In a momentous achievement for Indian legal education, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur has won the Nuremberg Moot Court Competition 2025, held in Germany. The victory cements DNLU’s status as a rising star in international legal advocacy and academic excellence.
The winning team comprised three outstanding law students — Ms. Rashmi Mishra, Mr. Ayush Misra, and Ms. Vagisha Mandloi — who showcased exceptional legal reasoning, research skills, and courtroom advocacy at one of the most prestigious moot court platforms in the world.
Global Recognition for DNLU Jabalpur
Competing against 147 teams from across the globe, DNLU Jabalpur stood out as one of only three Indian teams to qualify for the international rounds. Their triumph places India firmly on the global legal map and reaffirms the country’s growing influence in international law and human rights discourse.
The competition, hosted annually at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice — the historic venue of the post-World War II trials — brings together future legal minds to argue complex issues of international criminal law. Winning this moot is a high honour for any law school.
Strong Mentorship and Institutional Support
The success of the DNLU team was made possible through the expert mentorship of:
- Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Vice Chancellor
- Dr. Praveen Tripathi, Registrar
- Mr. Shashank Pathak, Faculty In-Charge, Moot Court Committee
- Dr. Sankalp Singh, Assistant Professor of Law
Their collective guidance and encouragement played a pivotal role in preparing the team for intense international competition.
A Proud Moment for Indian Legal Academia
This global win is a testament to the academic rigour, commitment, and talent nurtured at DNLU Jabalpur. It signals India’s growing reputation in international legal education and opens doors for more students to participate in high-level global platforms.
Speaking on the achievement, DNLU’s administration lauded the team’s dedication and highlighted the university’s continuous focus on promoting mooting culture, global exposure, and excellence in legal research.
About the Nuremberg Moot Court
The Nuremberg Moot Court is an annual international moot competition that challenges law students to argue hypothetical cases on contemporary issues in international criminal law. It honours the legacy of the original Nuremberg Trials and aims to inspire a new generation of human rights advocates and international legal scholars.
