8th KIIT Mock Trial Competition, 2026 by KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar
About KIIT School of Law
KIIT School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, has established itself as a prominent institution for legal education, advocacy, and experiential learning. The school has consistently promoted practical legal education through various academic and advocacy initiatives and has developed a strong culture of trial advocacy since 2015.
Continuing this tradition, the Trial and Appellate Advocacy Society (TAAS) is proud to announce the 8th KIIT Mock Trial Competition, 2026, inviting law students from across India to participate in a rigorous and immersive trial advocacy experience.
About the Competition
The 8th KIIT Mock Trial Competition, 2026, organised by the Trial and Appellate Advocacy Society, KIIT School of Law, is a national-level trial advocacy competition designed to provide participants with practical exposure to courtroom proceedings and the skills required for effective trial advocacy.
The competition will test participants on procedural law, legal research, witness examination and cross-examination, evidentiary handling, case preparation, memorial drafting and persuasive oral advocacy.
Through a simulated courtroom environment, participants will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their ability to analyse complex legal issues, formulate case theories, examine witnesses and present compelling arguments before a panel of judges.
Competition Structure
The 8th KIIT Mock Trial Competition, 2026, will be conducted entirely in physical mode at KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar, from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 | Inauguration, Draw of Lots, and Researcher’s Test |
| 31 October 2026 | Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-Finals |
| 1 November 2026 | Semi-Finals, Finals, Valedictory Ceremony, and Prize Distribution |
The competition will accommodate 30 teams on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of two teams per institution.
Eligibility and Team Composition
The competition is open to students pursuing 3-Year LL.B. or 5-Year Integrated LL.B. programmes from BCI-approved institutions across India.
Each team shall consist of three members, comprising:
- 2 Speakers
- 1 Researcher
Note: Witnesses will be provided by the Organising Committee.
Prizes and Awards
The competition offers a total of Rs. 215,000+ in cash prizes, along with trophies and merit certificates.
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner | ₹1,00,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificates |
| 1st Runner-Up | ₹50,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificates |
| 2nd Runner-Up | ₹25,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificates |
| Best Researcher | ₹10,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificate |
| Best Advocate | ₹10,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificate |
| Best Memorial | ₹10,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificates |
| Best Witness | ₹10,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificate |
| Participation | Certificates for all participants |
Registration Fee
Rs. 6,000 per team
The registration fee includes food and accommodation for participating teams.
How to Register?
Check the registration process at the end of the post.
Provisional Registration
Institutions, their concerned societies/cells, or interested participants must send an email to klstaas@kls.ac.in to provisionally register and lock their slot.
Provisional registration will secure the slot subject to the completion of final registration within the prescribed deadline. Failure to complete the final registration within the deadline may result in cancellation of the provisional slot.
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Proposition | 7 September 2026 |
| Provisional Registration Deadline | 20 September 2026 |
| Final Registration Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Clarifications | 2 October 2026 |
| Release of Clarifications | 12 October 2026 |
| Memorial Submission Deadline | 24 October 2026 |
| Inauguration, Draw of Lots & Researcher’s Test | 30 October 2026 |
| Preliminary Rounds & Quarter-Finals | 31 October 2026 |
| Semi-Finals, Finals & Valedictory Ceremony | 1 November 2026 |
Contact Details
- Official Email: klstaas@kls.ac.in
- Mr. Amrit Singh, Student Convenor
- 6287007766
- Mr. Subhashish Kumar Sahu, Student Convenor
- 7008786052
- Ms. Anushka Misra, Registration Head
- 9433742181
