All India 1st Mock Trial Competition 2026 by IILM University, Greater Noida
About the University
IILM was established in 1993 under the aegis of the Ram Krishan & Sons Charitable Trust. With more than 28 years of experience in training future entrepreneurs and managers, it has emerged as one of the distinguished universities in the Delhi NCR area.
IILM University, Greater Noida, has been established under the Uttar Pradesh Private University (Amendment) Act, 2022. It is located at Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida, and provides state-of-the-art facilities. The university also has campuses in New Delhi and Gurugram.
About the School of Law
IILM Law School aims to educate, train, and develop students by fostering an in-depth understanding of law and the legal profession.
The school emphasizes practical training and professional development. IILM Law School, Greater Noida, commenced its journey in 2022 with the B.A. LL.B. and LL.M. programs and subsequently introduced the B.B.A. LL.B. and LL.B. programs.
The school has developed expertise in areas including corporate law, alternative dispute resolution, legal writing, and intellectual property rights.
About the Competition
The All India 1st Mock Trial Competition 2026 is organized by the IILM Mock Trial Society, School of Law, IILM University, Greater Noida.
The competition is centered around the theme of male victimization, aiming to highlight the often-overlooked struggles faced by men in various legal and social contexts.
It seeks to facilitate practical learning by engaging students with real-world legal issues, encouraging critical analysis of gender-neutral laws, and exploring the challenges faced by male victims within the legal system and society.
Eligibility
Students pursuing either a 3-year or a 5-year LL.B. degree from any law school/college/university recognized by the Bar Council of India are eligible to participate.
- Team members must be bona fide students of the institution they are representing.
- No university/institution can send more than two teams.
- The official language of the competition shall be English.
Team Composition
Each team shall comprise five (5) members:
- Two Speakers
- One Researcher
- Two Witnesses
Each team shall bring its own two witnesses, who shall be cross-examined by the opposing team. A witness may or may not be a law student but must be a student of a recognised institution or university.
Competition Structure
The competition shall be conducted in hybrid mode.
- Researcher Test: October 15, 2026 – Online
- Preliminary Rounds: October 15, 2026 – Online
- Quarter-Final Round: October 16, 2026 – Online
- Semi-Final Round: November 3, 2026 – Offline
- Final Round: November 4, 2026 – Offline
uring the preliminary rounds, each team shall argue once for the prosecution and once for the defense.
There shall be no mandatory requirement for prior written submissions. However, teams may submit written submissions directly to the judges if they wish to do so.
Awards
| Award | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| Winning Team | Rs. 51,000/- |
| Runner-Up Team | Rs. 31,000/- |
| Best Counsel | Rs. 5,100/- |
| Best Witness | Rs. 5,100/- |
| Best Researcher | Rs. 5,100/- |
Registration Fees
- Early Bird Registration: Rs. 3,500/-
- Standard Registration: Rs. 4,000/-
Participants are required to fill out the Google Form and pay the applicable registration fee.
Participants must also mandatorily fill out the physical registration form attached to the competition brochure, get it signed and sealed by their university/institution, and upload the same with the Google Form.
How to Register?
Check the registration process at the end of the post!
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Proposition | August 19, 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration | September 5, 2026 |
| Last Date of Registration | September 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Seek Clarification | September 30, 2026 |
| Release of Clarifications | October 2, 2026 |
| Inaugural Ceremony | October 14, 2026 |
| Researcher Test & Preliminary Rounds | October 15, 2026 |
| Quarter-Final Rounds | October 16, 2026 |
| Semi-Final Rounds | November 3, 2026 |
| Final Round & Valedictory Ceremony | November 4, 2026 |
Clarifications
- Clarifications relating to the proposition may be sought at mocktrialsociety.gn@iilm.edu.
- Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: September 30, 2026
Contact Details
- Dr. Swati Bajaj Seth: +91 8860859625
- Mr. Harshit Mohan: +91 9891678133
- Yedik Purohit: +91 6375450702
- Khanak Jain: +91 8587009471
- Email: mocktrialsociety.gn@iilm.edu
