The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) announces The NUALS Moot 2025, a national-level competition addressing critical questions at the intersection of international taxation and corporate law. The competition, guided by the maxim Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum—”Let justice be done though the heavens fall”—features an expertly crafted problem focusing on cross-border acquisitions and tax implications.
About the University
The NUALS Moot Court Society (MCS), recognized for organizing the prestigious NUALS International Maritime Law Arbitration Competition (NIMLAC), brings together practitioners and academicians specializing in international taxation and corporate law. The Society has distinguished itself through exceptional performances in international and national moot court competitions, and is renowned for its warm hospitality in hosting competitions. The problem is drafted by Mr. Aditya Venugopalan, Senior Associate at Veritae Legal, Cochin.
Competition Format
Preliminary Rounds: All registered teams shall participate the Online preliminary rounds via Google Meet. Advanced Rounds: Top eight teams compete in online Quarter Finals. The four winning teams shall advance to the Semi-Finals. Grand Finals: Offline round at NUALS campus, Kochi.
Important Dates
Final Registration Deadline: January 15, 2025Memorial Submission Deadline: January 20, 2025 Inauguration Ceremony & Orientation (Online): February 7, 2025. Preliminary Round, Quarter-Final & Semi-Final (Online): February 8–9, 2025 Grand Finals (Offline): February 23, 2025
Awards
Winner: ₹50,000 Runners-Up: ₹25,000 Best Memorial: ₹15,000 Best Speaker (Prelims): ₹5,000 Best Speaker (Finals): ₹5,000
Eligibility
Open to students enrolled in full-time 5-year law course. International teams may participate with permission of the Moot Court Society. Team composition: 2-5 members. Maximum 32 teams accepted (first-come, first-served) Maximum two teams per institution
Registration Process
Team Registration is final only after the payment of the registration fees and after entering the requisite team details, the slots are filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Final Registration
Complete by January 15, 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
Registration Form: [Click here to Register]
Registration Fee
INR 3,000 per team Additional INR 2,000 for Grand Finals qualifiers.
Downloads
Brochure: [Click here to view]Proposition: [Click here to view]Rulebook: [Click here to view]
Contact
Email: nualsmoot@nuals.ac.in.
Maheswar Surendran (Secretary): +91 8075910280 Alina Sujith (Joint Secretary): +91 7034012345 Sreeram Sajith (MCS Program Coordinator): +91 9188190846 Nazreen(Registration Committee Head): +91 8593928002
