NLUO National Negotiation Competition 2026 | ADRB
About NLUO
National Law University Odisha, established in 2009 in Cuttack, has steadily grown into one of India’s leading national law universities, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes with a strong focus on academic rigour, practical exposure, and interdisciplinary learning.
About NLUO ADRB
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Board of National Law University Odisha (“the Board”) is a student-run body dedicated to promoting awareness and research in mediation and negotiation, while fostering a practical and collaborative approach to dispute resolution.
It conducts regular training sessions, workshops, and competitions, and has consistently trained students to represent the University in national and international ADR competitions with notable success, earning the Maadhyam PACT National ADR Board Award 2023 in recognition of its contributions.
Along with its flagship National Negotiation Competition, the Board also organises the annual Intra-University Mediation and Negotiation Competition (IUMNC), providing students with structured opportunities to develop skills in communication, problem-solving, and client-focused engagement.
About the Competition
The 3rd NLUO National Negotiation Competition is a flagship initiative designed to provide law students with a robust and engaging platform to develop practical negotiation skills. The first two editions of the NLUO National Negotiation Competition were organised in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE), which had brought together students from leading legal institutions and was guided by experienced practitioners in the field.
Eligibility
- The Competition is open to all students enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year law programme.
- Both institutional and cross-institutional teams are permitted.
- There is no restriction on the number of teams that may register from an institution.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Fee
- Registration Fee: INR 3000 per team for all participating teams.
- Additional Fee for On-Campus Rounds: INR 9000 per team for the twenty-four qualifying teams.
- The additional fee will cover accommodation and selected meals during the competition days.
Important dates
- Opening of Registrations: 27 January, 2026
- Last Date for Registration and Payment: 14 February, 2026
- Release of Negotiation Problem and Rulebook: 15 February, 2026
- Submission of Negotiation Plans: 1 March, 2026
- Announcement of Top 24 Teams: 15 March, 2026
- On Campus Rounds: 3 April to 5 April, 2026
Prizes
Participants stand to win internships with our Law Firm Partners and In-House Partner, cash prizes from a prize pool exceeding Rs. 40,000, along with additional exciting offers from Manupatra Academy.
Contact
Punyasloka Parija- 22ba073@nluo.ac.in | 7008321466]
Aditya Danturty- 22bba002@nluo.ac.in | 9619102946]
