VIII GD Goenka – CIArb (India) International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition 2026 at The School of Law, GD Goenka University, Gurugram
About GD Goenka University & School of Law
GD Goenka University, established in 2013, is a modern, multidisciplinary institution located in the GD Goenka Education City on the Sohna-Gurugram corridor. Recognised by the University Grants Commission and approved by relevant professional bodies, the University has been awarded an A+ grade by NAAC.
The School of Law at GD Goenka University combines an advanced academic curriculum with experiential legal training, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes covering a broad spectrum of legal fields including international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration. The School of Law was ranked as the “No. 1 Promising Law School in India” by the Competition Success Review (CSR) Law Schools Survey in 2025.
About the Competition
Now in its eighth edition, this flagship event of the GD Goenka School of Law continues its legacy of fostering excellence in advocacy and arbitration practice. The competition is designed to simulate authentic arbitral proceedings, providing participants with the opportunity to argue before seasoned arbitrators and practitioners. This year’s edition places a special focus on the evolving and increasingly crucial domain of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in international commercial arbitration.
By placing this critical theme at the heart of the competition, the organisers aim to equip students with the legal acumen and practical insights necessary to navigate the intersection of commercial interests and contemporary global sustainability practices.
Eligibility
Undergraduate or postgraduate students of law from any recognised institution are eligible to participate. Only one team will be allowed to participate from a single institution.
Mode of the Competition
Offline (GD Goenka University Campus, Sohna, Haryana)
Team Composition
Each team shall consist of three members – Two Speakers and One Researcher.
Registration Fee
INR 12,000 (125 USD) per team, which includes food and accommodation.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Important Dates
- Deadline for Clarifications: 15 August 2026
- Release of Clarifications: 20 August 2026
- Deadline for Registrations: 20 August 2026
- Memorial Submission Deadline: 10 September 2026
- Oral Rounds (Offline, On-Campus): 25-27 September 2026
Cash Prizes
- Winners: Rs. 1,20,000
- Runner-up: Rs. 90,000
- Best Memorials: Rs. 30,000
- Best Speaker: Rs. 30,000
- Best Researcher: Rs. 30,000
Contact
Student Convenors:
Phenil Banerjee (MCC Convenor) | +91 9953991783
Yashi Bhardwaj (MCC Convenor) | +91 7982134740
Shreya Dhillon (MCC Secretary) | +91 9811126006
Email: arbitrationmoot@gdgoenka.ac.in
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