CARCIL National Deal Negotiation Competition, CNLU
About CNLU
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) was established in the year 2006 with an altruistic aspiration of serving society by disseminating high-quality legal education and legal awareness. CNLU has garnered a pan-India reputation as a stellar institution for legal research and education.
CNLU strives to provide opportunities for students and research scholars to enhance their knowledge, practical nuances and research skills through conferences, capacity building series, guest lectures on contemporary issues revolving in collaboration with Central & State Statutory Bodies, Think Tanks and Research Centres, other National and State Educational Institutions, Law Firms, Trade Associations, among others. These academic and legal discourses on contemporary, relevant topics are one of the essential aspects of learning to attain proficiency in the legal field.
About CARCIL
The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws (CARCIL) is a Centre of Excellence to facilitate the highest standards of research in Corporate Law, Governance, Insolvency, and Allied Laws in India. The Centre aims to provide a platform to carry out research projects, organise academic workshops, lectures, and conferences, conduct faculty development programs etc., and work towards the advancement of Corporate and Insolvency Laws in India. CARCIL is committed to fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and innovative ideas.
About CCNDNC
The CNLU–CARCIL National Deal Negotiation Competition on FinTech Laws is a practice-oriented initiative aimed at equipping participants with essential negotiation and transactional skills within the rapidly evolving fintech landscape. The Competition is designed to simulate real-world commercial negotiations at the intersection of finance, technology, and law, enabling participants to engage with contemporary transactional challenges.
The Competition will be conducted in a three-stage format. In the first stage, teams will be required to submit a negotiation strategy or preliminary deal brief within the prescribed timeline. Teams are required to register with an initial fee. Based on evaluation, the top 24 teams will qualify for the second stage, which will consist of virtual negotiation rounds. The top 8 teams will advance to the final stage, to be held on campus, wher participants will engage in live negotiation rounds involving complex, real- world inspired fintech transactions.
Selected teams will be required to complete further registration for the advanced rounds. The offline rounds are scheduled for 05th September 2026. The Competition is designed to assess negotiation skills, commercial awareness, legal reasoning, and adaptability in dynamic transactional settings. Prizes will be awarded, along with other recognitions.
Schedule
- Commencement of Provisional Registrations & Release of Pre-invite 22.06.2026.
- Release of Problem Statement & Commencement of Final Registration 01.07.2026.
- Last date for Clarification 03.07.2026.
- Last date for Final Registration & Submission of Negotiation Plan 15.07.2026.
- Intimation to Top 24 selected teams 30.07.2026.
- Preliminary Negotiation Rounds (Virtual) 16.08.2026.
- Intimation to Top 8 selected teams and release of Ranklist 18.08.2026.
- CNLU-CARCIL National Deal Negotiation Competition, 2026 05.09.2026.
Team Structure
Each team of two members shall assume distinct, fixed roles mirroring key participants in an actual Deal Negotiation proceeding. Participants must strictly adhere to the responsibilities and limitations of their assigned role throughout all rounds.
Team Member 1 – Client & Team Member 2 – Counsel.
Structure of the Competition
- Negotiation Plan Submission
- Preliminary Rounds (Virtual)
- Quater Final 7 Final Round.
How to Register?
The team shall register for the competition through the provisional registration form before the registration deadline. Click on the link below or scan the QR Code for the provisional registration form- CARCIL National Deal Negotiation Competition given at the end of the post.
Registration Fees
At the time of Final Registration & Submission of negotiation Plan – Rs. 2000 per team. After qualifying into the Preliminary negotiation Round [Top 24], Rs. 3000 per team.
Eligibility
- Students pursuing a full-time 3-year or 5-year LL.B. from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India or a relevant statutory authority.
- Students enrolled in LL.M. programmes from recognised universities duly accredited by the UGC.
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate students in Finance, Management, Economics, or allied disciplines from recognised universities.
Fee Payment Details
Chanakya National Law University
Account number: 40831092400
IFSC Code: SBIN0015996. Branch name: MITHAPUR, PATNA.
