, drafting, and research through participation in national and international moot court competitions.
To encourage analytical thinking, legal writing, and oral presentation among students.
To bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and practical application of law.
To instill in students a sense of confidence, discipline, and ethical advocacy.
To represent the University in various prestigious moot court events and establish a culture of excellence in legal education.

Eligibility for Participation

Students enrolled in B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), and LL.B. (Hons.) programs under the School of Legal Studies, Swami Vivekananda University are eligible to participate in moot court activities.
Students must have cleared all previous semesters without any disciplinary record.
Each team must consist of three members — two speakers and one researcher.
Selection for participation in external moot court competitions shall be based on internal screening rounds conducted by the Moot Court Society or designated faculty panel.
Students who demonstrate strong research, drafting, and oral skills will be prioritized for representation.

Moot Court Committee

Composition of the Committee

The Moot Court Committee of the School of Legal Studies, Swami Vivekananda University, is constituted to ensure effective planning, coordination, and execution of all moot court-related academic and co-curricular activities.

Chairperson: Dr. Paresh Kumar Acharya, Dean, School of Legal Studies.
Convener: Ms. Lamiya Sultana, Programme Coordinator & Assistant Professor .
Faculty Members: All faculty members of the School of Legal Studies.

Role of the Committee

The Moot Court Committee is responsible for:

Overall coordination and supervision of moot court activities in the School.
Framing guidelines and timelines for moot court competitions and training sessions.
Ensuring smooth conduct of intra-university and inter-university moot court events.
Facilitating student mentoring under faculty guidance.
Coordinating with external institutions, law firms, and judicial bodies for competitions and training opportunities.
Monitoring selection and preparation of teams for external moot court participation.
Maintaining academic discipline, fairness, and transparency in evaluation processes.

Academic Support Structure

The Committee functions under the direct supervision of the Dean, School of Legal Studies, and is guided by faculty coordinators to ensure academic rigor and professional training standards. It also ensures continuous engagement of students through workshops, practice sessions, and simulation-based learning exercises.

Process of Conduction

Formation of Moot Court Society (MCS): The School of Legal Studies constitutes a Moot Court Society comprising faculty coordinators and student representatives to plan and manage all moot court activities.
Annual Internal Moot Competition: The School organizes an annual intra-university moot court competition to identify and train talented mooters for national participation.
Orientation and Training Sessions: Regular workshops, orientation programs, and guest lectures by judges, advocates, and academicians are conducted to enhance mooting skills.
Problem Drafting and Allotment: Moot propositions are drafted based on contemporary legal issues. Problems are circulated among registered participants well in advance to ensure adequate preparation time.
Memorial Submission: Teams must submit written memorials for both the petitioner/appellant and respondent sides before the stipulated deadline. Memorials are evaluated based on legal reasoning, formatting, and citations.
Preliminary and Final Rounds: Oral arguments are conducted before panels comprising faculty members, practicing advocates, or judges. Marks are awarded for articulation, research, presentation, and adherence to court etiquette.
Feedback and Mentorship: Detailed feedback sessions are conducted post-rounds to help participants improve their performance and understand the nuances of courtroom advocacy.
National Participation: The best-performing teams are nominated to represent the University in reputed national-level moot court competitions.