4th RGNUL Negotiation Competition 2025 | RGNUL Punjab

Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas is all set to organise the 4th edition of RGNUL Negotiation Competition, 2025 (4th NegComp) from 7th-9th February, 2025 in a virtual set-up.

About RGNUL

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in the State of Punjab with the key objective of evolving and imparting comprehensive legal education, including distance and continuing legal education at all levels, to achieve excellence.

About the Centre

The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) was established in RGNUL in 2018. From the beginning to its 6th year of operation, CADR has always aimed to promote students’ and researchers’ interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. The ultimate objective of the Centre is to strengthen the ADR process in the country by emerging as a platform for students to further their interests in the field. A strong team of teachers and students is working towards achieving this end.

About the Competition

The 4th NegComp will be held in online mode. There shall be multiple preliminary rounds followed by quarter-final rounds, semi-final rounds, and the final round. Universities interested in sending more than 1 team are requested to express their intention by reaching out to the undersigned. The allocation of the second slot is contingent on the availability of the total number of slots available with the Centre. It should be noted that the allocation of slots to any university will be a decision made solely by CADR-RGNUL, and shall be final and binding. The two-member Negotiating Team will comprise a client and a counsel who will mandatorily have to play both roles during preliminary rounds.

Eligibility

Any student enrolled in Undergraduate Law degree programme in any University recognised by the Bar Council of India as on 1st January 2024, is eligible to participate. Each participating team shall consist of a Negotiating Pair (i.e., a client and a counsel). The composition of the team will not be permitted to change once the same has been entered and submitted through the final registration form unless approved by the Organising Committee.

Registration Details

Universities/Colleges interested in sending their teams must complete the two-step process consisting of Provisional Registration and Final Registration. The provisional registration can be done by filling out the Google form on or before 11:59 p.m., 30th December 2024. The Organizing Committee will notify the selected universities through a confirmation mail for final registration. The Final Registration Form and Payment Link will be provided in the confirmation mail.

The Registration fee for the competition is INR 3000/- per team (exclusive of 18% GST). Please note that this fee is non-refundable. Final registration of the team is subject to the successful payment of the registration fee within the stipulated time.

Important Dates

• 30th December, 2024: Last Date for Provisional Registration
• 7th January, 2025: Release of General Information
• 10th January, 2025: Last Date for Final Registration and Payment
• 14th January, 2025: Last Date to submit Clarifications
• 15th January, 2025: Release of List of Selected Candidates
• 20th January, 2025: Release of Clarifications
• 30th January, 2025: Last Date to submit Negotiation Plan
• 7th-9th February, 2025: Dates of the Competition

Downloads

• Brochure: [Click here to view]
• Rulebook: [Click here to view]

Contact

Email: cadr@rgnul.ac.in.

• Namisha Choudhary: +91 600 699 8351
• Chamundeswari Pemmasani: +91 979 812 3567