Virtual Mediation Advocacy Competition (VMAC) by SettleWiseNow
VMAC is a first-of-its-kind international competition focused exclusively on mediation advocacy as a core legal skill. While mediation has become increasingly central to dispute resolution in practice, the role of lawyers in mediation, including client counselling, strategic negotiation, and settlement design, is rarely taught or assessed in structured academic formats.
Eligibility:
- The competition is open to law students worldwide. Participation is permitted as follows:
- Teams may be national or international
- Students enrolled in 3-year LL.B., 5-year integrated LL.B., or LL.M. programmes are eligible
- Cross-university teams are permitted
- Mode:
- Online: Preliminary Rounds (3 July – 12 July)
- Offline: Knockout Rounds (7 – 9 Aug)- Hyderabad
- Awards: Prize Pool: ₹1,50,000+ in cash prizes across all winning positions.
- Registration: Click here to register
