IFIM Law School, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Karnataka Institute for Law and Parliamentary Reform (KILPAR), is organizing “Mukadama: The Pursuit of Justice” – the IFIM-KILPAR National Trial Advocacy Competition 2025, scheduled to be held from 10th to 12th October 2025.
About the Event
“Mukadama” – The Pursuit of Justice is IFIM-KILPAR’s Trial Advocacy Competition. It aims to simulate real courtroom settings to train students in litigation and advocacy, including trial preparation, courtroom etiquette, presentation, argumentation, and witness examination skills. Featuring a multi-stage format, the competition challenges participants across India with procedural and oral rounds, mirroring real legal proceedings.
About IFIM Law School
IFIM Law School, Bengaluru, established in 2015, is located in the Silicon Valley of India. Ranked 5th among the Top Leading Law Schools of Super Excellence by the GHRDC Law Schools Survey 2025, the school stands out for its innovative pedagogy, corporate mentorship, and research-focused curriculum. It emphasizes holistic legal education, practical exposure, and global collaborations, making it a transformative hub for budding legal professionals.
About KILPAR
Karnataka Institute for Law and Parliamentary Reform (KILPAR) is an autonomous institution under the Government of Karnataka’s Law Department. It promotes legal research, law reform, and legislative excellence. KILPAR undertakes impactful projects in legal literacy, legislative drafting, and training for legislators, advocates, and judicial officers, aiming to foster a transparent, informed, and just legal environment.
About the Committee
The Centre for Legal Advocacy (CLA) at IFIM Law School is a student-led body established in 2023. It focuses on experiential learning through Crime Scene Investigations, Trial Advocacy Competitions, and Courtroom Training Sessions. CLA seeks to bridge the gap between legal theory and practice and aims to cultivate confident and capable legal advocates.
Theme of the Competition
White Collar Crimes – The case problem revolves around corporate financial fraud involving tax evasion, money laundering, bribery, digital evidence tampering, and forgery. The matter engages multiple legal provisions under financial, criminal, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering laws.
Eligibility
Any student currently enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year law degree program from a recognized university or college in India is eligible to participate. Only One Team per College is allowed.
Venue for the Competition
The oral rounds of “Mukadama” shall be held at IFIM Law School, Electronic City, Bangalore, Karnataka, India from 10th October 2025 – 12th October 2025. Click here for the directions.
Important Dates
- Release of Case Files & Rule Book: 04th August 2025
- 13-09-2025 Last date for Registration: 13th September 2025
- 14-09-2025 Release of Team Codes: 14th September 2025
- Online Qualifying Round: 20th September (12 PM)
- Results of Online Qualifying Round: 21st September 2025
- Last Date for seeking Clarifications: 27th September 2025
- Release of Clarifications (if any): 29th September 2025
- Virtual Training Session: 05th October 2025
- 10-10-2025 Formal Registration, Inaugural Ceremony, Procedural Test & Draw of Lots: 10th October 2025
- Preliminary & Quarter-Final Rounds: 11th October 2025
- Semi-Final, Final Rounds & Valedictory Ceremony: 12th October 2025
Prizes & Awards
- Winners: Trophy & Cash Prize of Rs. 15,000
- Runners Up: Trophy & Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000
- Best Witness: Trophy & Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000
- Best Counsel: Trophy & Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000
Registration Fee
No registration fee. Participation in “Mukadama” is entirely free of cost.
Registration Process
- Registration Form: [Click here to Register]
- All registered teams must take the Online Qualifying Test (40 MCQs, 45 minutes).
- The top 24 teams qualify for Oral Rounds based on scores.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
- Mr. Shashank Rahul Chawathe (Convenor): +91 97630 80680
- Mr. Uzairulla Khan (Co-Convenor): +91 63631 24342
