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.), or LL.B programs under the School of Legal Studies, Swami Vivekananda University are eligible to participate.
- 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.
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.
