5TH IILM MOOT COURT COMPETITION, 2026 | Organized by IILM University, Gurugram | Register by 31st January 2026

ABOUT THE ORGANISER / COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY

IILM University, Gurugram, established in 1993 under the aegis of the Ram Krishan & Sons Charitable Trust, has a legacy of over 30 years in higher education. Set up under the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2018, the University is known for its emphasis on academic excellence, inclusivity, interdisciplinary learning, and practical exposure. The IILM School of Law, established in 2018, offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in law and is recognised for its strong mooting culture, having successfully organised four previous editions of the IILM Moot Court Competition.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT / OPPORTUNITY

The 5th IILM Moot Court Competition, 2026 is a prestigious national-level annual moot court competition organised by the IILM School of Law, Gurugram. Scheduled to be held from 19th to 21st February 2026, the competition is themed “AI & IPR Laws: Evolving Principles for a Digital Age.”

The moot proposition revolves around contemporary legal issues such as accountability in AI-driven interactions, protection of children and vulnerable users online, personality and publicity rights in the digital domain, and cross-border enforcement of intellectual property rights. The competition aims to encourage participants to engage with constitutional responsibilities of the State while balancing innovation and fundamental rights.

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

  • Open exclusively to students enrolled in three-year or five-year LL.B. programmes during the current academic year at any recognised institution.

  • Each institution may send up to two teams.

  • Inter-institutional teams are not permitted.

  • Teams may consist of three members (two speakers and one researcher).

  • With prior approval, two-member teams (both speakers) may also participate.

MODE OF THE EVENT

Offline (Physical mode)

LOCATION & VENUE OF THE EVENT

IILM University, Sector 53, 1 Knowledge Centre, Gurugram, Haryana, India

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

Registration involves:

  1. Payment of the prescribed registration fee.

  2. Completion of the official Google Registration Form.

  3. Uploading proof of payment and a Letter of Authorisation from the institution.

Registration, rule book, proposition, memorial submission, and clarification links:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IYOBSgzipfT5Z_hfFKM2njNT0osx7vKf?usp=sharing

FEE DETAILS

  • Without Accommodation: ₹5,000

  • With Accommodation: ₹7,500
    (Early bird discounts up to 20% available)

PRIZES

  • Total Prize Pool: ₹5,50,000+

  • Winners: Cash Prize of ₹61,000 + Trophy + Medals + Certificate

  • Runners-Up: Cash Prize of ₹31,000 + Trophy + Medals + Certificate

  • Best Speaker: Cash Prize of ₹10,000 + Medal + Certificate

  • Best Memorial: Cash Prize of ₹10,000 + Certificate

  • Best Researcher: Cash Prize of ₹10,000 + Medal + Certificate

Additional perks include internships, SCC Online subscriptions, LawFoyer course access, and publication opportunities.

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

  • 31 January 2026: Last Date of Registration

  • 02 February 2026: Last Date for Seeking Clarifications

  • 10 February 2026: Last Date of Memorial Submission (Online)

  • 12 February 2026: Last Date for Mailing Travel Itinerary

  • 19 February 2026: Inauguration, Draw of Lots, Researcher’s Test & Offline Memorial Submission

  • 20 February 2026: Preliminary Rounds & Quarter Finals

  • 21 February 2026: Semi-Finals, Finals, Valedictory Ceremony & Prize Distribution

CONTACT INFORMATION

OFFICIAL LINK OF THE EVENT / BROCHURE / RULES & REGULATIONS

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IYOBSgzipfT5Z_hfFKM2njNT0osx7vKf?usp=sharing

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